UPSC 2025EnvironmentModerate

The World Bank warned that India could become one of the first places where wet-bulb temperatures routinely exceed 35 °C. Which of the following statements best reflect(s) the implication of the above-said report? 1. Peninsular India will most likely suffer from flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts. 2. The survival of animals including humans will be affected as shedding of their body heat through perspiration becomes difficult. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a
1 only
b
2 only
c
Both 1 and 2
d
Neither 1 nor 2
Climate ChangeWet-bulb TemperatureWorld BankWet-bulb temperaturesPeninsular IndiaPerspirationHeat stress

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