Environment in West Bengal
8 indicators covering environment for West Bengal.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | 5.16 Percentage change | 2025 | up 146.3% | 189th |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | 4.96 Percentage change | 2025 | up 137.0% | 180th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -2.59 Percentage change | 2024 | up 51.3% | 163rd |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -0.5017 Percentage change | 2024 | up 90.4% | 233rd |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 22.76 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | up 0.4% | 154th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 371.94 Square kilometres | 2022 | down 0.5% | 562nd |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 1,967 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 185.3% | 156th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 1,376 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 95.8% | 123rd |