Guwahati, Nov. 7 -- Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe across India, with at least one part of the country experiencing such events on most days of the year. Between 2022 and 2026, extreme weather was recorded on 86 to 99 per cent of days annually, according to a report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and Down To Earth (DTE).

The report, titled Climate India 2026: An Assessment of Extreme Weather Events, was released on November 4, 2026. It highlights the growing frequency of weather-related disasters and their consequences for human lives, agriculture and livelihoods.

The proportion of days affected by extreme weather increased from 86-88 per cent in 2022 and 2023 to 93 per cent in 2024...