Which of the following states in India reported the highest number of extreme weatherevents from January to September 2023?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

• According to the State of Environment 2024 report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of extreme weather events from January to September 2023, with 141 days of extreme weather occurrences.
• This includes heavy rainfall, floods, lightning, and heatwaves.
• Other states that reported a high number of extreme weather events include Himachal Pradesh with 149 days, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Kerala with 119 days each.
• While Madhya Pradesh recorded a significant number of days, Himachal Pradesh had the highest number of extreme weather event days in the country.

Information Booster:

Summary of India's Extreme Weather Events (2023 - First Nine Months):

Overall Impact:

• Deaths: 2,923 lives lost due to extreme weather events.
• Crop Damage: 1.84 million hectares of crops affected.
• Property Damage: Over 80,563 houses destroyed.
• Livestock Loss: Approximately 92,519 animals killed.
• Note: The losses are likely underestimated due to incomplete data collection.

Top States Affected:

• Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of days with extreme weather.
• Bihar had the highest human death toll (642 deaths), followed by Himachal Pradesh (365 deaths) and Uttar Pradesh (341 deaths).
• Himachal Pradesh had the most damaged houses (15,407).
• Punjab saw the highest number of livestock deaths (63,649).