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Find out why deadly flash floods are on the rise and how we can protect ourselves from them.
Recent deadly flash floods have wreaked havoc in the US and beyond. Explore why dangerous floods are on the rise and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike.
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Superfloods: Preview
Preview: Season 52 Episode 18 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Recent deadly flash floods have wreaked havoc in the US and beyond. Explore why dangerous floods are on the rise and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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- [Reporter] Across the globe, devastating flash floods are becoming more common.
- We're seeing extreme rainfall events, which I fear is a harbinger of things to come.
- [Reporter] What's causing this rise and what can we do to prevent disaster?
- When we have a good flood forecasting and warning system, lives are saved.
- [Reporter] "Super Floods," on Nova.
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