What is the problem with sea levels in Maldives?

Climate change severely threatens the existence of the Maldives, as an archipelago of low-lying islands and atolls in the Indian Ocean. According to the World Bank, with future sea levels projected to increase in the range of 10 to 100 centimeters by the year 2100, the entire country could be submerged.



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Global warming and rising sea levels are causing warming of the seas and more severe frequent tidal waves and flooding in Maldives. Tidal waves and flooding often contaminate groundwater and sewerage systems leading to disease outbreaks in the country.

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The Maldives is already facing several climate-related challenges, including sea-level rise, tropical storms, and flooding. A rapid expansion of tourism and mega infrastructure projects have put the islands, communities, livelihoods, and infrastructure at additional risk of climate change vulnerabilities.

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Swimming in the Maldives waters is generally considered to be safe. You can usually walk on the seabed for about 20 metres – where most islands have shallow waters around them.

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As rising sea levels continue, more Maldivian citizens are becoming climate refugees. Known as a popular tourist destination for its pristine beaches and tropical fruits, the Maldives is made up of over 1,100 coral islands.

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According to the World Bank, with future sea levels projected to increase in the range of 10 to 100 centimeters by the year 2100, the entire country could be submerged. By 2050, 80% of the country could become uninhabitable due to global warming.

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Tourism in the Maldives is linked with many short-sighted practises, from overfishing on reefs to clearing vital coastal vegetation, which leads to erosion, and beachfront resorts that disturb sea turtle nesting.

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Researchers show that using simple engineering principals to raise islands or build new ones can help small island nations like the Maldives withstand long-term sea level rise due to climate change.

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Why Is The Maldives Water So Blue And Clear? Maldives water is known for its abundance of coral reefs. The waters of Maldives are known to consist of coral reefs and “phytoplankton” which absorbs blue and green colours from the sunlight due to which it causes clean water and you can see crystal clear reflection.

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The low-lying island nation, one of the world's most vulnerable to climate change, has commissioned a major shore protection and land reclamation scheme using sand dredged from a lagoon, despite concerns about the impact on this Unesco biosphere reserve.

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Tsunamis are caused by strong earthquakes or land slides, which are both,very unfortunately, totally unpredictable. Yes, the Maldives have already experienced a Tsunami after the giant 2004 Sumatra earthquake but the islands are not located on a fault or any other geological system at risk known to date.

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Maldivians are friendly and polite people, and a handshake is the most common form of greeting when you meet them.

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