A heartfelt flood story…

People in nations like Vietnam, Pakistan, and Nigeria are at risk from flooding. Floods are a natural occurrence and a common effect of storms, but the damage they cause is increasing due to catastrophic climate change caused by humans. Warmer temperatures cause more moisture to condense in the atmosphere, where it is then released as rain or snow to our beloved planet, resulting in flooding.

The Guardian wrote, ‘As the world heats further, the sort of floods seen this year from Australia to Nigeria will probably become more common. “We have waged war on nature, and nature is striking back, and striking back in a devastating way,” Guterres lamented after visiting Pakistan in September.’

The worst flood in a decade have engulfed Nigeria, affecting 18 states and killing over 600 people, while over a million have been internally displaced. In 2012, similar floods occurred across the country as a result of excess water released from the Lagdo Dam in northern Cameroon, killing over 300 people and displaced millions. One of my articles stated that the 2012 Lagdo Dam sourced flooding polluted the River Benue and farmland along its path (https://lnkd.in/dghY-V_R), posing risks to exposed population.

Other places, including Australia, Southeast Asia, and Venezuela, have seen an impact on the environment, health, existence, and business. While I am grateful to the individuals, organizations, and government agencies that have stepped forward to help, my prime concern is gaining a thorough understanding of the root causes and how future occurrences can be avoided.

I send my sympathies to the families of the deceased, as well as my best wishes to the displaced. The moment to take action is now!

#floods2022 #climatechange