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Midwest is overwhelmed by rainfall caused by rising temps (which will only get worse)

Severe storms in the Midwest have cause widespread flooding. Climate experts say extreme rainfall has already gotten worse in the region and will keep intensifying.

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Lauren Sommer covers climate change for NPR's Climate Desk.

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