“Heat is emerging as a new driver of drought in India’s changing climate regime.” Explain the mechanisms through which rising temperatures intensify drought conditions. Examine its implications for agricultural planning.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “Heat is emerging as a new driver of drought in India’s changing climate regime.” Explain the mechanisms through which rising temperatures intensify drought conditions. Examine its implications for agricultural planning. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The increasing occurrence of heat …