Projection of annual number of extreme rainfall days for Hong Kong

Under the intermediate (SSP2-4.5) and very high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions scenarios, the annual number of extreme rainfall days* (daily rainfall ≥ 100 mm) is expected to increase throughout this century. Average annual number of extreme rainfall days in Hong Kong during 1995-2014 is 4.3.

Projected annual number of extreme rainfall days in Hong Kong under the intermediate (SSP2-4.5) and very high (SSP5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions scenarios.

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* References:
Lee, T. C. at el., 2011. Projections of extreme rainfall in Hong Kong in the 21st century
Chan, H. S. at el., 2016. Extreme Rainfall Projection for Hong Kong in the 21st Century using CMIP5 Models