India's Climate Crisis: Rising Heatwaves and Rainfall Extremes

Over 84% of India's districts are prone to extreme heat waves, and 70% are experiencing increased rainfall intensity. The report by IPE Global Limited reveals that Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tripura are top heatwave hotspots. Abinash Mohanty advocates for climate-risk observatories to protect Indian agriculture and infrastructure.

Over 84% of India's districts are susceptible to severe heat waves, and 70% are witnessing a rise in extreme rainfall events, a new report reveals.

The analysis titled 'Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate' by IPE Global Limited and Esri India Technologies highlights the extended summer-like conditions during the June-September monsoon season.

According to Abinash Mohanty, head of Climate Change and Sustainability Practice at IPE Global Limited, eight out of ten Indians will be highly exposed to extreme events by 2036. He calls for the adoption of hyper-granular risk assessments and climate-risk observatories for national resilience.

(With inputs from agencies.)