Opinion | Wayanad Landslides To Intensifying Assam Floods: India Needs Tough Climate Action, And It Needs It Now

The causes of disasters like the Wayanad landslides are multifaceted, but a significant factor is the changing climate patterns.

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India’s recent spate of natural calamities – from the devastating landslides in Wayanad to the massive floods in Assam and the flash floods in the Himalayas – has brought the nation’s vulnerability to extreme weather into sharp focus. The Wayanad landslides, one of the deadliest in Kerala’s history, have claimed over 361 lives and displaced thousands. Assam, too, faced a grim situation with nearly 23 lakh people affected across 28 districts. Meanwhile, the Himalayan