Impending Threat: Yearly 100-Year Floods Forecasted

A new study warns that most coastal regions could face 100-year floods annually by the end of the century, even if CO2 emissions peak by 2040. Rising sea levels due to climate change are causing these severe flooding events to become more frequent. The study found that under a moderate scenario where emissions peak by 2040, most coastal communities will encounter 100-year floods annually by the end of the century. Additionally, regions worldwide could experience 100-year floods every nine to fifteen years on average by 2050. The study highlights the need for proactive land planning, urban development, and coastal protective measures to mitigate the increasing flood risks.