The study revealed that climate change will have a dramatic impact on where malaria is prevalent, with current outbreaks improving but affecting new areas. Hotter and drier temperatures will reduce mosquito breeding sites in Africa, while areas that are currently unaffected will become susceptible, such as southern Europe.

The researchers studied the impact of rainfall and water flows that caused flooding and led to the creation of surface water suitable for mosquito breeding. (Nicky Harley, more at thenationalnews.com)