The Year of Floods: A Warning of Ongoing Climate Crisis
In 2024, extreme flooding has affected many countries in Central Europe, the Caucusus, Central Asia, and Afghanistan, as reported by RFE/RL. The environmental and human impact of these floods have been significant, prompting questions about the causes behind the increased frequency of such events.
To shed light on this issue, Ayesha Tandon, a science journalist at the U.K.-based website Carbon Brief, was interviewed. Tandon discussed the factors contributing to the rise in flooding incidents, highlighting the role of climate change and human activities in exacerbating the situation.
As climate change continues to affect weather patterns and precipitation levels, the risk of flooding is expected to increase in many regions around the world. Understanding the root causes of these events is crucial for implementing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies to protect communities and ecosystems from the devastating consequences of extreme flooding.
