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India Faces Climate Crisis: 3,000 Dead, Urgent Action Needed

6/12/2025

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A startling report from India's Centre for Science and Environment reveals a dramatic rise in extreme weather events, leading to nearly 3,000 deaths and devastating losses in crops and homes in 2024 alone. Experts are calling for urgent action to bolster climate resilience and enhance data collection to combat this growing crisis.

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A startling report from India's Centre for Science and Environment reveals a dramatic rise in extreme weather events, leading to nearly 3,000 deaths and devastating losses in crops and homes in 2024 alone. Experts are calling for urgent action to bolster climate resilience and enhance data collection to combat this growing crisis.