Sehrish Usman

Sehrish Usman is a researcher at the University of Mannheim in Germany, known for her work on the economic impacts of extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change. Recently, she led a study that highlighted the staggering financial toll of extreme weather during the summer of 2025 on Europe, estimating losses of 43 billion euros. Her research integrates weather data and economic modeling to assess both direct damages, such as infrastructure destruction, and indirect costs, including long-term economic repercussions from climate-related disasters. Usman's findings aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the true costs associated with extreme weather, emphasizing the need for better preparedness and adaptation strategies in the face of climate change.