Weatherwatch: Bangladesh among most at risk from rising sea levels
Low-lying country is prone to tropical cyclones and heavy rainfall that often bring flooding
Of all the countries at risk from the consequences of the climate emergency, the largest and most populous is Bangladesh. Home to more than 160 million people in an area barely larger than England, the country’s average altitude is less than 10m above sea level, making it very vulnerable to sea level rises.
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