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Project detail:
India’s climate variability, increased frequency and severity of disasters, and temperature spikes1 imperils millions. More than 80 percent of India's population lives in areas highly susceptible to extreme seismic risk and hydrometeorological disasters, including floods, droughts, and cyclones. Out of the almost 3.3 million km2 of landmass, 59 percent is prone to earthquakes of moderate to very high intensity, 15 percent is susceptible to landslides, 12 percent is prone to river floods, and 75 percent of the coastline faces cyclone risk2 , 33% of experiencing erosion3 . India, ranking seventh in climate disaster impact4 , has an average annual loss of $87 billion5 from extreme weather. Rising temperature, sea-level rise, and extreme precipitation due to climate change are expected to further retreat the country’s glacier mass, and increase the frequency and magnitude of wildfires, landslides, coastal and river flooding. The trajectory of climatic changes, unplanned urbanization, and population growth could drive 50 million people6 into poverty by 2040, intensifying health, economic, and food security risks. Studies show potential infrastructure losses from sea-level rise and inundation in cities like Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata whereas unplanned urban expansion worsens flooding and heat stress in major cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Despite achievements7 in reducing disaster-induced mortality, significant investments are needed to reduce annual economic losses and strengthen household, community, infrastructure and institutional resilience.
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