Parts of New York City Can Suffer More From Local Flood Risks Due to Sea Level Rise, New Report Warns

Sea level rise can increase the risk of flood concerns in the New York City (NYC) metropolitan area, reports warned.

NYC is no stranger to extreme weather events, from flash flood risks to heavy rainfall and flooding. However, the warming oceans and ice melting can pose a significant threat to NYC's coastal and metropolitan areas.

Parts of New York City and Local Flood Risks

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New York. The recent report showed that portions of the New York City (NYC) metropolitan area could suffer from increased local flood risk due to concerns about sea level rise

The city is one of the most popular states in the US. Reports showed more than 8 million people are living in the NYC. It is a place for many wildlife, including white-tailed deer.

The findings were published in the Science Advances journal.

Using advanced technology and satellite tools, researchers analyzed NYC's possibly sinking and rising areas.

The latest study raised concerns about the impacts of sea-level rise on coastal hazards. Hurricanes or storms can likely exacerbate due to the global problem of sea level rise.

In 2012, the devastating and Superstorm Sandy worsened the aftermath due to the rise in the sea level, leaving an additional $8.1 billion in damages. In NYC, residents can suffer from the event's consequences without immediate mitigation and resiliency efforts.

In addition, researchers from Rutgers University in New Jersey and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory looked into the subsidence and threats in the NYC Metropolitan area using interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR).

The study found the NYC metropolitan area managed to subside by 1.6 millimeters every year. The Arthur Ashe Stadium showed to sink at a rate of .6 millimeters yearly.

The researchers also identified the subsidence of the following areas:

Southern Portion of Governor Island
Areas near Brooklyn's Coney Island
Route 440
Interstate 77 in New Jersey

The increasing concerns about subsidence in parts of New York City's metropolitan areas can cause potential impacts on communities, especially during extreme weather events.

The problems of sea level rise can continue in the future, the report warned.

Also Read: Global Impact of Extreme Weather Events: Climate Change Can Intensify Frequent Hurricanes, Drought, Wildfires

Resiliency efforts in NYC

Communities and local governments should adapt to the possible threats of sea level rise in the metropolitan areas in NYC. The assessment of building projects or plans can help improve infrastructures.

The government of NYC developed the resiliency and comprehensive plan known as OneNYC. The initiative can improve the stormwater management and climate change adaptation of communities in the city.

Experts were also studying ways to protect New Jersey and NYC from sea level rise and the impacts of extreme weather events.

Meanwhile, the mitigation efforts and early detection of extreme weather are vital to communities, especially in flood-prone areas in the Big Apple.

Furthermore, homeowners should remain alert to the latest weather forecasts and flooding concerns in the area. Although the fall weather begins, heavy rain or hurricanes can still emerge.