The World Bank warned that India could become one of the first places where wet-bulb temperatures routinely exceed 35 degrees C. Which of the following statements best reflect(s) the implication of the above-said report? I. Peninsular India will most likely suffer from flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts. II. The survival of animals including humans will be affected as shedding of their body heat through perspiration becomes difficult. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Statement I: The World Bank report on India’s climate future links rising wet-bulb temperatures with broader climate impacts, especially in Peninsular/coastal India, including higher risks of flooding, tropical cyclones, and droughts under warming scenarios. So this statement reflects the report’s implications. Verdict: Correct.

Statement II: A wet-bulb temperature of 35°C is a critical physiological threshold; beyond this, sweating no longer cools the body effectively, threatening survival of humans and animals. Verdict: Correct.

Therefore, both I and II are correct. My earlier answer was too narrow because it treated Statement I as unrelated to the report’s broader implications.