India records extreme weather events on 86-99% of days between 2022 and 2026
What happened
A Climate India 2026 report released on November 4, 2026, found that India recorded extreme weather events on 86–99 per cent of days each year between January and September from 2022 to 2026. Over the five-year period, extreme weather events claimed 16,303 lives, with nearly 65 per cent of those deaths occurring between 2024 and 2026. At least 20.6 million hectares of cropped area were affected, with 2025 recording the highest damage at 9.47 million hectares.
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Why it matters
The report highlights shifting seasonal patterns, including warmer winters and earlier heatwaves, which are causing growing agricultural losses during the pre-monsoon season. The frequency of these events has risen sharply, peaking at 99 per cent of days affected in 2025.
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Who's involved
- India Meteorological DepartmentMeteorological agency of the Government of India
- Mrutyunjay MohapatraDirector General of the India Meteorological Department
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India Meteorological Department
meteorological agency of the Government of India
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