Floods pose severe risks, resulting in thousands of deaths annually and displacing millions globally. In 2024 alone, flooding displaced over 19 million people, a staggering figure equivalent to the entire populations of countries like Somalia. The consequences of flooding extend beyond immediate dangers, as aftermaths include crop failures and disease outbreaks. Vulnerability is heightened for those living in flood-prone areas, where population growth is concentrated. Climate change, driven by fossil fuel emissions, exacerbates flooding risks by increasing extreme rainfall globally, affecting diverse regions from Europe to Australia.
Floods kill thousands of people each year, with the aftermath often deadlier than the deluge itself, as crops die and disease spreads.
In 2024, fast-flowing waters displaced more than 19 million people globally, comparable to displacing every person in Somalia, Florida, or the Netherlands.
People living in flood plains and coastal areas are particularly vulnerable, as these regions see a significant rise in global population growth.
The burning of fossil fuels has heated the planet, increasing the risk of extreme rains and floods globally, impacting areas from Europe to Australia.
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