Chennai may see 1°C rise in summer temperatures by 2040: Report
A new report from Azim Premji University projects that Chennai and other coastal Indian districts will face significant temperature increases and intensified monsoon rainfall by 2040. The study warns that these climate shifts pose serious risks to human health, infrastructure, and traditional livelihoods.
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Climate projections for coastal regions are essential for urban planning and disaster preparedness as extreme weather events become more frequent.
Chennai is likely to become hotter and wetter over the next 14 years, with summer maximum temperatures projected to rise by 1°C and southwest monsoon intensity expected to increase by 12%, according to a new climate projections report released by Azim Premji University on Thursday.
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