‘Climate of India during 2021’ report

• Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) published its “Climate of India during 2021” report on January 21, 2022.

• As per report, year 2021 was the fifth warmest year in India since country-wide records started in India in 1901.

• India reported a loss of 1,750 lives because of extreme weather events in 2021.

• Maharashtra was the most adversely affected state, with 350 deaths.

• Among extreme weather events, lightning & thunderstorms was responsible for highest 787 lives followed by floods, heavy rains, and landslides, causing deaths of 759 people.