WEEK 16 FINAL BLOG 1. Main natural hazards - Why they happen and why you are addressing those as a priority. Floods Floods are the most common natural disaster in India. The heavy southwest monsoon rains cause the Brahmaputra and other rivers to distend their banks, often flooding surrounding areas. Which natural disaster is most frequent during the past 20 years in India? According to the 2019 Global Climate Risk Index report, floods account for 52% of the total calamities affecting India, claiming 63% of the material damage and 32% of the human losses reported as natural disasters. On an annual average, 7.500. 000 hectares are flooded, and 1.600 lives are lost. ( Jan 21, 2021) India experienced extreme weather events on 85 out of 92 days. The events were spread across 33 states/UTs. Lightning and storms were reported on 79 days, heatwaves on 28 days, followed by heavy rains, floods and landslides on 16 days . ( Nov 28, 2023) Flood Prone Areas in India ...