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Ayrshire Post

Terrifying climate change map shows large parts of Ayrshire under water by 2050

Large parts of Ayrshire will be under water in 30 years according to a terrifying climate change map.

The study by Climate Central shows the likes of Troon, Prestwick and Ayr will be hit by rising tides in 2050 if dramatic action is not taken to halt climate change.

On the map, areas covered in red are expected to be engulfed by sea water.

Irvine and Saltcoats are also among the towns in line for a washout.

The worst affected parts of Scotland are coastal areas, but the North and South Uist in particular will be hit hardest if predictions are correct.

In the east Leith and Musselburgh, near Edinburgh will be under water, while communities along the River Clyde in Glasgow will be affected.

The Partick, Finnieston and Govan areas will be under water.

While further south in Paisley if the  Black Cart Water  bursts its banks then large parts of the  Renfrewshire  town could be hit by flood water - including Glasgow Airport.

The data was put together in an October report entitled 'Flooded Future: Global vulnerability to sea level rise worse than previously understood'.

It revealed coastal elevation levels across wide areas are actually significantly lower than previously thought.

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