impact of climate change on Guyana with statistics
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Climate change is likely to increase the frequency and intensity of flooding events.
Approximately 75% of the country’s economic activities are located on the coastal area, where the major economic activities, such as agriculture, fisheries and industries are found. These sectors are extremely sensitive to extreme weather events and sea-level rise and are therefore highly vulnerable to changes in climate.
The country has already suffered greatly over the last decade from weather related disasters.
In December 2004 and January 2005, an unusual weather system produced heavy rains which led to major flooding resulting in severe physical damage and economic loss to the country, leading to the worst flooding event ever recorded in Guyana’s history (ECLAC/UNDP, 2005).
The 2005 flood was concentrated in the most heavily populated regions of the country, resulting in some 274,774 persons or 37% of the national population being severely affected by the flood waters.