Asia was most disaster-hit region last year, extreme weather events left over 2,000 dead: Report
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Scroll.in— In April and May last year, major and prolonged heatwaves affected much of Southeast Asia, extending to Bangladesh and eastern India, the study noted.
Tuoi Tre News Video—Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023:UN. Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations said Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties and economic losses
CNBC—Asia was most impacted by extreme weather and climate in 2023, UN report shows. Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from extreme weather and climate in 2023, exacerbated by climate change, according to a new UN report.
One Green Planet—Asia Faces Unprecedented Climate Challenges as Temperatures and Extreme Weather Events Soar. The Asia-Pacific region is bearing the brunt of climate change effects more severely than any other area worldwide.