Which is your favorite holiday destination? If it’s Maldives, Bangkok, or Venice then you should not wait to plan a trip to these countries. They will soon join the Dinosaurs league as they are among the countries and cities that will disappear by 2050.
Shocked to hear that! Unfortunately, this is true and will happen if the earth keeps getting hurt by global warming.
Why Some Countries Are Sinking?
As per IPCC report 2022, the Earth will experience a 1.5 degrees C increase in temperature in the next 20 years.
The unbearable heat waves in the UK, Japan, Europe, New Zealand, Asia, and heavy rain and floods in other parts of the world are already warning us about the dead end.
The lowest sea ice extent in the Arctic and the Antarctic further indicates that many countries or cities will submerge in water.
They will vanish anytime, probably by 2050. So, if you are planning to settle in one of those places, you should change your mind.
Cities That Will Disappear by 2050
01. Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is one of the top destinations to travel in the world.
However, its geographic location, uncontrolled groundwater condition, and weight of urban buildings make it prone to flooding.
It is only 1.5 meters above sea level and submerges heavily in water during the rainy season.
The new study says that Bangkok is on verge of sinking and it’s already sinking by 2 cm every year.
Places That Will Sink First: Mueang Boran, Wat Asokaram, Wat Arun
02. Venice, Italy
Though there’s enough time to explore Venice and experience the romantic vibes in the air, the city is on the edge of sinking.
The reason is the base on which it’s built. And when heavy rain occurs most of the historical monuments, churches, squares, and other parts sink first.
The City of Water will be underwater completely as per the reports. So, now is the time to visit Venice with your love before it gets too late.
Places That Will Sink First: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, San Giorgio Maggiore
03. Male, Maldives
Embellished with the heavenly beauty and beaches on the seashore, the Maldives make the summer vacation perfect.
However, this dreamy wedding and holiday destination won’t stay forever. The Maldives is one of the few countries that will disappear by 2050.
NASA and U.S. Geological Survey reports said that around 80 percent of this island country will no longer be a safe area to live.
Places That Will Sink First: COMO Cocoa Island, Hulhumale, Maldives Glowing Beach
04. New York, USA
The United States would be 7.2 feet underwater by 2100 and to your surprise, New York will fade away first.
The Times Square, Central Park, Empire State Building, and other famous tourist places of New York won’t even be present by 2050.
The city is sinking fast because of the rising sea level which experts believe to be 20-75 cm in the next two decades.
Places That Will Sink First: 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, Ellis Island
05. Majuli Island, India
The world’s largest river island will not be the forever charm among tourists. It originally had 1255 sq km of area but now it’s only 352 sq km.
This is due to the extension of the river surrounding this island. If this continues, Majuli Island will vanish soon.
Experts believe India will lose one of the world heritage sites in the country by 2030.
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06. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam’s largest city is at a higher risk of sinking if the sea level rises above a safe level. The city is famous for its long history and museums that showcase it.
Unfortunately, travelers cannot experience the beauty of French architecture and other famous places in Ho Chi Minh in the future.
Places That Will Be Underwater: Ba Thien Hau Temple, Chau Doc Mieu Ba 2,Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Siagon
07. Miami, USA
Thousands of tourists across the world visit Miami to get the Hollywood vibes, and explore South beach, the riverwalk, Little Havana, and more.
But, not everyone would get to see this part of Florida even in the future. The early studies say around 120,000 properties will sink affecting hundreds of locals.
Places That Will Sink First: South Beach, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Everglades National Park
08. Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta is sinking faster than any other place that will disappear by 2050. Around 10 million people live there, 13 major rivers flow across the city and the city receives rain for more than 300 days.
Thus, the challenge to save Jakarta is tough. The government is constructing natural buffers on the coastal area to prevent this from happening.
Places That Will Be Underwater: Ancol Beach, Thousand Islands, Jakarta International Stadium
09. Kolkata, India
India should be on high alert too as the list has 2 Indian cities that will disappear or are on the edge of vanishing.
Heavy rainfall, floods, and storms already hit these places harder every year. And if the level of the ocean keeps rising experts are afraid India may lose Kolkata by 2030.
Places That Will Sink: Eden Gardens, Gwalior Monument, Dakshineswar Kali Temple
For Mumbai, the situation is not better. The city is already sinking by 2 mm per year as per recent research.
Land subsidence is even high due to construction, extraction of groundwater, and mining. Global warming will make this worse further in the upcoming years.
Places That Will Sink: Mahalakshmi Temple, Haji Ali Mosque, Gateway of India
10. Tokyo, Japan
Not last in our list of countries and cities that will disappear by 2050, but definitely an important one.
Japan’s economy is third-largest in the world and its labor force is eighth in the world. The sinking of Tokyo will cause a global impact.
Places That Will Sink: Odaiba, Miraikan Museum, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Airport
Osaka is the second city in Japan that is expected to be underwater within two decades as per The Swiftest.
20 More Cities That Will Disappear
- Istanbul, Turkey
- London, UK
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- San Francisco, USA
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Syndey, Australia
- Boston, USA
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Dubai, UAE
- Vancouver, Canada
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- New Orleans, USA
- Dublin, Ireland
- Honolulu, USA
- Cancun, Mexico
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Charleston, USA
- Punta Cana, Domincan Republic
- Macau, China
- Bahama, North America
Even though these places succeed in changing their fate, still they will be in danger. More studies say that most of these cities either completely or partially will sink by 2100.
This is a warning for every country if they are on the list today, other countries will be soon in the danger too.