India, July 1 -- From roads that melt in summer heat to power plants shutting down for lack of water, and telecom networks buckling under extreme weather stress, India's highways, railways, energy grids, ports, and defence posts are increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks

Climate change isn't just about erratic rains, heatwaves, and extreme weather events leading to natural disasters; it's silently and actively wearing down the very backbone of our nation, impacting its infrastructure and consequently its economy in a very subtle manner. India's essential infrastructures - from the highways and railways to power grids, ports, airports, water systems, and telecom networks - are facing a growing crisis.

As if in science fiction, railway...