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Deforestation Dramatically Increases Flood Risk, Study Reveals
10/7/2025
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- Deforestation substantially raises flood risk, per researchers led by Professor Ashish Sharma.
- The study attributes flood reduction to forest canopies absorbing rainfall and dispersing water.
- Loss of canopy and leaf litter accelerates soil saturation, increasing flood risk for nearby communities.
- Findings from areas affected by forest fires show deforestation has a greater impact, prompting calls for downstream habitat planning worldwide.
