India Ranks 9th Globally: Climate Disasters Claim 80,000 Lives and Affect 1.3 Billion People Since 1995

Nov 12, 2025 07:21 am CST

A new Climate Risk Index report reveals India's vulnerability to climate change, with 430 extreme weather events causing 80,000 deaths and $170 billion in economic losses over three decades. The country faces recurring floods, cyclones, and heat waves that continue to undermine development progress and threaten millions annually, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation strategies and climate resilience.