India Urged to Prioritise Disaster Prevention Amid Rising Climate Risks
India Urged to Prioritise Disaster Prevention Amid Rising Climate Risks
IN · Published Oct 15, 2026
• India has made significant progress in reducing disaster-related fatalities, but experts are calling for a shift in focus towards disaster prevention and resilience.
• Recent events, including floods in Assam, landslides in Kerala, and cloudbursts in Jammu and Kashmir, have highlighted the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disasters.

Impact & Risks

The rising frequency of extreme weather events poses risks to lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure across India. While emergency response systems have improved, the economic impact of disasters remains substantial, costing the country approximately 0.4% of its GDP annually. Vulnerable communities are particularly at risk, with damage to homes, agriculture, and public assets exacerbating long-term recovery challenges.

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