The only explanation offered in the article is that we have better technology for detecting these events now. It's irresponsible to link it to climate change, even though the link is superficially plausible.
> “Environmental extremes are living measurements of what nature is capable of, as well as scientific progress in being able to make such assessments”, he added.
> “It is likely that even greater extremes still exist, and that we will be able to observe them as lightning detection technology improves.”
> “Environmental extremes are living measurements of what nature is capable of, as well as scientific progress in being able to make such assessments”, he added.
> “It is likely that even greater extremes still exist, and that we will be able to observe them as lightning detection technology improves.”