WA property owners could be in deep water

A Perth academic has warned that global warming could cause the Swan River to flood its banks at every high tide and beaches could disappear by the end of the century.

University of Western Australia Professor Chari Pattiarachi said sea levels on Perth and the South-West would rise up to one metre by the end of the century, affecting foreshore developments, beaches and housing.

The predictions are so severe, Professor Pattiaratchi said he would "probably not" invest in a waterfront property.
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