World Bank warns Indian cities need 2.4 trillion by 2050 to survive extreme floods and heatwaves

Delhi and Chennai are among the most vulnerable

A World Bank report says Indian cities must invest about $2.4 trillion by 2050 to build resilient, low-carbon infrastructure as climate threats intensify. Rising floods and heatwaves could sharply increase economic losses without upgrades. Delhi, Chennai, Surat and Lucknow are flagged as especially exposed. The report calls for fiscal reforms and greater private capital to close the infrastructure gap.