Which Cities Will Suffer Most from Global Warming in Order?

This article is written with the assistance of AI.

1.????????????Dhaka, Bangladesh:?Bangladesh is located on a delta, making it exceptionally vulnerable to sea-level rise. The IPCC's 5th Assessment Report noted that a 1.5°C increase in global temperatures could lead to a sea-level rise between 0.26 and 0.77 meters by 2100, putting a large part of the country, including Dhaka, at risk of flooding. It's estimated that by 2050, over 13.3 million people in Bangladesh could be displaced due to rising sea levels.?

2.?????????????Jakarta, Indonesia:?Jakarta is sinking at one of the fastest rates in the world. The northern part of the city has sunk 2.5 meters in 10 years and continues to sink an average of 1 to 15 cm a year. Due to this, approximately 40% of the city now lies below sea level. Combined with sea-level rise due to climate change, a significant part of the city could be underwater by 2050.

3.????????????Venice, Italy:?Venice is already facing the challenges of subsidence and rising sea levels. An IPCC report suggested that with a moderate emissions scenario, Venice could see sea levels rise by up to 80 cm (31 inches) by 2100. This would severely exacerbate flooding, which already happens frequently in the city.

4.?????????????Beijing, China:?Beijing is facing an acute water shortage. As of 2014, Beijing was extracting underground water at an unsustainable rate to meet its water needs, leading to land subsidence. The city's per capita water availability is just 100 cubic meters, far below the UN's warning line of 1,000 cubic meters. Climate change will likely exacerbate this problem, displacing people due to water scarcity.

5.?????????????Cape Town, South Africa:?Cape Town recently faced a "Day Zero" water crisis when reservoirs almost ran dry. The city relies on six major reservoirs for water, and climate models predict that the region will get drier, exacerbating water security issues. By 2035, it's estimated that the Western Cape will see a 10% decrease in rainfall, significantly impacting the city's water supply.

6. Miami, Florida: is one of the U.S. cities most vulnerable to sea-level rise due to climate change. According to data from Climate Central, by 2100, the sea level around Miami is expected to rise between 10 to 30 feet if aggressive measures aren't taken to curb global greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, according to a 2019 report from the Union of Concerned Scientists, roughly 300,000 homes in Florida, valued at $145 billion, are at risk of chronic flooding within the next 30 years.

Moreover, rising sea levels aren't Miami's only concern. The increased temperature and humidity expected due to climate change could make it feel as hot as 105°F for a third of the year in Miami by 2050, compared to just a quarter of the year in 2000. This increase in extreme heat can lead to more heat-related illnesses and deaths.