๐ UN warns Kolkata, Mumbai face huge sea level threat ๐
A United Nations report flags millions of people in Kolkata and Mumbai as being at immediate risk from permanent inundation due to rising sea levels. More than 14 million people in South Asia's low-lying deltas, including Dhaka, are facing displacement risks. The report noted that global sea levels rose at an average rate of 4.7 mm per year between 2014 and 2023. This rising sea level is damaging infrastructure and increasing public health risks across coastal regions. The UN urges early adaptation planning supported by strong financing and robust frameworks for vulnerable populations.