Vol. 1, Issue 2, Part A (2019)

Climate change, accelerated by anthropogenic activities, has emerged as one of the most critical global environmental issues of the 21^st century. Increasing greenhouse gas concentrations have led to significant alterations in temperature, precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events worldwide. India, with its diverse climatic regions and rapidly urbanizing cities, is particularly vulnerable to these impacts. Rising sea levels, changing rainfall patterns, and the urban heat island effect are increasingly linked with adverse health outcomes, including respiratory ailments, heat-related illnesses, vector-borne and water-borne diseases, and malnutrition. This review examines the key dimensions of climate change in India.