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== Sea Level Rise == | == Sea Level Rise == | ||
- Flooding of coastal areas and an estimated displacement of | - Flooding of coastal areas and an estimated displacement of about 20-60 million people living in Indian coasts<br> | ||
- About 35% of Bangladesh would be submerged with 1m rise in sea level causing many millions to seek refuge in India.<br> | - About 35% of Bangladesh would be submerged with 1m rise in sea level causing many millions to seek refuge in India.<br> | ||
Mass migration within India & from Bangladesh/Srilanka towards Indian mainland would cause severe congestion which Indian cities are ill-equipped to manage.<br> | Mass migration within India & from Bangladesh/Srilanka towards Indian mainland would cause severe congestion which Indian cities are ill-equipped to manage.<br> | ||