India, June 19 -- A new UNICEF report says 97% of children in India are exposed to at least two overlapping climate or disaster-related hazards.

Drought and extreme heat are the most common combination, affecting more than 158 million children across the country.

More than 234 million children in India face at least three climate hazards, increasing risks to health, nutrition, education and safety.

UNICEF says climate adaptation, disaster preparedness and social protection systems must put children's needs at the centre.

Almost every child in India is exposed to at least one climate hazard, while 97 per cent face two or more overlapping risks, according to a new United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) report.

The report, released on ...