New York and Shanghai could be flooded in 90 years

The coastal cities of New York and Shanghai could be flooded in 90 years, as environmental experts predict that sea level will grow to 1.6 meters by 2100, according to a study by the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program -

"The global sea level would rise between 0.9 meters and 1.6 meters by the year 2100, Arctic ice melt will contribute significantly to this rise, " calculated.

Thus, the report indicates that the amount of water supplied to the ocean due to melting flood coastal cities, so the growing sea-level "increases the risk of flooding in cities like Shanghai and New York, "they say.

In addition, the Centre warns of the "evidence" of global warming and the effect of this phenomenon in the Arctic Ocean, which is producing the disappearance of sea ice and the existing snow "melts before. "

This situation directly affects tourism regions such as those mentioned in the study, and could cause a drop in the reception of tourists.

In 2010, New York received 48.7 million visitors, marking an increase of 6.8% over the same period last year. This figure is expected to be increased to 50 million visitors in 2012.

On the other hand, Shanghai is one of the cities in China receives more tourists per year, in 2010 China received the visit of 56 million people.

If theforecasts of the Centre are met , it could produce a change in the ranking of countries receiving tourists ,because the U.S. and China occupy the number two and three, respectively, behind France and ahead of Spain, so it could be a decline in their positions.