IndiaA recent global assessment by climate intelligence firm AlphaGeo highlights that four Indian cities, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Chennai, are among the world's most climate-vulnerable cities based on their resilience-adjusted risk scores. The study analyzed 72 major cities worldwide, evaluating their exposure to physical climate risks such as extreme heat, flooding, drought, and wildfires, and how well current adaptation measures mitigate those risks. According to the report, Ahmedabad ranks first globally with a resilience-adjusted risk (RAJ) score of 41, followed by Pakistan’s Hyderabad (41), Kolkata (35), and Lahore (35). The findings underscore the increasing vulnerability of Indian cities due to rapid urbanization combined with rising temperatures and extreme weather patterns. A separate 2025 World Bank report also notes that expanding urban areas in India face heightened exposure to extreme heat and flooding.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from independent assessments (AlphaGeo and the World Bank) without overtly favoring any political stance. It reports on climate vulnerabilities affecting Indian cities without attributing blame or proposing policy solutions, maintaining neutrality in framing.
