Map shows parts of Furness that could be underwater by 2030

Created by an independent organisation of scientists and journalists, collectively known as Climate Central, the map shows areas of the country that could be under sea level by the end of 2030.

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

Much of Walney Island is affected, as well as Askam, Barrow, Broughton, Kirkby and Foxfield.

According to the projections, the areas of Roosebeck, Rampside and Roa Island will also be submerged. 

Near Ulverston, Outcast and parts of Bardsea and Next Ness would also be below the annual flood level.

The council have been implementing methods to reduce coastal erosion and flooding on Walney, as well as other parts of the county vulnerable to rising sea levels.

In January the council announced they were working with the Our Future Coast project team at West Shore Park in Barrow to develop a strategy to manage and adapt to coastal change.

They said that with the coastline currently eroding a plan is 'needed' for the future.

Funded by Defra as part of the £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes, of which £5 million has been dedicated towards Coastal projects, the Our Future Coast has aims to plan for and manage coastal flooding and erosion risks across fourteen case study locations in the North West - this includes West Shore Park in Barrow which has received an allocation of £200,000 from this fund.

READ MORE: Coastal erosion on Walney a 'major concern' for council

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.”