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Climate Change Impact on the Indian Subcontinent (2020): A comprehensive assessment

Content Editor: Dr. Ismail Rifai

Climate Change, One health, Environment

Content Editor: Dr. Ismail Rifai
  • In 2020, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) released the 'Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region,' which comprehensively analyzes the consequences of climate change on India.

  • Between 1901 and 2018, the average temperature in India rose by about 0.7 degrees Celsius.

  • Additionally, from 1950 to 2015, there was a 75% increase in the frequency of extreme daily precipitation, defined as rainfall intensities greater than 150 mm per day.

  • Drought occurrences and spatial extent also increased significantly during 1951-2015.

  • The North Indian Ocean experienced a sea-level rise of 3.3 mm per year in the last 25 years (1993-2017).

  • The incidence of serious cyclonic storms over the Arabian Sea also increased noticeably from 1998 to 2018 in the post-monsoon seasons.

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) continually monitors the region's climate, publishing yearly and monthly climate summaries that include information on temperature, rainfall, and extreme weather events.

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