Extreme Weather Events: India’s Preparedness - By Chandrakant Singh

Recently, the United Nations in its Global Assessment Report (GAR 2022), released in March 2022, predicted that world will face approx. 560 extreme weather events every year by 2030. As per the Report, over the last two decades, the Earth has witnessed 350-500 medium- to large-scale extreme weather events every year. In comparison, this is five times higher than the previous three decades.

This rapid rise in extreme weather events over the last two decades can be attributed to human induced climate change. Further, more frequent extreme weather events may lead to rises in poverty burden, adversely impact food security, health, ....