We’ve all heard the warnings about rising sea levels. And these days, reports of intense storms and devastating floods seem to appear with increasing regularity. As a result, some of the world's most famous coastal cities are already feeling the pressure.
In many low-lying urban areas, the threat is no longer just a future projection. Flood defenses, relocation plans, and stronger infrastructure are becoming increasingly important as the climate crisis accelerates.
The risks vary by city, but the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. From Venice to Bangkok and New Orleans, click through to see which cities could face serious risks by 2030.