In 2023, India experienced extreme weather events on 318 out of 365 days, causing 3,287 human deaths, 1.24 lakh animal deaths, and affecting 2.

In 2023, India faced extreme weather events on 318 out of 365 days, with every state and Union territory experiencing such events at least once. Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest number of extreme weather days at 149. The extreme weather events resulted in 3,287 human deaths, 1.24 lakh animal deaths, and damage to 2.21 million hectares of crop area. Heavy rains, floods, and landslides occurred on 208 days, while lightning and storms were recorded on 202 days, heatwaves on 49 days, cold waves on 29 days, and cloudbursts on nine days.

February 28, 2024
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