A new report, the Germanwatch Global Climate Risk Index (CRI), starkly highlights India’s immense vulnerability, placing the nation ninth globally among countries most impacted by climate disasters over the three-decade period spanning 1995 to 2024. This ranking underscores that India is one of the countries most affected by recurring extreme events, distinguishing it from those hit by rare, singular catastrophes.

The data reveals that the country has endured nearly 430 extreme weather events, resulting in the devastating loss of more than 80,000 lives and cumulative economic losses reaching an estimated $170 billion over the last thirty years.

The sheer scale of the disaster profile showcases India’s multi-faceted exposure to climate hazards. Major events like the 1999 Odisha Super Cy

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