Millions more people vulnerable to flooding in next decade, study shows

Populations in flood-prone regions is increasing, with 57 countries especially susceptibleFrom Germany to New York City, this summer has demonstrated the destructive force of floods. Now, a new study shows that many more people will live in flood-prone areas in the coming decade and reveals the population in areas likely to flood is increasing at a greater rate than other places.The study, which was published in the journal Nature today, used daily satellite observations of floods during 913 large flood events between 2000 and 2018. Continue reading...