Global sea levels rose 0.23 inches in 2024, satellite records show, compared to the predicted 0.17 inches expected for the year.

Coastal cities in India have also witnessed the sea level rise in recent years. Mumbai, for instance, has witnessed a rise of 4.44 cm between 1987 and 2021, the worst among Indian cities.

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