Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:11am on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
India ranks ninth globally in Germanwatch's Global Climate Risk Index for countries most impacted by climate disasters between 1995-2024. The nation endured nearly 430 extreme weather events over three decades, causing over 80,000 deaths and approximately $170 billion in cumulative economic losses. Major catastrophes include the 1999 Odisha Super Cyclone, 2013 Uttarakhand floods, and record-breaking heatwaves in 1998, 2002, and 2015 that killed thousands. Storms and floods consistently dominate economic damage, with densely populated coastal areas and river basins facing existential threats. The report distinguishes India among countries suffering recurring extreme events rather than rare singular catastrophes. Recovery efforts struggle keeping pace with successive climate-driven shocks, severely hindering sustainable development progress. (PC: Maces & India Today)
