It wouldn't be wrong to say that climate change is the greatest threat ever to humanity.
It is a global crisis putting over one million species at risk of extinction.
But certainly, not all regions are facing the consequences equally. In this article, we will talk about the five countries that are most vulnerable to the issue.
Seeing what's happening all around - such as the increasing temperature, altered rain pattern, sea-level rise, ongoing water scarcity, severe and frequent storms, etc. - it's pretty much clear that climate change is the ultimate call of the hour. Just for an instance, our planet's average temperature has increased by 1°C over the last century, and needless to say, that the scenario is a lot scarier than it sounds. Also, it's causing the death of millions of people all across the world.
Japan: A land that experiences extreme weather events
Over the last two decades, Japan's temperature has increased a lot, which is further disrupting agricultural activities. A recent report has shown that the corals living in the Japanese seas are dying due to the rising sea temperature. Also, the country is experiencing several issues such as heavy rains, floods, heatwaves, fewer snowfalls, earthquakes, and more.
Philippines: Located in the world's most cyclone-prone region
The Philippines, on average, gets hit by 20 typhoons each year. The country - which is a collection of islands - is highly exposed to natural disasters such as cyclones, landslides, floods, droughts, etc. In fact, its sea levels are rising faster than the average global rate. Lots of underwater species have died due to the increased temperature recently.
Madagascar: Affected drastically in various ways
Madagascar is home to one of the world's most biodiverse rainforests - which are at huge risk due to climate change. Lots of animal species living there are going to extinct by the end of this century. Also, the country is experiencing floods, cyclones, droughts, and several other issues quite frequently. It is now suffering a huge food as well as the water crisis.
Germany: Experienced a severe heatwave in 2018
The heatwave in 2018 caused the death of more than 1000 people. Precisely, the country's annual temperature has raised by 1.6°C - which is more than the average global rate. It also sees heavy rainfalls quite frequently, which is further taking a serious toll on the agricultural sectors. However, the German government has taken some policies to respond.
India: At an alarming state in terms of global warming
Several parts of India (especially Kerala, Odisha, West Bengal) sees massive floods every year. Thousands of people have died over the last years due to heatwaves. Also, the country has been facing a huge crisis in agriculture, farming, and other sectors. What's scarier is that the condition here is getting worse each passing day.
Some other countries on the list are Kenya, Canada, Sri Lanka, etc.
