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Smarter flood planning could protect millions as cities face rising climate risk

Extreme urban flooding is a growing challenge under climate change, threatening residents, infrastructure and urban systems. However, traditional emergency planning often relies on static population data and fixed facilities, failing to capture how people move during disasters.

Smarter flood planning could protect millions as cities face rising climate risk
Image: Phys.org
Extreme urban flooding is a growing challenge under climate change, threatening residents, infrastructure and urban systems. However, traditional emergency planning often relies on static population data and fixed facilities, failing to capture how people move during disasters.

Originally published at Phys.org

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