Saint-Louis is being swallowed by the sea. Residents are bracing for a new reality

2024-12-25 12:41:16 source:lotradecoin high-volume trader discounts category:News

"God has pushed the sea up to our houses," says Mamadou Thiam. "Climate change destroyed many houses."

Thiam is one of thousands who now live in an internally-displaced people (IDP) camp in Saint-Louis, Senegal after they were forced to leave their homes on the coast because of climate-induced erosion.

The problem is as simple as it is devastating: the Atlantic Ocean is expanding into Senegal, and Saint-Louis is ground zero. Every year, a little bit more land is lost to the sea.

High tides and strong currents tore down walls and rendered Thiam's home unlivable. Life in the IDP camp is his new reality, and experts warn it could be the future of tens of thousands of other people in Saint-Louis.

Listen to our full report by clicking or tapping the play button above.

Mallika Seshadri contributed to this report.

More:News

Recommend

Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled to Eastern Europe is in custody, online records show

GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowningand left his wife and three childr

Partial list of nominees for the 66th Grammy Awards

A partial list of nominees in the top categories at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, announced Friday

Taylor Swift returns to Eras Tour in 'flamingo pink' for sold-out Buenos Aires shows

Color her pink and color the Argentina crowd elated at the opening costume changes to the Eras Tour