The rise of floods as a result of climate change has become one of the most important issues facing various parts of the world. These increasingly frequent floods contribute to economic losses, damage to infrastructure, and increased health risks for the community. In many countries, extreme weather caused by climate change has triggered an increase in the frequency and intensity of rainfall, resulting in more severe and potentially costly flooding. In Southeast Asia, for example, countries such as Indonesia and Thailand are often victims of major floods, especially during the rainy season. Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, faces an increasingly serious threat of flooding due to deforestation, unplanned urbanization and rising sea levels. In 2021, Jakarta recorded its worst floods in a decade with thousands of residents forced to flee. Damaged infrastructure also impacts the economic sector, disrupting daily activities and increasing recovery costs. Meanwhile, in Europe, heavy rains caused by climate change have caused significant flooding, as seen in Germany and Belgium in 2021. Flooding in the region damaged thousands of homes and killed more than 200 people. Experts warn that climate change will increase the risk of flooding across Europe with greater frequency, impacting life safety and recovery costs. The United States also did not escape this impact. The annual flooding that occurs in Texas and Louisiana is often exacerbated by active hurricanes, fueled by higher ocean temperatures. From Hurricane Harvey to other major storms, thousands of homes and thousands of acres of farmland have been impacted. As a result, insurance issues and relocation of residents have become challenges for local governments. Not only on land, but climate change also threatens small islands, as seen in the Pacific. Countries such as the Maldives and Tuvalu are facing rising sea levels that could submerge their territories. As sea levels rise, the potential for flooding from tropical cyclones also increases, forcing residents to relocate and adapt to increasingly difficult conditions. The importance of mitigating and adapting to climate change is urgent to overcome this resurgence of flooding. Governments and community organizations around the world are slowly realizing the need for sustainable solutions, such as better water resource management, resilient infrastructure, and increasing community awareness about flood risks and mitigation actions that can be taken. Implementation of environmentally friendly technologies, such as efficient drainage systems and ecosystem restoration, should be a priority to reduce the impact of future flooding. By knowing and understanding the patterns and impacts of global flooding, every country can improve and prepare to face increasingly complex challenges due to climate change. Enforcement of appropriate policies and international cooperation in dealing with this disaster is very important to build community resilience to floods caused by climate change.
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