We haven't built cities that can absorb floodwater instead of being destroyed by it.

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Paved surfaces send rainwater rushing into drains that quickly overflow during storms, instead of letting it soak into the ground. Cities designed to absorb water naturally would suffer far less flood damage.

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Created at: 2026-07-18T19:12:29Z

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We haven't built cities that can absorb floodwater instead of being destroyed by it.

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