The Asia-Pacific Typhoon Collaborative Research Center (AP-TCRC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Xin Huang has been recognized with the prestigious "Top Cited Article" recognition for her research on the impact of Typhoon In-fa.

The paper, titled "Record-breaking rainfall accumulations in eastern China produced by Typhoon In-fa (2021)," was published in Atmospheric Science Letters and has been recognized as one of the most influential publications in the field during 2023. This recognition highlights the significant impact of Dr. Huang's work on our understanding of extreme precipitation events associated with tropical cyclones in the Western North Pacific region.

Dr. Huang's research, conducted in collaboration with corresponding author Johnny C.L. Chan, co-authors Ruifen Zhan, Zifeng Yu, and Rijin Wan, provides an in-depth analysis of the unprecedented rainfall caused by Typhoon In-fa in July 2021. The study revealed that In-fa not only produced record-breaking rainfall at individual weather stations but also generated unprecedented rainfall amounts across eastern China as a whole.

Dr. Huang's research provides critical insights into extreme rainfall events in eastern China, offering essential evidence for policymakers and disaster management agencies working to protect vulnerable coastal populations. As climate change continues to influence tropical cyclone behavior, these findings underscore the urgent need for enhanced disaster risk management strategies, improved infrastructure, and more effective early warning systems throughout the densely populated coastal regions of eastern China and similar areas across Asia.