Impacts on Indian agriculture
(i) Impacts on water situation in India
(ii) Impacts on Coastal States in India
International World Wildlife Fund (WWF) asserted that one-fifth of the world's most vulnerable natural areas may be facing a "catastrophic" loss of species.
It is predicted that there will be an increase in the phenomenon of Glacial Lake: Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the eastern and the central Himalayas, causing catastrophic flooding downstream, with serious damage.
The warmer the climate the likelihood of its impact on human health becomes worse. It is anticipated that there will be an increase in the number of deaths due to greater frequency and severity of heat waves and other extreme weather events.
As the Earth's temperature increases, so does the temperature of the ocean water. When water gets warmer, it expands, taking up more space. This expansion is known as thermal expansion, and it contributes to the overall rise in sea levels.
Sea level rise over the years
Large sheets of ice, such as those in Antarctica and Greenland, are melting due to the warmer temperatures. As these ice sheets melt, the resulting water flows into the oceans, adding to the volume of water and causing sea levels to rise.
Water level rise in Ganges Delta
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1. How does climate change impact agriculture and food security in India? |
2. What are the implications of water stress and water insecurity in India due to climate change? |
3. How does climate change affect India's biodiversity and ecosystems? |
4. What are the health impacts of climate change in India? |
5. How will the rise in sea levels impact coastal states in India? |
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