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Climate Crisis: India’s Sundarbans Faces Rising Sea Refugees

11/7/2025

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As COP30 begins, Sky News highlights India's Sundarbans climate refugees, including Arun Pramanik, a fisherman who lost Lohachara Island to rising seas.
Deepak Patra has moved six times in 30 years due to flooding and erosion.
Ghoramara Island, once home to about 5,000 residents, has shrunk.
Saima Bibi recalls escaping to Sagar Island after floods destroyed their home.

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As COP30 begins, Sky News highlights India's Sundarbans climate refugees, including Arun Pramanik, a fisherman who lost Lohachara Island to rising seas.
Deepak Patra has moved six times in 30 years due to flooding and erosion.
Ghoramara Island, once home to about 5,000 residents, has shrunk.
Saima Bibi recalls escaping to Sagar Island after floods destroyed their home.