New Climate Risks In South Asia

(28 Mar 08 - RV) A new report estimates that 125 million people could be displaced in South Asia by the end of the century if global temperatures rise between 4-5 degrees Celsius.

The report, issued by Greenpeace, says if such a rise happens the people of the region will be displaced by rising sea levels and droughts associated with shrinking water supplies and changes to the Monsoon season.

Bangladesh alone could send 75 million people to India.

Greenpeace spokesperson Vinuta Gobal says the Indian Government in particular is singled out in the report.