With the global warming-induced sea level rise, the frequency of flooding has increased, putting much larger populations at risk. A recent study has predicted that millions of people will suffer from flood incidents more often than not in the next decade. The study analyzed satellite
Whether you believe it or not, climate change is here and it is burning our planet to ashes. It comes as no surprise as over 14,000 scientists declare a worldwide climate emergency, calling for urgent climate action and warning that several tipping points are now
China experiences severe floods every year, causing death and destruction. However, over the years, the impact of flooding has exacerbated with climate change and rapid urban expansion. Heavy torrential rains in the past couple of days have caused deadly floods in China. A video of
The world experiences damaging flooding every year during the monsoon season. This year too, at least 190 people have died, while hundreds more remain missing after catastrophic flooding hit a large part of Western Europe. Tens of thousands of people are unable to return to
High-tide flooding is a phenomenon quite often experienced by the inhabitants of many cities on the US Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Also known as nuisance floods or sunny day floods, high-tide floods are likely to increase in the US by mid-2030s, partially due to a
It is no news that changing climatic patterns have been affecting every nook and cranny on the planet. Ice caps are melting, wildfires are devouring forests and natural wonders are being threatened by this phenomenon. Rising sea levels and more dramatic weather events amid climate
With the arrival of the monsoon each year, heavy rains cause flash flooding in several Indian states. The recent heavy rains have caused floods in multiple states forcing people to seek refuge elsewhere. After recent heavy rains in states including Bihar, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Odisha,
The melting of Himalayan glaciers has escalated worryingly since the beginning of the 21st century, mostly due to the rising global temperatures. Demonstrating the effects of this natural phenomenon, a portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on
Every year, floods upon the arrival of monsoon season, displace and kill many people and animals in the Indian state of Assam. However, this year Assam is fighting two disasters at once – floods and coronavirus. Most of the rivers in the state are in
The rapidly changing climate has created chaos and many regions throughout the world are witnessing harsh weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls, droughts, floods, and forest fires are the major calamities that have left the world rattled over the past few years. The loss of life and