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A case study detailing a record-breaking heat wave in Phalodi, India, on 19 May 2016, and an analysis by the Raising Risk Awareness Project on the role of human-induced climate change in the event.

This report reviews the State Disaster Management Plans (SDMPs) of five Indian states—Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Odisha, and Uttarakhand—to evaluate their effectiveness in disaster risk reduction, financing, vulnerability assessment, and alignment with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030.

This fact sheet describes the India-UK Smart Cities for Growth partnership, focusing on enhancing the climate resilience and sustainability of Indian urban centers. It details various initiatives, including the 'Future Proofing Indian Cities' programme, disaster proofing of digital infrastructure, and the development of heat action plans to mitigate the risks of extreme temperatures.

This fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network describes the use of extreme event attribution to understand the role of climate change in weather events and its utility for long-term decision-making, featuring case studies from India.

This synthesis report details the Raising Risk Awareness (RRA) project, a pilot initiative designed to build capacity for extreme event attribution (EEA) and sea level rise risk analysis in developing countries. The project focused on Ethiopia, India, Kenya, and Bangladesh to bridge the gap between climate science, communication, and policy-making, helping stakeholders understand the role of human-induced climate change in specific extreme weather events to better manage future risks.