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UN report warns sea level rise could affect millions in Kolkata and Mumbai
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UN report warns sea level rise could affect millions in Kolkata and Mumbai

A United Nations report warns that rising sea levels due to global warming could severely impact millions of people in cities like Kolkata and Mumbai, leading to mass displacement and loss of property and cultural heritage. The report highlights that sea levels rose by nearly six millimeters in 2024, marking the highest increase ever recorded. It emphasizes the systemic nature of the threat, noting that rising seas affect health, food security, human rights, and cultural identity. Assistant Secretary-General Navid Hanif warned that melting Himalayan glaciers pose additional risks to South Asia, including flooding, drought, and food insecurity. Globally, over 770 million people living in coastal areas less than five meters above high tide are at risk, with infrastructure valued at $1.8 trillion potentially endangered.

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UN report warns sea level rise could affect millions in Kolkata and Mumbai

A United Nations report warns that rising sea levels due to global warming could severely impact millions of people in cities like Kolkata and Mumbai, leading to mass displacement and loss of property and cultural heritage. The report highlights that sea levels rose by nearly six millimeters in 2024, marking the highest increase ever recorded. It emphasizes the systemic nature of the threat, noting that rising seas affect health, food security, human rights, and cultural identity. Assistant Secretary-General Navid Hanif warned that melting Himalayan glaciers pose additional risks to South Asia, including flooding, drought, and food insecurity. Globally, over 770 million people living in coastal areas less than five meters above high tide are at risk, with infrastructure valued at $1.8 trillion potentially endangered.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report from the United Nations without overtly partisan language or emphasis on specific political ideologies. While the issue of climate change and its effects is politically charged, the framing remains neutral, focusing on scientific data and expert warnings rather

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