Archive · 21 Nov 2025
India Hit by Extreme Weather 99% of Days in 2025's First Nine Months
India had extreme weather almost every day from January to September 2025.
This includes heat waves, heavy rain, and floods.
Many people and animals died, and crops and houses were destroyed.
The northwest region had the most extreme weather.
This is a big problem because these events are happening more often now.
India experienced extreme weather events on 270 out of 273 days between Jan-Sep 2025
Events included heat/cold waves, lightning, heavy rain, floods, and more
These events claimed 4,064 lives, affected 9.47 million hectares of crops, and destroyed 99,533 houses
Himachal Pradesh had extreme weather on 80% of days, while Madhya Pradesh had highest fatalities (532)
Northwest region had highest frequency of extreme weather events
- Who
- India
- What
- Experienced extreme weather events
- When
- January 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
- Where
- Throughout India
- Why
- Due to climate change
Climate Change Advocates
Climate Change Skeptics
Causes of Extreme Weather
Climate Change Advocates
Climate change is the main cause of increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
Climate Change Skeptics
Natural climate variability and other factors also contribute to these events.
- Extreme Weather Days
- 270 out of 273 days (99%)
- Lives Lost
- 4,064
- Crop Area Affected (hectares)
- 9.47 million
- Houses Destroyed
- 99,533
- Animals Killed (approx.)
- 58,982
