Natural Hazard Risks in Delhi, India
Population: 32.9M
Delhi faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from earthquakes (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Delhi, India.
Hazard Risk Overview
Earthquake Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Delhi based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •12 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •2 event(s) in the last 12 months
Wildfire Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Delhi based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •22 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Delhi based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- •32 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
Landslide Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 1
- •High risk rating for Delhi based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •1 events on record in proximity
- •Terrain and soil conditions favor landslide risk
Extreme Heat Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Delhi based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •49 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
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How this data is built
Delhi risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Delhi, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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