Rising Sea Levels May Threaten Nation, Residents of Maldives may Soon Make Human-Made Floating Cities Home

A floating city might be an indication of hope in the Maldives.

Luxury travel guides and social media influencers may advise you that the Republic of Maldives is the best place to visit. The Indian Ocean’s atolls, islands, and chain of islands in the Republic of Maldives are ideal for summer vacationers who want endless summer.

The tiny nation is at risk.

Rising sea levels are an alarming threat to the Maldives due to climate change.

NASA states that most islands are located at 3 feet above sea level. This makes the Maldives an ideal location. “arguably the lowest-lying country in the world.”

Each year, the sea level rises by three to four millimeters. At the current rate, Maldives could become uninhabitable by 2050. Citizens would be required to leave their homeland.

The government has come up with an idea to house residents and attract tourists: A floating city.

The Maldives Floating Cities project follows a similar pattern to brain coral and will eventually have canals that run between 5,000 homes, schools, and stores.

The “floating”It is essential to understand the concept. If the island is kept above the water level, it can rise and fall with sea level. This will reduce the threat of climate changes.

Residents will move to the Maldives Floating City in 2024, with the project expected to be completed by 2027. It’s one more creative way people are trying to adapt to human-caused climate change.

Latest News

Related Articles

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here