A new report from Germanwatch, the Global Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025, has ranked India 9th among the countries most affected by extreme weather events over the last three decades (1995-2024). This long-term analysis highlights the severe human and economic toll of the climate crisis on the nation. The report reveals that during this period, India faced nearly 430 extreme weather events, resulting in over 80,000 fatalities and staggering economic losses exceeding $170 billion. This Logical Indian article breaks down the report’s findings, explaining what the CRI measures, why India’s vulnerability is so high, and what this means for the nation’s future development and climate resilience efforts. It underscores an urgent call for stronger adaptation strategies and global climate finance.
India Ranks 9th Among Nations Worst-Hit by Climate Disasters: 5 Key Findings
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