Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Rising-River-in-India-27MZIFL70Y18.htmlConceptually similarRising River in IndiaGP01Z3RCompleted★★★★Sea Level Rise in IndiaGP01V29Completed★★★★Sea Level Rise in IndiaGP01V20Completed★★★★Eroded Light House on Sagar islandGP01JO6Completed★★★★Sea Level Rise in IndiaGP01V1FCompleted★★★★Sea Level Rise in IndiaGP01V38Completed★★★★Sea Level Rise in IndiaGP01V1WCompleted★★★★Sea Level Rise in IndiaGP01V2WCompleted★★★★Climate Ban the Bulb Action in KolkataGP01HBNCompleted★★★★View AllGP01WJKRising River in IndiaThe appearance of mangroves on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata (Calcutta) is an indicator of the increased salinity of the water. Sea water has already come in to these shores and is a first warning sign of the danger of sea level rise here.Locations:India-Kolkata-West BengalDate:23 Feb, 2009Credit:© Greenpeace / Emma StonerMaximum size:2700px X 1800pxKeywords:Boats-Bridges-Climate (campaign title)-Day-KWCI (GPI)-Local population-Mangroves-Outdoors-Rivers-Salinisation-Sea level rise-WaterShoot:Climate Voices from IndiaClimate change is already affecting Indian residents living along the coastline. In developing countries like India, climate change could represent an additional stress on ecological and socioeconomic systems that are already facing tremendous pressures. Along the coastline the economy is closely tied to its natural resource base, making India considerably vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
