PARTS OF Flintshire could well be underwater by the year 2030, new data has suggested.

Created by an independent organisation of scientists and journalists, collectively known as Climate Central, the map show areas of the country that could be under sea level by the end of that year and beyond.

The map uses current projections and peer-reviewed science in leading journals.

It reveals that much of coastal north Wales is at risk of being under water in just seven years' time.

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Flintshire in particular could be affected by the rising sea levels, with Talacre seriously at risk of vanishing.

Further along, parts of Ffynnongroyw and Mostyn are also at risk, the map shows, as well as Greenfield and Bagillt.

Further along into Deeside, parts of Connah's Quay look like they could be wiped out, while Queensferry and Sealand are well and truly in the danger spot.

You can check out Climate Central's interactive map for the year 2030 here ...

Climate Central maps are not based on physical storm and flood simulations and do not take into account factors such as erosion, future changes in the frequency or intensity of storms, inland flooding, or contributions from rainfall or rivers.

A spokesman for Climate Central said: “As these maps incorporate big datasets, which always include some error, these maps should be regarded as screening tools to identify places that may require deeper investigation of risk.

“Our approach makes it easy to map any scenario quickly and reflects threats from permanent future sea level rises as well.”