A new study has revealed an example of how climate change is affecting our planet. The changes taking place in the weather are clearly visible and the latest example of this is the recent floods in the desert city of Dubai after heavy rains. The changes taking place due to climate change will be visible in future also. The impact of these changes will be so widespread that huge changes can be seen in the Thar Desert of India. The Thar Desert may become a green area by the end of the century. This has come to light in a study. According to the researchers involved in the study, with the increase in temperature, many deserts around the world are expected to expand further, while the opposite trend may be seen in the Thar Desert and greenery will be seen here.
Estimate of increase in rainfall
According to research published in the Earth Future Journal, the size of the Sahara Desert may increase by 6,000 square kilometers by 2050. At the same time, average rainfall in the Thar Desert has increased by 10-50 percent between 1901 and 2015. Considering the effect of greenhouse gas, rainfall here is expected to increase by 50 to 200 percent in the coming years. The study also confirms the notion that the eastward shift of the Indian monsoon caused drought in the western and north-western regions and gradually these areas turned into desert, whereas the Indus Valley Civilization existed here thousands of years ago. And then there used to be heavy monsoon rains.
A matter of concern for the ecosystem
Researchers claim that if the trend of Indian monsoon retreating westward continues, the entire Thar Desert will turn into a humid monsoon climate zone. This will definitely be a matter of relief for India, as it will boost food security for the country’s growing population. The increase in rainfall is expected to lead to substantial improvement in food productivity, which can revolutionize the socio-economic scenario of the region. However, it is also a matter of concern for the global ecosystem. Because turning the Thar Desert into a lush green area could have cascading effects on the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
reduction in dust levels
According to Michael B. McElroy, a professor at Harvard University in the US, the latest findings show that the increase in greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities has reduced dust levels. This means that as humans pursue net-zero emissions the winds in these areas are likely to blow the same way. Like she used to walk before pre-worming. This is why, along with emissions mitigation worldwide, researchers have called for anti-desertification campaigns to be adopted by local governments to keep dust levels under control.
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