Climate Change and Natural Calamities in the Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of Rajasthan: An Analytical Study

Abstract

This study examines the escalating  impact of climate change on the arid and semi-arid landscapes of Rajasthan, India. Historically prone to droughts, the region is now experiencing "weather whiplash"—a phenomenon where extreme droughts are followed by intense, short- duration floods. This paper analyzes the shift in rainfall patterns, rising mean temperatures, and the socio-economic vulnerability of rural communities. The findings suggest that traditional adaptation methods are becoming insufficient against the current rate of desertification and groundwater depletion.