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Changing sea temperature means fish traditionally found near the coast are now moving into deeper waters. Because of this, fishermen have to spend more time and money and venture into deeper waters.
As sea levels rise, low-lying agricultural fields across the coast of Ratnagiri are increasingly being inundated with saltwater, making way for saline tolerant species like mangroves but at the cost of local livelihood.
25 glacial lakes and water bodies in India, China and Nepal have recorded over 40% rise in their water spread posing a grave threat to 5 Indian states and 2 Union territories