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weather1 year ago

"San Diego Braces for Severe Storm: Evacuation Warnings and Preparations Underway"

The city of San Diego has issued an evacuation warning for flood-prone neighborhoods, including Southcrest, Mountain View, Encanto, San Ysidro, Sorrento Valley, and Mission Valley, as another winter storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall. Residents are urged to take precautions, with a flood watch in effect from Monday to Wednesday. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in eight Southern California counties, including San Diego County. Residents are advised to stay home, prepare for flooding, and follow official instructions and emergency information.

via ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV|
#evacuation-warning#flood-prone-areas#national-weather-service
climate-change2 years ago

Migration Patterns Shift as Flood Risks Escalate

A new study published in the journal Nature reveals that humans now occupy more than twice as much land in flood-prone areas compared to four decades ago, highlighting the rapid development along coasts and floodplains that has increased the need for disaster preparedness worldwide. China and Vietnam account for over half of the recent expansion into flood-prone areas, while other middle-income countries such as Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and Thailand have also built extensively in high-risk zones. The study emphasizes the importance of avoiding flood zones for human settlements, but instead, many countries are rapidly increasing their exposure to flood hazards. Climate change amplifies flood threats globally, but increased building in unsafe areas is a significant driver of flood exposure. The reasons for construction in flood-prone areas vary, including the occupation of safer land, government revenue, and personal preferences. The study calls for monitoring flood-prone development in real-time to inform government policies and reduce people's vulnerability to flood risks.

via The New York Times|
#climate-change#disaster-preparedness#flood-prone-areas
climate-change2 years ago

"Risky Business: The Trend of Building New Cities in Flood-Prone Areas"

The amount of building in flood-prone areas is rapidly increasing as the world urbanizes, raising concerns about vulnerability to disasters amidst the escalating climate crisis. Between 1985 and 2015, settlements with the highest flood hazard exposure increased by 122%. Urbanization occurred more rapidly in high-hazard flood zones than in low-risk areas. In 2015, over 11% of built-up areas globally faced high or very high flood risk. Coastal flooding vulnerability is increasing at the fastest pace. Flood risks are substantial across all regions and income groups, with exposure highest in East Asia and the Pacific. Scarcity of safer land, economic opportunities, lack of flood data, poor urban planning, and weak regulation contribute to building in flood-prone areas. The report recommends investment in disaster preparedness, early warning systems, evacuation plans, and revising land use plans and building codes.

via CNN|
#climate-change#climate-crisis#disaster-preparedness