India, Feb. 4 -- Natural disasters claimed 2,936 lives across India in 2024-25 (as of January 27, 2025), according to data presented by the Centre in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The disasters, including floods and landslides, also led to the loss of 61,826 cattle, damage to over 3.63 lakh houses, and affected 14.24 lakh hectares of cropped land.

Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest number of casualties at 408, followed by Madhya Pradesh (373), Kerala (355), Maharashtra (206), and Karnataka (185). Assam saw 128 deaths but reported the most significant damage to houses, with over 1.56 lakh structures affected. Tamil Nadu had the largest area of cropped land damaged, at 4 lakh hectares.

The Centre said that it released Rs.26,841.60 crore un...