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Statistics/ 1 in 8 Europeans lives in an area at risk of extreme flooding

2024-05-16 10:05:01Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Statistics/ 1 in 8 Europeans lives in an area at risk of extreme flooding

One in eight Europeans lives in an area at risk of flooding, and critical infrastructure is also in vulnerable areas.

The new findings come from a European Environment Agency report on the impact of climate change on the entire water cycle, which also includes drought and forest fires.

In the past 40 years, violent storms have claimed more than 5,582 lives, and the risk remains high. According to the report, 11% of hospitals are also located in high-risk areas.

About 15% of industrial facilities in Europe may be located in flood plains. Infrastructure such as water treatment plants are located further downstream. And more than a third of them in Europe are located in flood plains.

Droughts and heat waves also threaten water quality by increasing the concentration of pollutants. These cumulative events present a problem of access to water for the population and affect the cooling systems of nuclear power plants and agriculture.

In 2022, we have seen a decline in corn and olive oil production, for example, especially in Southern Europe. Losses caused by drought in the agriculture, water supply and energy sectors are estimated at around 9 billion euros per year, the report explains.

The European Agency advises limiting development in areas at risk. She suggests solutions inspired by nature, such as planting trees or vegetated areas to retain rainwater, or reusing treated water.

It also suggests introducing more effective early warning systems.


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