TemperatureProjected to increase by as much as 3 to 4 degrees celsius towards the end of the 21st century.The warming will be across the country. More pronounced over parts of northern India.Water resourcesThe hydrological cycle (includes processes such as evaporation and precipitation) is predicted to become more intense and unstable.Higher annual average rainfall in southwest India. Low rainfall in the western parts of the Ganga basin.Some areas will get excess rain while others will have extreme drought.ForestsForest cover is likely to decrease, which may lead to loss of biodiversity.FoodgrainsReduction in farm yields as a result of an increase in temperature.Change more pronounced for rain-fed crops like rice.Health Climate change could increase the incidence of malaria in areas that are already prone to the disease and also introduce it into new areas.