PLOS Climate Report

Climate Change in India: Reason, Impact, Challenges, Way Forward

The 2025 climate assessment shows India’s land has warmed by 0.9°C, with sharper extremes. Scientists report a “Wet Desert” trend in the northwest, drying Gangetic plains, rising warm nights, marine heatwaves, and stronger Arabian Sea cyclones. They warn about compound events and urge region-specific adaptation measures.