25 Years Of Floods: What India's Human And Economic Losses Look Like
Recent data shows that floods in India have caused over 36,000 deaths and affected 36.5 crore people between 2000 and 2025. While recent annual death tolls have decreased, large-scale flooding continues to impact states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Why it matters
The data underscores the persistent human and economic toll of climate-related disasters in India, highlighting the need for better disaster management.
Floods continue to affect parts of north India, with Bihar now facing a serious situation as the Ganga has crossed its previous highest recorded level at Patna's Gandhi Ghat. The Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Budhi Gandak, Punpun and Ghaghra are flowing above danger levels at several locations, while more than 16.8 lakh people across 11 Bihar districts have been affected. The state has deployed rescue teams and nearly 700 boats in flood-hit areas.Uttar Pradesh is also dealing with flooding. As of September 4, 26 districts had been affected, with around 3.53 lakh people impacted and more than 17,500 evacuated. The state had deployed 1,697 boats and motorboats and set up 1,312 relief shelters.Because of heavy rain Delhi and Gurgaon is also suffering from waterlogging issues.
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