Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems, finds report
Vulnerable communities, including rural populations, informal workers, women and children, face the greatest risks. These groups are often the least equipped to cope with climate shocks, deepening existing inequalities. Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: KVS GIRI
Climate change is emerging as a major public health threat in India, according to a new report; it is reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems and putting nearly 40% of regions at high risk from extreme weather events.
Report, Under the Weather: India’s Climate-Health Intersections and Pathways to ResilienceDasra, a charity fundraiser, emphasizes that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods and cyclones are no longer isolated events but part of a continuous cycle of disruption affecting health, livelihoods and access to care across the country.
It was published – 06 April 2026 16:50 IST
