Why are natural disasters increasing?
Scientists believe the increase in hydro-meteorological disasters is due to a combination of natural and man-made factors. Global warming is increasing the temperatures of the Earth’s oceans and atmosphere, leading to more intense storms of all types, including hurricanes. People are also tempting nature with rapid and unplanned urbanization in flood-prone regions, increasing the likelihood that their towns and villages will be affected by flash floods and coastal floods. Nowadays, large land areas are also getting covered with more cement so this means that the flow of water becomes very strong.
