A July 2025 World Bank report warns that India’s urban economic boom faces major risks from extreme weather events. With urban populations set to nearly double by 2050, the report urges resilient infrastructure to avert billions in future losses. It highlights urgent need for green housing, stormwater control, flood-resistant transport, and early warning systems.

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• Indian cities may generate 70% of new jobs by 2030
• By 2050, urban population to hit 951 million
• Over 144 million new homes needed by 2070
• Heatwaves raise city temperatures by 3–4°C
• Urban floods rising due to reduced stormwater absorption
• $2.4 trillion investment needed by 2050 for resilient cities
• Focus cities: Delhi, Chennai, Indore, Lucknow, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram
• Key steps: green spaces, cool roofs, early warning, flood-ready transport
• Private sector vital for climate-safe infrastructure funding
• Cities like Ahmedabad, Chennai, Indore already taking climate actions