Arabia's rainfall was five times more extreme 400 years ago - Simulations show complex rainfall patterns over tropical mountains with dual peaks - Flood risk on the rise: Climate change models point to more persistent heavy rainfall - Global convection-permitting model accurately predicts plum rain event - The 'DANA' weather system behind Spain's extreme rainfall - Death risk found to rise due to adverse effects on health in wake of extreme rainfall events - Mumbai surpasses monthly rainfall average of 359.6mm in just 5 days, total seasonal rainfall exceeds 3,000mm - Travel chaos continues for road and rail commuters after extreme rainfall - Cars submerged in water as some areas see more than a month's rainfall - Historic rainfall inflicts chaotic floods across four continents