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According to a recent report by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Nile Delta is increasingly vulnerable to coastal flooding due to rising sea levels which is an implication of global warming . The report also highlights that approximately 2,660 km2 in the northern Delta are projected to be submerged by the year 2100. This comprises about 25% of the Delta as stated by mathematical models. Coastal cities , like Alexandria, are also facing same problem. It is said that every year Alexandria sinks by about three millimeters. Experts say that this is due to the lack of silt in the soil, which has a solidifying effect and is increasingly being retained by the Nile Dam in Aswan, Upper Egypt. All that relates to water, as global warming results in elevating sea levels and hence flooding of coastal cities is at stake.

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to natural hazards and disasters. Among the natural hazards and disasters, flooding is one of the most frequent and severe due to the country's geographical location, dense river networks, and monsoon climate. Flood events displace populations and communities, damage infrastructure, and disrupt livelihoods. This challenge focuses on assessing social vulnerability to flooding by considering factors such as population density, poverty levels, access to resources, and adaptive capacity. By understanding vulnerability at a granular level, targeted interventions can be designed to enhance resilience.