The Quint's video: Climate Change Documentary MUMBAI: RISING WATERS SINKING CITY

– India's financial capital – is sinking. Studies by national and international climate research organisations have predicted that the city will go underwater by 2100 because of climate change-induced flooding. In our documentary, we explore how rising sea levels and a host of local policy and environmental issues are threatening Mumbai's survival. 1:11 - The history of Mumbai and the seven islands 2:13 - What is sea level rise and how is it expected to impact Mumbai? 3:22 - The plight of the frontliners 4:36 - Why are cyclones becoming common in the Arabian Sea? 5:49 - About Mumbai’s original inhabitants — the Koli fishing community 8:02 - How is sea level rise impacting people living in the suburbs? 9:37 - The memories of 2005 Mumbai floods 11:40 - Mumbai Coastal Road Project and other development activities 13:18 - The Mumbai City Climate Action Plan 15:05 - How are Mumbaikars adapting to their new reality? Video: The Quint Music: BMG Support The Quint's independent journalism. Become a member now: https://www.thequint.com/plan-selection?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social_tq Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSaf-7p3J_N-02p7jHzm5tA/join __________________ SUPPORT OUT CAMPAIGNS: https://www.thequint.com/special-projects?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social_tq Check out The Quint for more news: https://www.thequint.com The Quint in Hindi: https://hindi.thequint.com For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2aIcith You can also follow The Quint here: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1RXYIg5 Twitter: http://bit.ly/1tjFuxI Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Piyc18