India is among the regions severely affected by extreme weather events linked to climate change and El Niño. In April 2026, a brutal heatwave exposed 146.5 million people in India to extreme heat, highlighting the vulnerability of the region to rising temperatures. The WMO warns that the intensifying climate crisis will continue to disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, leading to increased health risks, economic losses, and environmental degradation. The report also notes that the global reliance on fossil fuels is exacerbating the crisis, contributing to rising energy and food costs.