India has been ranked ninth worldwide among the countries most affected by extreme weather events in the past three decades, according to the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 released by the environmental think tank Germanwatch. The ranking, based on data from 1995 to 2024, highlights how intensifying heat waves, floods, droughts, and cyclones are imposing rising human and economic costs across India.

The index, released on Wednesday, evaluates nations based on fatalities, financial losses, and the number of extreme weather events recorded over the period. The findings paint a stark picture: India remains one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, despite ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster response and promote renewable energy. ADVERTISEMENT

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