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Bangladesh Faces Crisis as Climate Change Fuels Storm Surges

4/12/2025

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Bangladesh is grappling with a growing storm surge crisis fueled by climate change, as tropical cyclones intensify and multiply. Research warns that extreme storm tides could surge tenfold in high-emission scenarios, endangering millions. This alarming reality underscores the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and robust flood defense strategies to safeguard vulnerable communities.

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Bangladesh is grappling with a growing storm surge crisis fueled by climate change, as tropical cyclones intensify and multiply. Research warns that extreme storm tides could surge tenfold in high-emission scenarios, endangering millions. This alarming reality underscores the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and robust flood defense strategies to safeguard vulnerable communities.