Bengaluru: Indian cities are increasingly vulnerable to climate -related disasters such as extreme heat, floods and diseases.
Recently, it focuses on the sustainability of the Mint in Nový Delhi, a panel consisting of Minal Pathak, author of IPCC and a member of the faculty at Ahmedabad University; Preservative biologist Non Sinha; And Samit Mitra, the director of Earth’s Earth Programs on Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, discussed strategies and urgent need to propose durable urban spaces.
It comes at a time when several cities in the country faced natural disasters.
In September 2025, the Yamuna River reached a height of 207.4 meters, indicating its third highest level in the record and required evacuation of more than 10,000 people. Just a few months ago, Surrat noted significant disruption after receiving 346 mm precipitation in a single day, followed by another 66 mm to 12 hours. Meanwhile Uttarakhand demanded £5 702 Crore in central assistance, because the state suffered landslides and lightning floods during the monsoon season.
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“Cities are already struggling with composed events, the heat followed by monsoon floods, then the disease,” Pathak said. These overlapping shocks, she said, require planning resistance ahead.
Experts on the panel said cities must integrate natural ecosystems into their planning. Flamented combs, wetlands and renewed streams can help regulate temperature, absorb excess rainwater and improve public health results. “If you have thick lungs, a dili comb and a strong kidney, wetlands and renewed streams, it is one way to make our climate resistant,” Sinha said.
However, the strategy of resistance must be locally adapted. As examples of urban interventions that helped reduce damage and save lives, they were cited as examples of urban interventions that helped reduce damage and save lives.
“There is no universal solution. Coastal cities, mountain towns and densely populated nodes face various challenges,” Pathak said.
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Pure energy and sustainable infrastructure are also the key to cities resistant to the future.
Mitra said that cities combining renewable energy, efficient water systems and sustainable transport will be better equipped to master climate shocks. However, financing remains a challenge. Mitra said that partnership and innovative public financing models and innovative financing models need to help both large meters and smaller cities to invest in durability.
The participation of the community was emphasized as another critical element. From the airborne units to the readiness programs for disasters, the involvement of citizens can strengthen official plans. “The inhabitants must be aware of the risks and actively participate in adaptation measures,” Sinha said.
Pathak said the adaptation itself would not be enough. Without aggressive emission reduction, some climate impacts may become unmanageable. “Adaptation has limits,” she said. “Cities will face futures where some impacts cannot be managed.”
According to the World Bank report of 30 January 2024, the Indian urban population is expected to reach nearly 600 million by 2036, which would greatly burden housing, transport, water and energy systems. Each event of extreme weather, whether flood or wave in the waveform, not only sends thousands, but also causes permanent economic costs through infrastructure damage, productivity and health loss.
A separate study of the World Bank published on June 28, 2018 warned that climate change could reduce Indian GDP by up to 2.8% per year by 2050, unless urgent measures and adaptation are taken.
“Resistant cities are not luxury, they are a necessity,” Pathak said. “Every delay increases more expensive adaptations and leaves the vulnerable population exposed.”
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