“We were talking about current climate changes in Mumbai. the latest report by risk consultancy firm Mapelcroft has Mumbai among its list of cities that are at extreme physical and economic risk due to changes in climactic conditions. According to it, Mumbai’s proximity to the coast and the surrounding hilly terrain are the reasons why it is featured in Maplecroft’s sixth annual climate change Vulnerability Index.

        “Pollution generated locally is usually swept away by wind blowing in from the sea. In Mumbai’s case, however, it is surrounded by hilly terrains and numerous mountain ranges that lock this air within the area. Also, the extreme humidity tends to hold on to particulate matter for a longer time.

        The current climatic conditions in Mumbai are getting warmer day to day due to the increasing temperature. The sudden raining in the month of march has caused many adverse effects due to which destruction of crops such has cashew nut, mango, grapes, wheat, lentils,rice, etc by 35%. This will eventually effect the economic growth of the nation. globe warming and pollution can be stated as some of the major source for such climatic change. big steps should be taken so as to reduce the effects of such situation.