40 coastal districts in India likely to see summer temperatures rise by over 1°C by 2040: Report
A report from Azim Premji University predicts that around 40 coastal districts in India will experience summer temperature increases of over 1°C by 2040. The report highlights an imminent climate crisis affecting lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems, with a projected average temperature rise of 1.5°C across the country. It emphasizes the urgent need for adaptation measures as the window for action is rapidly closing.
- ▪The report indicates that Dakshina Kannada and Udupi will see summer maximum temperatures rise by 1.1°C.
- ▪Uttara Kannada is projected to experience a winter minimum temperature increase of 1.2°C.
- ▪Precipitation forecasts suggest an intensification of monsoon seasons in these coastal districts.
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Around 40 coastal districts in India, including Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi, are likely to see summer temperatures rise by over 1°C by 2040, according to the newly released “Indian Coastal Region: Climate Projections 2021-2040” report released by Azim Premji University, Bengaluru.According to the report, India’s average temperatures are projected to increase by 1.5°C, and the country’s coastal regions are facing an imminent climate crisis that will reshape lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems within the next couple of years.The report also warns that the window for adaptation is rapidly narrowing as the 1.5°C warming threshold is expected to be reached across India’s administrative regions in the near future.Impact on State’s coastA consistent warming trend is expected with…
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