The Indian Ocean is warming at a higher rate than other oceans, a report on climate change stated on Monday, with scientists warning that India will witness increased heat waves and flooding, which will be the irreversible effects of climate change.

The authors of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment Report, “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”, said the warming of the ocean will lead to a rise in sea levels, which will contribute to more frequent and severe coastal flooding in low-level areas.