Floods are going to get worse: we need to start preparing for them now

For many, 2021 was the year of the flood. From Canada to India, and across western Europe and Australia, this year’s deluges have led to hundreds of deaths, enormous financial costs and immeasurable suffering.

Research by myself and others on flood risk around the world shows how changing our perspective on floods can help us avoid disasters. No matter how…

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