It seems like headlines about floods from around the world are becoming more frequent, and well, it’s not just your imagination.
Compared to decades ago, flood risks are indeed on the rise today, more than ever before.
Is there some common factor that is causing this increased number of floods across the world?
Our planet is heating up each year, glaciers are melting at an alarming rate due to global warming, and shifting weather patterns are adding to the cause of extreme rainfall becoming more intense. It’s like Mother Nature cranked up the faucet and misplaced the knob for good!
Meanwhile, as cities expand and concrete covers more ground, natural drainage systems are disrupted. This results in increased surface runoff during heavy rains, with no way to conserve it and sweep it into our groundwater. It’s like trying to fit an ocean into a puddle—it just doesn’t work like that!
It is also essential to consider the unpredictable side of nature, which can trigger flooding from intense storms to sudden snowmelt, and we must take this into account when developing new flood control systems.
What can be done to address this flood risk?
The first step is to raise awareness so that, by understanding these factors, we can devise smarter environmental policies, build more adaptable infrastructure, and do better community planning.
Although it’s a fact that we cannot entirely prevent floods, we can undoubtedly take measures to reduce their impact and safeguard ourselves and our communities.
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