Alarming Climate Shift in India: Study Reveals Swapping Trends in Weather Patterns
A groundbreaking study by IPE-Global and Esri India has revealed a worrying trend in India's climate, with traditionally flood-prone areas now experiencing droughts and drought-affected regions witnessing floods. This "swapping trend" is reshaping the nation's climate risk landscape, putting millions of lives and livelihoods in jeopardy.
The research, which analyzed climate data from 1973 to 2023, found that over 85% of India's districts are vulnerable to extreme weather events, with nearly 45% showing evidence of this dramatic shift. The study reported a four-fold increase in the frequency, intensity, and unpredictability of climate extremes over recent decades, with the past 10 years seeing a five-fold surge.
Abinash Mohanty, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability Practice at IP...