Over 14 Million in Mumbai, Kolkata, Dhaka at Risk of Losing Homes to Permanent Inundation: UN Report - The Tribune

Over 14 million in Mumbai, Kolkata, Dhaka at risk of losing homes to permanent inundation: UN report - The Tribune

India’s two major coastal metros—Mumbai and Kolkata—are facing a growing threat of permanent inundation and displacement as global sea levels rise at an unprecedented pace, warns the United Nations in its latest report. The warning comes in the UN Secretary-General’s Special Report on “Challenges related to sea-level rise and ways and approaches to address it”. […]

Mumbai heading underwater? UN flags city at risk of permanent inundation

Mumbai, Kolkata and Dhaka face threat of mass displacement as global sea levels hit record rise; UN warns more than 14 million people could lose their homes

Mumbai, Kolkata Face Rising Seas: 14 Million People Now At Risk Across South Asia

Rising seas are putting millions at risk, but India's coastal cities still have a crucial window to prepare for what's coming.