Study Finds: Built-Up Cities Receive More Rain Than Rural Outskirts

A recent study has shown that densely built urban areas are significantly more prone to precipitation compared to their rural counterparts. This phenomenon, known as "urban heat island effect," has uncovered the mechanism wherein concrete and asphalt surfaces absorb and subsequently release heat, contributing to the formation of clouds and increasing rainfall amounts. This finding could have a significant impact on city planning and water resource management, particularly amid global climate change.

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