This was due to greater numbers of people moving to the coastal margins and into harm's way. Despite advances in warning strategies and reduction in track forecast error, this increase in fatalities is expected to continue for as long as people migrate towards the shore.
This was because of more individuals relocating to coastal areas and putting themselves in danger. Despite improvements in warning methods and decreases in forecast errors, these rising death tolls are anticipated to persist as long as people move closer to the shore.