The monsoon relies on the buildup of summer heat and shifting wind direction, which helps funnel moisture from distant bodies of water to areas where rain issparse.
Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of heat waves to climate change, warning that such extreme weather will be increasingly common across Europe'ssouthern region.
Intense thunderstorms are continuing to impact Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after torrential rains brought significant flash flooding to the Atlanta area.