On August 14, 2021, Greenland experienced a heavy rain event that dumped 7 billion tons of water, the heaviest since records began in 1950. Temperatures rose above freezing on the summit of Greenland, fueling the rain event. The National Snow and Ice Data Center tweeted about the event, which has raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the Arctic region.

National Snow and Ice Data Center tweeted:

On August 14, 2021, temperatures rose above freezing on the summit of Greenland, fueling a rain event that dumped 7 billion tons of water—the heaviest since records began in 1950. pic.twitter.com/EyTDhS80f5

— National Snow and Ice Data Center (@NSIDC) August 18, 2021