India, May 6 -- Cyclone Idai's devastation in Zimbabwe's Chimanimani District went far beyond deaths, destroyed homes and a US$2 billion economic toll.

Researchers found survivors grappling with deep emotional trauma, fractured communities, loss of ancestral lands and disrupted cultural and spiritual practices.

They argue that recovery must address these invisible losses, not just rebuild infrastructure.

When environmental hazards strike, the damage is usually counted in numbers: how many people died, how many homes were destroyed, how many people were displaced, and how much money it will take to rebuild.

But not all losses and damage can be measured in financial terms. Some of the most profound impacts of climate-induced disasters a...