Climate change and its implications for punjab's economy
Climate change and its implications for Punjab's economy **Climate Change Punjab is an agricultural state located in northern India. The state's economy relies heavily on agriculture, which accounts for about 25% of its GDP. Climate change threatens to disrupt Punjab's agriculture and have disastrous consequences for the state's economy. Here are some of the implications of climate change for Punjab's economy: Decline in agricultural production : Climate change is already causing a decline in agricultural production in Punjab. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events are affecting crops. For example, the production of rice, which is a staple crop in Punjab, has already decreased due to heat stress. Water scarcity: Punjab is a water-stressed region, and climate change is exacerbating the problem. Rising temperatures are leading to increased evaporation, while changing rainfall patterns are leading to decreas...