Maldives and Lakshadweep island threat of sea level rise looming may submerged by year 2050

Maldives Sink: Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22 April. This is a day that reminds us of the responsibility towards our earth and its future crises, but this year’s message is more serious than ever. This is because a beautiful part of the earth is slowly reaching the verge of drowning in the sea water.

This is a terrible truth of the real effects of climate change, which is creating a crisis of life, culture and existence for generations to come. Maldives, which tourists from all over the world, are now struggling for their existence. This country is the lowest country in the world, the average height is just 1.5 meters. Out of its 1190 islands, 80% of islands are located at a height of less than 1 meter above sea level. According to the report of the World Meteorological Organization, the sea level from 1901 to 2018 has increased by 15–25 cm. This increase between 2013 and 2022 has been 4.62 mm per year – that is, now the sea is growing faster than before.

Many islands of Maldives will be submerged by 2050
Scientists estimate that by 2050 many islands in Maldives may be submerged. This is not just a geographical crisis but a sign of cultural and human disaster. A country, which is not a major threat to the environment itself, is now going to be the first victim of the world’s carbon activities.

Lakshadweep of India: The sea is getting caught
Like the neighboring Maldives, the Lakshadweep archipelago of India is now being ready to face a direct hit of climate change. According to a study conducted by IIT Kharagpur and Department of Science and Technology, the sea level is expected to rise in Lakshadweep at a rate of 0.4–0.9 mm per year.

It is not just a climate crisis, but also a humanitarian crisis
As the beaches are slipping back, thousands of people are on the verge of being homeless. Their property, employment, tradition and culture are all in a position to absorb the sea.