Biswendu BhattacharjeeBelem (Brazil), Nov. 12 -- India ranks among the top ten countries globally most affected by climate change, as detailed in a report released in Belem on Wednesday.
The report highlights the toll that extreme weather events including heat waves, storms, and floods have taken on vulnerable nations, including India. According to the 2026 Climate Risk Index by German watch, Dominica, Myanmar, and Honduras are listed as the three countries most impacted by extreme weather over the last three decades.
While the majority of countries in the top rankings are in the Global South, several European nations and the United States are also included in the top 30, showcasing the widespread effects of climate change. The report ind...