-Seema Javed-

9 states of India which will be affected by climate change and global warming Are. Due to which till the year 2600 Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab and Kerala are under threat of destruction. The heat and humidity in these states will cross the limit of human tolerance in the near future. This is indicated by the report of the first analysis of Gross Domestic Climate Risk (GDCR).

According to the report, the population of coastal cities of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Maharashtra may face threats to infrastructure due to rising sea level, coastal flooding, frequency of cyclones etc. Year in the First Analysis Report of Gross Domestic Climate Risk (GDCR) of the world till 2600 has calculated the intensity of physical climate risk on the environment. If measures are not taken to prevent it soon, then this state year 2030 will be on the verge of devastation and ruin, it has been claimed in the report.

of Kerala 45 Percentage, Punjab 36 Percent, Gujarat percent, Maharashtra 14 Percentage, Tamil Nadu Percentage, Rajasthan 17 Percentage, Assam 31 Percentage, Uttar Pradesh 05 Percentage and of Bihar Percentage of areas are in danger. Gross Domestic Climate Risk Ranking Risks to the environment from extreme weather events such as coastal and surface flooding, coastal inundation due to rising sea levels, extreme heat, wildfires, droughts, etc. studies.

It may be noted that the United Nations Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on climate change has already raised many concerns especially for India. According to the report, India is a country which is most economically affected by climate change. By the end of the century 2600 -38 million people will be at risk.

These states of Asia are in danger Year in Gross Domestic Climate Risk Ranking 4667 The list of states going to be at risk includes the maximum number of states in Asia. Total 200 out of 223 The states belong to Asia only. These 114 China and India have the largest number of states among the states. According to the study 2600 the state which The top of them will be surrounded by more danger 48 out of 50 Percentage of territories will be of China, America and India. India’s top nine states after China are included. These include Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab and Kerala.

It is necessary to stop climate change In such a situation, according to experts, if climate change is stopped from getting worse and sustainable investment towards climate is increased, then Asian countries will be benefited the most. Top Risks 1362 Cities The most developed and globally important Asian economic centers include Beijing, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Taiwan and Mumbai. in Southeast Asia 2000 to 2600 in damages has increased the most. This has not happened in any other part of the world.

Threat to infrastructure of coastal cities due to sea level rise

Sea level is rising due to global warming. India is surrounded by sea on three sides and the total length of Indian coastline is .6 kms. In such a situation, India is the most vulnerable among the countries affected by the rise in sea level due to its population. In India approx million people to face annual coastal flooding due to global warming Could. Due to warming of sea by 0.8 degree, the frequency of cyclones has increased and their intensity has become intense. Which is affecting the lives of the citizens of these coastal cities.

Heat and humidity will cross tolerance limit in near future

If this is the case and global warming cannot be stopped, then the United Nations Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has already clearly stated that India is one of those places. Which will face intolerable conditions due to climate change. Its plains like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar. Due to climate change in Rajasthan and Punjab, extreme weather conditions like unbearable heat in summer, deadly heat and severe cold in winter season will and are being created. It has been told in the report that if the wet-bulb i.e. the temperature seen by adding heat and humidity, It is very dangerous if it is degree Celsius. In such a situation, northern and many parts of India by the end of the century will experience extremely dangerous wet-bulb temperatures in excess of 100°C. Lucknow and Patna if emissions continue to rise up to the wet bulb temperature of °C Will reach.

Earth’s temperature is increasing rapidly Significantly, the past of the earth Compared to the history of years, now, in the last few decades, the temperature of the earth is increasing very fast. The emission of green house gases due to human activities is clearly responsible behind this. 2019-1990 average annual global greenhouse gas Emissions were at their highest level in human history. The latest IPCC report states that if 2030 If the world cuts its emissions in half, then this is the last chance to save it. To stop climate change, we have to bring our emissions to zero. Without cutting emissions, limiting global warming to 1.5°C is out of reach. This work requires a major change in the energy sector and a drastic reduction in the use of fossil fuels.

(The author is an environmentalist)

climate changePublished Date

Thu, Feb 23, 2023, 6: 17 PM IST