Climate Change

India’s major data hubs are under threat from climate change, with states like Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu among the most at risk, a global report finds.

New research shows that rising temperatures could reduce crop yields globally, even if farmers adapt to climate change. The study warns that some regions may become too hot for key crops to grow.

Soil, once viewed as a carbon sink, now plays a major role in global warming, accounting for 15% of the rise in temperatures. Human activities like agriculture and land use changes exacerbate this issue, urging immediate action.

Climate change and rising temperatures can lead to habitat loss and changes in vegetation, impacting food availability. Heat stress can weaken elephants' immune systems.

Madhya Pradesh's agriculture is facing severe challenges due to climate change, resulting in a significant 33% drop in wheat production in 2024 compared to 2023.

"West Bengal ranks 60th in climate risk by 2050, and the modelling shows that damage to the environment in Bengal may increase by 81 per cent from 1990 to 2050."

India is highly vulnerable to climate change, experiencing heatwaves, floods, and droughts. Country has taken significant measures, like the National Action Plan for Climate Change, but faces challenges in achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2070.

Chennai faces severe groundwater depletion, with levels dropping significantly across Tamil Nadu, particularly in western districts. Rapid urbanization and mismanagement have worsened the crisis.

UNICEF's "Child Food Poverty: Nutrition Deprivation in Early Childhood" report reveals 181 million children under 5 face severe food poverty, primarily consuming only two food groups daily.

In March the US NOAA Coral Reef Watch issued a red alert for the Gulf of Mannar in Tamil Nadu. They stated that "above normal” sea surface temperature is likely to trigger mass bleaching and coral mortality in the region.