Holding back the floodwaters - Staying dry in the city
Cities like Bangkok and Berlin could face flooding due to climate change. Bangkok faces rising sea levels and extreme weather. In Berlin, increasingly heavy rainfall is challenging drainage systems. The 'sponge city' idea could be the way forward.
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