Vulnerable communities — including rural populations, informal workers, women, and children — face the greatest risks. These groups are often the least equipped to cope with climate shocks, deepening existing inequalities. Image used for representational purposes only
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Climate change is emerging as a major public health threat in India, reshaping disease patterns, straining healthcare systems, and placing nearly 40% of districts at high risk from extreme weather events, according to a new report.
The report, Under the Weather: India’s Climate-Health Intersections and Pathways to Resilience, by Dasra, a philanthropy fund organisation, highlights how rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, and cyclones are no longer isolated events but part of a continuous cycle of disruption affecting health, livelihoods, and access to care across the country.
Published – April 06, 2026 04:50 pm IST
