Kerala Chief Minister links Wayanad landslide disaster to 10% more intense rainfall due to human-induced climate change.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has attributed the recent Wayanad landslide disaster to climate change, as a study by World Weather Attribution reveals that the heavier-than-normal rainfall was 10% more intense due to human-induced climate change. The study highlights the need for improved risk assessments and early warning systems, as well as minimizing deforestation and quarrying in the region to protect against future disasters. Climate change experts also predict a decrease in rain-dependent rice yields in India by 20% by 2050 and 47% by 2080.

August 17, 2024
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