Karnataka News: Experts Warn of Health Crisis Due to Weather Changes in Bengaluru

Sunday, 10 November 2024, 14:20

India news highlights a spurt in social and health crisis linked to severe weather changes in Bengaluru. Experts indicate that extreme rainfall and poor infrastructure have exacerbated these issues, leading to significant health impacts. The Lancet Countdown report underscores these challenges posed by climate change.
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Karnataka News: Experts Warn of Health Crisis Due to Weather Changes in Bengaluru

Health Crisis in Bengaluru Linked to Weather Swings

Bengaluru: Extreme rainfall and fluctuating weather, exacerbated by Bengaluru's infrastructure problems, have caused unique social and health impacts, experts and activists say.

The 2024 Report of the Lancet Countdown released on November 9 paints a stark picture of global health impacts due to climate change, like increased extreme precipitation events, drought, and spread of vector-borne diseases.

Prafulla Saligram, secretary of the Society for Community Health Awareness Research and Action (SOCHARA), states that extreme weather events due to climate change and the rampant, unscientific and exponential growth of Bengaluru have inflated the climate crisis.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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