Impacts of global warming in india

These changes are as a result of human activities of adding heat-trapped greenhouse gases to the earth's atmosphere. The term climate change according to the U. S Environmental Protection Agency is normally used interchangeably with global warming. Different parts of the world are experiencing the warming of the climate system. Changes in climate in recent times has demonstrated its impact on human and natural systems. The country also has a diverse farming system and crops that can sustain the livelihood for most of India's population since agriculture is the key source of livelihood. However, because of climate change, the agriculture sector is the most vulnerable due to its inherent sensitivity to the variability of climate. Climate changes as a result of global warming will impact the agricultural sector of India in both direct and indirect ways besides affecting a large part of the Indian population.

In India, agriculture and its associated activities such as livestock and fisheries form an essential part of the country’s GDP (Aggarwal 913). These sectors provide employment opportunities to nearly two-thirds of India’s population. For example, the Chattisgarh region has experienced fewer showers than the expected showers. These showers help to ensure enough supply of moisture in the fields that are prepared for cultivation. The coastal regions of Maharashtra and Gujarat are expected to experience the worst impact in agriculture especially those areas fertile areas are prone to salinization and inundation. Also, cyclonic activities are expected to destroy standing crops in such regions. Higher temperatures in the Rajasthan region was predicted to affect the production of pearl millet. Shifting weather patterns are likely to impact the health of humans directly and indirectly through changes in the varieties of disease vectors like mosquitoes, water-borne pathogens, air quality, and water quality as well as the quality and availability of food (Majra and Gur n.

p). Extremes of temperatures have fatal consequences on human lives. In India, while other parts such as Himan Pradesh and Uttaranchal were subjected to a cold wave, other regions experienced a heat wave. For example, in the Orissa region, a heat wave that took place in 1998 was noted as one of the worst extreme temperature cases that claimed over 2000 lives. For example, the Orissa region has been experiencing cyclones. However, the 1999 cyclone recorded for its sheer adversity, with the speed of wind reaching more than 300km/h, leaving almost 10,000 people dead and has been noted in history as the “Super cyclone” (Ninan and Bedamatta 2). Also, floods have claimed the lives of many people while living others homeless like during the 2003 floods in Bihar, Assam, Orissa, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Gujarat.

India’s North West region and major parts of the north have suffered severe droughts which have destroyed crops worth USD 25 million leading starvation and eventually deaths. In Bihar, floods are not new but the 2004 floods demonstrated uniqueness in terms of its severity (Ninan and Bedamatta 5). Furthermore, the variability in the patterns of rainfall is likely to impact the supply of fresh water. For instance, in the Kashmir region has been experiencing increasing heat waves in the past decade. Also, Srinagar has been experiencing reduced rainfall amounts. Srinagar has been experiencing reduced rainfall amounts as Kashmir experiences winters that are warmer than average winters with cases of snow melting in January as drought occurs in the summer months of July and August.

Moreover, there have been cases of water shortage during the wet summer months. This will ensure there is enough supply of farm produce. Farmers may use biotechnology as well as modern tools, space technology, and communication to strengthen research in this area. The government may also provide Indian farmers with financial incentives to help with resource conservation and efficient use. Farmers may also be provided with value-added services that help to manage the risks that emerge from climate change. For example, they may be provided with proper and reliable weather forecasts, as well as advisories related to agricultural practices for varying climatic regions. "Impact of climate change on human health in India: an overview. " Health and Population-Perspectives and Issues 35. Lolaksha Nagaveni, Preethi, and Amit Anand.