Building Climate-Resilient Cities in India

Syllabus: Urbanisation Source:  IE Context: India’s cities, projected to house nearly a billion people by 2070, face rising risks from flooding, heat waves, cyclones, and earthquakes, prompting urgent calls for climate-resilient urban planning. About Building Climate-Resilient Cities in India: Current Status of Urban Cities & Climate Vulnerabilities: Flooding: Unchecked urbanisation and poor drainage make two-thirds …