India faced severe weather for 270 out of the first 273 days of 2025. This means nearly the entire year has been affected by extreme weather events. From the northern mountains to the southern coast, every region has experienced floods, landslides, storms, and heatwaves.
Himachal Pradesh was the worst-hit state, with 217 days of extreme weather. This includes winter floods, pre-monsoon landslides, and violent monsoon cloudbursts. The continuous events caused 380 deaths and widespread damage to houses, roads, and infrastructure. Small Himalayan states like Sikkim also suffered, recording 125 days of extreme weather.
Central India, especially Madhya Pradesh, endured 144 days of extreme weather. The state reported the highest number of deaths in the country, with 532 people losing their lives. Madhya Pradesh also became a hotspot for lightning strikes and storms, with 183 such incidents reported.
Other heavily affected states included Andhra Pradesh with 484 deaths, Jharkhand with 478, and Uttar Pradesh with 321. Kerala, in the south, faced 147 days of extreme weather, particularly during the pre-monsoon season, which alone caused 60 days of harsh conditions.
The Climate India Report 2025 highlights that extreme weather has caused enormous human and economic loss. Across the country, 4,064 people died due to storms, floods, heatwaves, and landslides. Animal deaths reached nearly 59,000, including livestock critical to farmers’ livelihoods. More than 99,000 houses were damaged, leaving thousands homeless or in urgent need of repair. Crops across several states were destroyed, affecting both food supply and farmers’ incomes.
Experts say climate change is a key reason for the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather in India. Rising global temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and melting glaciers in the Himalayas contribute to floods, landslides, and storms. Unplanned urbanisation, deforestation, and poor drainage systems worsen the effects of natural disasters.
Himachal Pradesh’s hilly terrain makes it especially vulnerable. Landslides and floods in the state not only kill people but also destroy roads, schools, and hospitals. In Madhya Pradesh, the combination of storms, lightning, and flooding has repeatedly disrupted daily life and caused significant deaths. The situation in southern states like Kerala shows that even coastal regions are not immune, facing heavy rainfall and pre-monsoon storms that damage homes and crops.
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The losses are not only in human life but also in agriculture and the economy. Crops such as wheat, rice, and vegetables were destroyed in multiple states. Damage to houses and infrastructure requires large-scale rebuilding, putting additional pressure on state resources. Livestock deaths also harm farmers, as they lose both food sources and income.
Authorities in India are trying to improve disaster management. Early warning systems, evacuation plans, and community awareness programs have helped save lives, but more work is needed. Experts recommend better planning for urban areas, stricter building codes, and reforestation to reduce landslides and flooding. The government also needs to support farmers and affected communities with quick relief and insurance schemes to recover from losses.
The data from 2025 highlights the urgent need for climate action. With almost 99% of the year experiencing extreme weather, India must strengthen both adaptation and mitigation strategies. Preparedness for disasters can reduce deaths and protect communities from long-term economic damage. Awareness campaigns can help people respond better to floods, storms, and heatwaves, especially in vulnerable regions like the Himalayas and central India.
In conclusion, 2025 has been one of the harshest years for India in terms of extreme weather. States like Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh faced severe losses in lives, homes, and crops. Climate change, combined with local vulnerabilities, makes the country highly prone to natural disasters. Stronger disaster management, better urban planning, and global efforts to combat climate change are essential to reduce the impact of such events in the future.
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