So far this summer, flooding has killed more than 1,000 people in India, Nepal and perennially flood-prone Bangladesh. As in Houston, officials in India have paid little attention to the consequences of rapid urban growth in low-lying, watery environments with few natural defenses against a deluge when it comes. Sign Up You agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for The New York Times's products and services. The second message is that unabated climate change does, indeed, exact a price. Cities around the world are taking steps to become more resilient, so they can better cope when exceptional weather events occur.

Source: New York Times August 31, 2017 07:18 UTC