Indian children among most exposed to extreme heat, drought, and multiple climate hazards: UNICEF Report (opens original article in a new tab)

A UNICEF report reveals Indian children are highly exposed to climate hazards including extreme heat and drought, ranking fifth globally in multi-hazard exposure with 55% facing at least three climate risks, though India's child vulnerability score suggests stronger resilience compared to the global median.

• Children in India are among the most exposed to climate hazards like extreme heat and drought according to a UNICEF report
• India ranks fifth in multi-hazard exposure score with 55% of children facing at least three climate hazards
• India's child vulnerability score is 3.44, indicating stronger capacity to face climate risks compared to global median