[19] RISING TEMPERATURE AND ITS IMPACT ON LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY WITH REFERENCE TO HILLY REGION OF EASTERN INDIA

ARTICLE INFO: Date of Submission: Mar 23, 2026, Revised: Apr 5, 2026, Accepted: Apr 10 , 2026, CrossRef d.o.i : https://doi.org/10.56815/ijmrr.v5i4.2026.234-243. How To Cite: Saunava Manna (2026). Rising Temperature and Its Impact on Loss of Biodiversity with Reference to Hilly Region of Eastern India. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews. 5(4). 234-243.

Abstract

Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century. Rising temperatures, a key indicator of climate change, significantly affect ecosystems, particularly in hilly regions where biodiversity is highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations. This paper investigates the impact of rising temperatures on the biodiversity of the hilly regions of Eastern India, emphasizing the ecological imbalance, species migration, habitat loss, and decline in endemic flora and fauna. The study underscores the urgent need for climate mitigation and adaptive conservation strategies to safeguard the unique biodiversity of this region. ising temperatures exacerbate soil erosion, reduce water availability, and alter microclimatic conditions, further intensifying ecological stress. The decline in forest cover, coupled with anthropogenic pressures, has accelerated the loss of biodiversity, threatening ecosystem services crucial for local communities. The study underscores the urgent need for integrated climate mitigation policies, adaptive conservation strategies, and community-based ecological management to preserve the unique biodiversity of Eastern India’s hilly landscapes. By highlighting the complex interactions between climate change and biodiversity, this research aims to inform policymakers, conservationists, and stakeholders about proactive measures necessary for sustaining ecological balance.