Himachal Pradesh Faces Climate Challenges: Report Highlights Losses, Future Strategies
The Himachal Pradesh Human Development Report 2025, released by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, reveals the state faced losses of Rs 46,000 crore in four years due to climate change. Rising temperatures, increased floods, and forest fires are major concerns. The report urges sustainable action and highlights local climate resilience efforts.
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Himachal Pradesh has incurred losses totaling Rs 46,000 crore over the past four years, attributed to natural disasters and the impacts of climate change, as detailed in a recent state human development report.
The 'Himachal Pradesh Human Development Report 2025,' produced by the Department of Environment and Science in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, was unveiled by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. It underscores the severe toll of climate change on the region, including rising temperatures, intensified monsoons, and escalating forest fires.
The report calls for urgent, holistic measures to address these challenges and emphasizes the importance of leveraging local initiatives and technological advancements to bolster climate resilience.
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