Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Faces Climate Shocks: Snowless Winters to Extreme Floods
India is facing big changes because of climate change.
This year, places like Kashmir didn't have snow, which hurt tourism and water.
Heavy rains caused floods and landslides in some areas, especially in Himachal Pradesh and the Northeast.
These events are happening more often because of changes in the ocean's temperature patterns like El Nino and La Nina, leading to extreme weather, including intense heatwaves.
Air pollution also remains a big problem, with Delhi being one of the most polluted cities in the world.
India is experiencing climate change impacts, including extreme heat and water stress.
Gulmarg, Kashmir, had a snowless winter, impacting tourism and water availability.
Himachal Pradesh faced monsoon disasters, with 109 deaths and significant property damage.
Northeast India suffered from floods and landslides, affecting over half a million people.
Extreme weather events are intensifying due to El Nino and La Nina, impacting rainfall patterns.
- Who
- India is the main area affected, with various regions experiencing different climate impacts.
- What
- India is experiencing several climate change impacts, including snowless winters, floods, heatwaves, and air pollution.
- When
- This year, with impacts continuing to evolve.
- Where
- Across India, including Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Northeast India, and major cities.
- Why
- Climate change is driving these changes, causing erratic rainfall and extreme weather.
Issue
Perspective
Infrastructure vs. Environmental Concerns
Issue
Developing rapid infrastructure comes at a cost in ecologically vulnerable regions.
Perspective
Flood mitigation and disaster risk reduction need to be at the forefront of major infrastructure projects.
- Deaths in Himachal Pradesh due to monsoon
- 109
- Monetary loss in Himachal Pradesh
- Rs 883 crore
- People affected by floods/landslides (Northeast)
- Over half a million
- India's PM2.5 concentration decline (2024)
- 7%
- India's global pollution ranking
- 5th most polluted country