India Ranks Sixth Among Countries Most Impacted by Extreme Weather in 30 Years

New report reveals 80,000 fatalities and $180 billion in losses in India from over 400 extreme weather events since 1993.

The Germanwatch Climate Risk Index 2025 ranks India as the sixth most affected country by extreme weather events from 1993 to 2022.
India experienced over 400 extreme weather events, including floods, heatwaves, and cyclones, resulting in 80,000 deaths and $180 billion in economic losses.
Globally, extreme weather events caused nearly 800,000 deaths and $4.2 trillion in damages over the same 30-year period.
Countries in the Global South, including India, face disproportionate impacts from climate-related disasters, highlighting the need for increased climate finance and adaptation measures.
The report emphasizes the urgency for high-emission nations to accelerate mitigation efforts and address gaps in funding for loss, damage, and adaptation.