Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 -- Experts raised serious concern regarding climate change and global warming at the Earth Again Conference-2025, organised by the Sambad Group, in the Odisha capital today.

The experts including Works Department Engineer In-Chief (EIC) and Special Secretary Laxmidhar Padhi and former Managing Director (MD) of Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation Limited (OBCC) Jaykrushna Das spoke at a session on road projects in the contexts of climate change.

"Climate change is real and we all are experiencing its impact. Our state Odisha has witnessed 5 to 6 per cent rise in rainfall due to climate change. The sea levels on Odisha coast are projected to rise by 40 to 50 cm due to the impact of climate change and global warm...