In 2023, Asia was identified as the region most affected by climate and weather-related disasters, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The continent faced a total of 79 extreme climate disasters, including floods and storms, which were the primary causes of casualties and economic losses. More than nine million people were affected across various countries, with India among the nations hardest hit by extreme heat and floods.
More than nine million people across Asia were affected by 79 extreme climate disasters reported on the continent in 2023, a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation has found. https://t.co/UB59V93Nkr
#Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations says, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties and economic losses. https://t.co/A2crzzyD7d
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Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region by climate related hazards last year, the World Meteorological Organization said, with floods and storms causing the highest number of casualties https://t.co/bLtdPKe2Cl
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