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India Faces 5.4 Million Climate Displacements in 2024

6/27/2025

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In 2024, India grappled with a staggering 5.4 million climate-induced displacements, the highest in South Asia. Floods, droughts, and cyclones have uprooted vulnerable farmers and daily wage earners, pushing them into overcrowded cities where resources are stretched thin. Without a dedicated policy for climate migrants, poverty and social tensions continue to escalate, underscoring the urgent need for targeted support.

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In 2024, India grappled with a staggering 5.4 million climate-induced displacements, the highest in South Asia. Floods, droughts, and cyclones have uprooted vulnerable farmers and daily wage earners, pushing them into overcrowded cities where resources are stretched thin. Without a dedicated policy for climate migrants, poverty and social tensions continue to escalate, underscoring the urgent need for targeted support.