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Maharashtra Floods: Climate Crisis Claims 11 Lives
19 Nov
Summary
- September floods in Maharashtra caused 11 deaths and disrupted life.
- 87% of Maharashtra adults experienced global warming effects.
- India endured extreme weather on 90% of days in 2024.
In September, Maharashtra experienced devastating floods from heavy rainfall, claiming at least 11 lives and disrupting daily life across several districts. This event underscores the intensifying climate crisis, with erratic monsoon patterns affecting both agriculture and urban infrastructure.
New Climate Opinion Maps for India reveal deep concern, with 87% of Maharashtra adults reporting personal experience with global warming's effects and 91% expressing worry. Nationally, India, a highly vulnerable nation, endured extreme weather on 322 days in 2024, nearly 90% of the year.
These maps, based on extensive surveys, show how climate change is perceived across India. Experts emphasize that understanding public perception is crucial for developing effective climate action plans and policies that resonate with lived realities and garner public support.
