2020 World Risk Index
India ranked 89th among 181 countries on the WRI 2020.
The country was fourth-most-at- risk in south Asia on the index, after Bangladesh, Afghanistan
Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives fared better than India in their abilities to cope with extreme disasters
India also lagged behind these three neighbours in terms of lack of adaptive capacities or the preparedness to deal with extreme events.
India and other south Asian nations did improve their ranking marginally in the World Risk Index during the course of a year. Bhutan improved its ranking the most.
India also slipped on strengthening adaptive capacities.
Sunday, 27 September 2020
2020 World Risk Index
