Thursday, August 10, 2017

Warming to boost deadly humidity levels across South Asia

Warming to boost deadly humidity levels across South Asia

Millions of people living in South Asia face a deadly threat from heat and humidity driven by global warming according to a new study.


Most of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will experience temperatures close to the limits of survivability by 2100, without emissions reductions.


The research says the fraction of the population exposed to dangerous, humid heat waves may reach 30%.


South Asia is home to one-fifth of the world's inhabitants.


Full story at http://bbc.in/2hMBpRj


Source: BBC News


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