Heavy rain to become more frequent with climate change, experts say: ‘We’re heading into a new normal’

These once-in-100-years severe climate events are now likely to occur once every 37 years, data show.

Four days last week were recorded as the hottest days on Earth in modern history, with the global average temperature reaching 17.23 degrees Celsius, or 63.01 degrees Fahrenheit.

Then came the rain. Storms pummeled New England and millions were placed under flood watches through Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. The torrential rain has been compared to the likes of Hurricane Irene, with residents being evacuated from homes and vehicles. One fatality has been reported in New York.

Read more on The Boston Globe.