Arctic Ice Melting's Impact on South Asian Monsoon
Former Indian environment minister Jairam Ramesh has highlighted new scientific evidence linking Arctic sea-ice loss to increased high-intensity rainfall in South Asia. This accelerated melting, which is occurring at a rate four times faster than elsewhere, may significantly affect the region's monsoon patterns, according to a recent study.
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Former environment minister Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the implications of Arctic sea-ice loss on South Asian weather patterns. He revealed that fresh scientific evidence suggests a link between dwindling Arctic ice and an uptick in high-intensity rainfall days in the region.
Ramesh noted on social media platform X that Arctic ice is melting at an accelerating pace, potentially four times faster than in other global areas. This accelerated warming could have a profound impact on the Indian monsoon, further compounding existing climate challenges.
Referencing a new study, Ramesh emphasized that the decline in Arctic ice correlates with more intense summer monsoon precipitation under greenhouse warming scenarios. This year's monsoon patterns, he added, seem to underscore the study's findings.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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