I would say we've made great gains since 1997, 'the flood of the century', and we've taken many measures to make sure that we are protected as much as we possibly can. |
It looks like there's a lot of agricultural land under water and damage to roads and infrastructure, which we're going to have to take care of. |
It's the positive side of global warming, if there is a positive side. |
This current flood is the fifth worst flooding in the century. |
We're gearing up for the future. We look to be the gateway, the logistical hub of the world for circumpolar navigation. |