A study shows that a water level rise of more than a meter could threaten Venice and its region in the coming decades.
Flooding in Venice has been a growing problem in recent years, with the highest flooding in fifty years inundating a large part of the lake of a UNESCO World Heritage city in November 2019.
According to a report presented this week in the scientific journal Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, a collaboration between the Universities of Venice and Lecce and the Italian Institute for Marine Research, climate change could rise by up to 120 centimeters by the year 2100 if that happens. Does not slow down significantly. In extreme cases, the growth can reach 170 cm.
Scientists warn that sea-level rise must urgently be taken into account in urban planning for Venice.
The Italian government has invested billions of euros in building a flood defense system, but it is controversial. MOSE was successfully activated for the first time last year.
Scientists predict that the dam system will remain closed for most of the year from 2075 to protect Venice from water. However, this can do more harm than good, as the delicate ecosystem of lakes can be damaged through long-term use of dams, which could have an impact on the economy. (MTI)
