Increasing Risk of Floods and Cyclones Due to Climate Change

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Increasing Risk of Floods and Cyclones Due to Climate Change

Md Shafi Ullah

Published : Wednesday, 9 April, 2025 at 7:25 AM, Count : 312

Increasing Risk of Floods and Cyclones Due to Climate Change

Climate change is significantly increasing the risk of floods and cyclones around the world, and countries like Bangladesh are especially vulnerable. In 2025, the impact of global warming is more visible than ever, with rising sea levels, higher temperatures, and erratic weather patterns contributing to more frequent and severe natural disasters.

One of the main reasons for the increasing risk of floods is the rising global temperature, which leads to the melting of glaciers and polar ice caps. This contributes to sea-level rise, causing coastal areas to experience more frequent tidal flooding. In addition, heavy rainfall events have become more intense and unpredictable, resulting in river overflows, flash floods, and waterlogging in both urban and rural areas.

Bangladesh, being a low-lying deltaic country, faces devastating floods almost every year. In 2025, extreme rainfall and upstream river flows from the Himalayas have caused severe flooding in the northern and central regions of the country, displacing thousands and damaging crops, homes, and infrastructure.

Similarly, climate change has led to an increase in the intensity and frequency of cyclones. Warmer ocean temperatures provide more energy for cyclones, making them stronger and more destructive. In recent years, the Bay of Bengal has seen more super cyclones, which bring not only strong winds but also storm surges and heavy rainfall, exacerbating coastal flooding.

The increasing risk of floods and cyclones poses serious challenges for disaster management, public health, and economic stability. Vulnerable communities in coastal and flood-prone areas face repeated losses, making recovery difficult.

To mitigate these risks, experts emphasize the need for stronger climate adaptation measures, improved early warning systems, and resilient infrastructure. Without urgent action, the human and economic costs of these climate-induced disasters will continue to escalate in the coming years.

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