The Engineering Paradox: India’s Fragile Balance Between Urban Growth and Climate Resilience
The Rising Tide of Urban Vulnerability As sea levels continue to rise, India’s coastal metropolises are facing an unprecedented existential challenge, forcing policymakers to reconsider the efficacy of traditional engineering solutions in the face of accelerating climate change. Recent reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicate that the Indian coastline is warming…