This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to climate science, accommodating to policymakers, government and students for a better understanding towards state-level climate and agriculture scenarios. The approach is quantitative, and depend on graphical representations and numerical data. However, it requires only a minimal level of statistical proficiency.
The issues of climate change are a subject that needs discussion. News and opinion articles on the topic are available daily. Nevertheless, it is important to note that not all information can be considered reliable, as numerous articles are influenced by political perspectives and ideological biases. Due to the dissemination of inaccurate information, there is a notable disparity between the perspectives of the general public and climate scientists, leading to confusion among the previous. This conclusion is drawn from my observations in scientific literature and reliable data. I have authored this book to enhance public knowledge on this subject matter. My objective is to understand the climatic trends and climatic patterns of Chhattisgarh and to assess the impacts of climate change in Chhattisgarh with special reference to the agriculture sector.
It explores the patterns of weather and climate in Chhattisgarh with monthly and seasonal overview of the state climate system. the book provides a summarized understanding of the relationship between climatic patterns and agricultural productivity. Chapter-wise explained introduction of the theoretical principles and review methodology and result and discussion and conclusion. This assessment report is based on peer-reviewed scientific publications, analyses of long term observed climate records. This book is the first ever climate report for the state from IMD, Regional center for climate research Pune and other research led reports.