Cities at Risk: 9 Metropolises That Could Be Underwater by 2030

💧The city of Savannah, USA, is at risk of being swallowed up by the sea due to hurricanes and flash floods.

🌊Georgetown, Guyana, relies on a sea wall for protection from storms, but may need to strengthen it to avoid massive damage.

🌍Bangkok, Thailand, is one of the cities worst affected by global warming and faces the threat of flooding due to its low-lying location.

☔️Kolkata, India, is vulnerable to flooding during monsoon season and may face challenges as rainwater has less land to run off into.

🌴Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is at risk in its eastern districts and may be increasingly threatened along the Mekong Delta.

What causes cities to be at risk of being underwater?

—Rising sea levels due to climate change, as well as the sinking of some cities, put them at risk of being submerged.

Which city is predicted to be the most affected by global warming?

—Bangkok, Thailand, is predicted to be the city that will be worst hit by global warming in the short term.

What challenges does Kolkata, India, face during monsoon season?

—Kolkata may struggle during monsoon season as rainwater has less land to run off into, increasing the risk of flooding.

Which city in Vietnam is particularly at risk?

—Ho Chi Minh City, especially its eastern districts and the Mekong Delta, faces increasing threats due to rising sea levels.

How is Amsterdam in the Netherlands affected by rising sea levels?

—Amsterdam and other cities in the Netherlands are low-lying and rely on flood defenses to protect them from the North Sea.

00:00Introduction to the topic of cities at risk of being underwater.

00:23Savannah, USA, faces the risk of being swallowed up by the sea due to hurricanes and flash floods.

01:57Georgetown, Guyana, relies on a sea wall for protection and may need to strengthen it to avoid damage.

02:56Bangkok, Thailand, is predicted to be the city worst hit by global warming in the short term.

03:53Kolkata, India, faces challenges during monsoon season as rainwater has less land to run off into, increasing flooding risk.

04:36Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, particularly its eastern districts and the Mekong Delta, faces increasing threats from rising sea levels.

05:23Venice, Italy, experiences high tides that submerge the city, and it is sinking at a rate of 2 millimeters per year.

06:07New Orleans, USA, is protected by levees but remains vulnerable to rising sea levels and flooding.

06:29Basra, Iraq, is vulnerable to a rise in sea levels and faces increased threats due to waterborne diseases and flooding.

06:36Amsterdam, the Netherlands, relies on a system of dikes and flood defenses to protect it from the North Sea.