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11mo ago

India's Elections Overlook Climate Crisis Despite Severe Impact on Millions

Voters face extreme weather challenges, but political campaigns focus on religion and caste issues.

Vaibhav Maske, a farmer, carries water in a vessel at his farm outside Beed, India, Friday, May 3, 2024. Voters in India, from the rain-drenched Himalayas in the north to the sweltering, dry south, are looking for politicians who promise relief, stability and resilience to the wide-ranging and damaging effects of a warming climate. Maske said local and federal governments need to prioritize providing a water source for farming. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
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Overview

  • Nearly 970 million Indians are voting amid severe heat and unpredictable weather caused by climate change.
  • Farmers in drought-prone regions struggle without adequate water resources as political leaders ignore environmental issues.
  • Coastal communities face stronger cyclones, with insufficient government support leading to increased frustration.
  • Flooding in Assam disrupts livelihoods, yet political promises for relief remain unfulfilled.
  • Himalayan regions experience melting glaciers and heavy rains, but election campaigns neglect long-term climate strategies.