84% of Indian districts face increased extreme heat waves and extreme rainfall events, according to a study by Esri India and IPE-Global, recommending data-driven approaches and observatories for climate risk management.

84% of Indian districts face extreme heat waves, with 70% experiencing increased frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events, according to a study by Esri India and IPE-Global. The study highlights a significant increase in extreme heat wave days in the last 30 years, with a 15-fold increase, and a 19-fold increase in the last decade. The report suggests that a data-driven approach is crucial for informed policy decisions, climate adaptation, and resilience building, and recommends establishing climate-risk observatories and hyper-granular risk assessments to protect Indian agriculture, industry, and infrastructure from climate change impacts.

August 06, 2024
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