LinkLinks Greater Greater Washington: How DC plans to address the impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure By Editor On Oct 11, 2021 Last updated Oct 11, 2021 27 Share Ida flooded roads and knocked out power in the region. Heavy rains in September trapped cars, closed roads, and flooded the Dupont Metro station. Rains have continued to grow more intense, as the region had its wettest year on record in 2018 and its seventh-wettest year on record in 2020. Even without rain, flooding is a potential threat in the region. The Potomac River has risen by 11 inches in the last century, which is far ahead of the global average, and it is projected to rise by 3.4 feet by 2080. 27 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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