The areas of North Wales that could soon be underwater

The study conducted by Climate Central - an independent organisation of leading scientists and journalists who research climate change and its impact on the public - explores sea level rises and coastal flood threats.

Using current projections, the organisation produced a map showing which areas of the UK could be underwater by 2030.

The map shows areas of North Wales will fall victim to rising sea levels if the projections are correct.

Large chunks of the North Wales coastline are set to be underwater by 2030. (Image: Climate Central)

Coastal areas of Flintshire will be underwater by 2030 including Flint and Flint Castle. 

Connah's Quay and Shotten are set to be affected as most areas around the River Dee are set to be impacted by rising sea levels.

Further west, towns including Rhyl and Prestatyn in Denbighshire and Llandudno in Conwy are set to be completely wiped out according to Climate Central projections.

Sections of the A55 are also set to be affected, with large areas in the Conwy county between Colwyn Bay and Llanfairfechan predicted to be underwater by 2030.

According to Climate Central Llandudno town is set to be completely underwater by 2030. (Image: Climate Central)

Climate Central does state these projections are subject to "some error". 

It 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."

Climate Central added: "Our approach makes it easy to map any scenario quickly and reflects threats from permanent future sea-level rise well.

"However, the accuracy of these maps drops when assessing risks from extreme flood events.

"Our 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."