R.6. Impacts on Coastal States in India
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The coastal states of Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat are at serious risk because the sea level is rising. This could lead to flooding of land, including farms, and cause damage to coastal buildings and property. |
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Goa is expected to be the most affected, losing a significant portion of its land, including famous beaches and tourist spots. |
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In Mumbai, places like Versova beach and other populated areas near tidal mud flats and creeks are also at risk of losing land and facing more floods due to the rising sea level. |
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Flooding could force many people living on the coasts to leave their homes. This puts extra pressure on basic services like water, electricity, and housing in cities, contributing to fast urbanization. |
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When seawater floods the land, it can mix with freshwater sources, making clean water scarcer for people living in these areas. |
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States along the coasts, like Orissa, may experience more severe cyclones due to the changing climate. This poses a threat not only to people but also to various species living along the coastline. |
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India’s coral reefs, found in special areas called biosphere reserves, are at risk. The rising sea level is a danger to these reefs, as well as the tiny plants called phytoplankton, fish stocks, and the people who depend on them. |
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People living in the Ganges Delta, an area near the coast, are also at risk of floods because of rising sea levels. This affects their homes and daily lives. |
[Rise in sea level over coastal areas]