India ranks 90th among 181 countries that are vulnerable to natural disasters
Bhuj Earthquake (2001)
The most massive 7.6 magnitude scale earthquake struck Gujarat region on Republic Day, causing widespread damage and loss of life
Indian Ocean Tsunami (2004)
While the epicenter was off the coast of Sumatra, the tsunami generated by an undersea earthquake affected the eastern coast of India
Bihar Floods (2008)
The Koshi embankment near the Indo-Nepal border broke and swept largely agrarian areas giving Kosi the epithet “Sorrow of Bihar"
Uttarakhand Disaster (2013)
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) centered in North India affected the Chorabari Glacier causing devastating floods and landslides in Kedarnath
Cyclone Fani (2019)
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Fani was the worst tropical cyclone to strike Odisha since the 1999 Paradip cyclone
Locust Attack (2020)
India and Pakistan were invaded by the worst desert locusts plague in 3 decades, amidst the coronavirus pandemic
Super Cyclonic Storm Amphan (2020)
The strongest tropical cyclone to strike the Ganges Delta, causing huge damage in West Bengal and Odisha, and Bangladesh
Grievous Tauktae (2021)
It hit most of western India brushing past a trail of destruction by triple impact of rising water, storm surge and heavy rainfall adversely affecting Gujarat
Biporjoy (2023)
The second-longest cyclone over North Indian Ocean in 50 years hit the Arabian Sea for 14 days and six hours