Extreme weather devastates India, exposing policy gaps

In 2025, India faced many extreme weather events like floods, landslides, heatwaves, and cyclones.

These events caused a lot of damage, with over 4,000 people losing their lives and crops on 47 million hectares being destroyed.

Regions like Punjab, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, and the east coast were badly affected.

The floods and landslides destroyed homes, livelihoods, and infrastructure, leaving many people displaced and uncertain about their future.

The heatwaves hit the poorest the hardest, especially in rural areas.

The government's response has been criticized as inadequate, with relief efforts being described as mere band-aids.

Experts say that better water governance, disaster preparedness, and investment in rural infrastructure are needed to build resilience against such events.

Without urgent action, these crises could become even worse in the future.