Question
According to the Climate Risk Index 2026, where does
India rank among the most climate-affected countries during 1995–2024, and what were the estimated economic losses during this period?Solution
• The Climate Risk Index 2026 places India at the 9th position among the most climate-affected nations over the 1995–2024 period. • India suffered over 80,000 deaths and USD 170 billion in economic losses, driven by 430+ extreme eventsincluding heatwaves, floods, cyclones, and droughts. • These disasters impacted an estimated 1.3 billion people, with annual average losses reaching USD 5.6 billion, underscoring the severity of India’s climate vulnerability.
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