Bahrain, already combating extreme heat, is now addressing the threat of rising sea levels due to climate change. The nation, vulnerable due to its low-lying coastal areas, plans to construct coastal defenses by widening beaches, building taller sea walls, and elevating land. Sea levels have been rising at a rate of 1.6 to 3.4 millimeters annually since 1976, and experts estimate a rise of at least 0.5 meters by 2050. Bahrain’s comprehensive plan, to be completed within a decade, will involve beach expansion, rock walls, and land reclamation. It aims to protect against flooding, shoreline erosion, and groundwater pollution from saltwater intrusion.
Bahrain is building sea walls in response to a climate problem caused by its own oil output
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