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Sea level around New Zealand is rising at twice the rate of forecast. Because of this, the danger on the two largest cities of the country has shifted for decades. Some areas have already started sinking by three to four millimeters every year.

The whole world should pay attention to what has come out of a new research. This research is about New Zealand, but the danger that has come up is not just for it. Research shows that the sea level around New Zealand is rising twice as fast as predicted. Because of this, the danger on the two largest cities of the country has shifted for decades. It has been learned that some areas have already started sinking by three to four millimeters every year. This has accelerated the pace of the threat coming in the future. Obviously, this danger is for many cities on the beaches. For the island countries, obviously, the danger is greater. It is worth noting that the name of the program from which the latest information has been received is ‘NZ Sea-Rise’. Under this, dozens of local and international scientists worked together. This forecast is said to mean that there is little time left to begin work on climate change-related problems such as the resettlement of coastal communities.

For example, Auckland, with a population of 1.7 million, is New Zealand’s second largest city and is at particular risk. Sea levels are estimated to rise 50 percent more rapidly in the city’s downtown waterfront and central areas, with a massive impact on home prices and insurance rates. NZ Sea-Rise has developed an online tool that allows locals and officials to find forecasts for their part of the shoreline. Obviously, now is not the time to sit with your hands on your hands. Now it is urgent to think about what needs to be done to deal with the situation. It is a good thing that the New Zealand government has taken note. it’s a good thing. Such initiatives should be taken immediately in countries around the world where rising sea levels threaten life and property.

Shubham Bangwal

Shubham Bangwal is a Senior Journalist at Youthistaan.com You can follow him on Twitter @sb_0fficial
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