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Living in South Florida comes with an unspoken agreement – the risk of flooding and costly home repairs due to hurricanes. However, the recent heavy rains on June 12 in Miami-Dade and Broward counties caught many off guard.
The flooding was severe, leading to the closure of part of Interstate 95 in Broward and impassable roads in Hollywood and Miami Beach. A flash flood emergency was declared, reminiscent of the historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale last April.
Despite efforts and investments to combat rising water levels, South Florida remains vulnerable. The reality of climate change-induced flooding and sea-level rise is becoming more immediate, as seen in the recent rainfall.
This event highlighted the need for better preparedness and early warnings. Residents are used to having time to brace for hurricanes, but sudden heavy rains pose a different challenge. Weather forecasters may need to develop new alert systems to convey the urgency of such situations.
2024-06-14 07:15:02
Source from phys.org