China News Service, June 21. According to CNN, in response to rising sea levels, the Indian Ocean island nation of the Maldives announced a "floating city" plan in March, and the first batch of apartments in the plan has been completed. It is planned to be released at the end of June.
Rendering of the "floating city" at sea in the Maldives.
Image source: Screenshot of CNN report
According to reports, the "floating city" is located on a lagoon and consists of 5,000 floating units, including residences, shops and schools. There are canals running through them. The whole city is shaped like a coral. It only takes 10 minutes by boat from Malé, the capital of Maldives. can be reached.
According to the plan, this "floating city" can accommodate 20,000 people, and residents will start moving in in 2024, and the entire project is expected to be completed in 2027.
The report pointed out that the Maldives, which consists of 1,190 coral islands, is the country with the lowest altitude in the world, with an average altitude of only 1 meter.
Rising sea levels caused by global warming are posing a serious threat to the country.