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Projection of average rainfall intensity for Hong Kong
Projection of average rainfall intensity for Hong Kong |
Under the intermediate (SSP2-4.5) and very high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions scenarios, the annual average rainfall intensity (i.e. annual rainfall divided by the number of rain days) is expected to increase throughout this century. Average rainfall intensity in Hong Kong during 1995-2014 is 23.8mm/day.
Projected annual average rainfall intensity in Hong Kong under the intermediate (SSP2-4.5) and very high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions scenarios.
