Climate change flooding risk

MAP SHOWS PARTS OF SUNDERLAND UNDER WATER IF WORLD TEMPERATURES RISE BY 4C

rises down to 2C - despite these measures the rise could still see large parts of Sunderland submerged by rising sea levels.

According to Climate Central a 2C rise in temperature would see the iconic Roker Pier overcome by a surge in sea levels.

Sections of the Sunderland Marina would also be lost to the rising seas, with Barbary Drive and sections of Beacon Drive among the residential streets which would be worst affected. Much of the city’s Docklands would also be submerged by the forecasted rise.

Areas on the banks of the River Wear could also be impacted, with Boldwell Lane, High Street and West Wear Street among the thoroughfares which could become permanently flooded.

At current rates the world’s temperature is set to rise to 3.8C by 2100, according to the Climate Action Tracker - this would cause even more devastation to Sunderland, according to the Surging Seas map.

A 4C rise in temperature would see the River Wear begin to encroach on land around the Stadium of Light according to Climate Central, while Dykelands Road to the north of the city would be all but submerged.

According to Climate Central their map “strives to provide accurate, clear and granular information about sea level rise”.

You can check how your hometown and address would be affected with the Surging Seas map at choices. climatecentral.org