"The Devastating Impact of Rising Waters on an Island Community"

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Nyangai Island in Sierra Leone is disappearing due to rising sea levels and coastal erosion, leaving its inhabitants vulnerable and displaced. With a lack of proper defenses and limited resources, the islanders are unable to protect their homes and livelihoods. The island's chief has appealed for government assistance, but Nyangai is not a priority. The island's population has dwindled, and those who remain face increasing hardships, including flooding, lack of clean water, and limited sanitation. The future of Nyangai is uncertain, and the islanders have resigned themselves to the fate of their home being in the hands of a higher power.
Topics:world#climate-change#coastal-erosion#environment#sea-level-rise#sierra-leone#vulnerable-communities
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