Indian children among most exposed to extreme heat, drought, and multiple climate hazards: UNICEF Report
A UNICEF report highlights that Indian children are among the most vulnerable globally to climate hazards, particularly extreme heat and drought. The data indicates that a majority of Indian children are exposed to multiple climate-related risks.
Why it matters
Understanding the disproportionate impact of climate change on children is critical for developing effective public health and social protection policies.
Children (under 18) in India are amongst the most exposed and vulnerable to hazards imposed due to extreme heat and drought as per the Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026 by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The data presented shows that around 55% of children in India are exposed to at least three of 8 climate hazards considered — riverine floods, coastal floods, agricultural and meteorological drought, tropical storms, heatwaves, extreme heat, sand and dust storms.
The article summarizes findings from an international organization's report without injecting partisan commentary.
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