Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20am on 23 Apr 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment
In 2023, Asia faced the brunt of weather disasters, with floods and extreme heat causing havoc. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that floods and storms led to the highest casualties and economic losses. India was particularly hard-hit by severe floods. A significant and prolonged heatwave scorched Southeast Asia, reaching as far as Bangladesh, Eastern India, and southern China, with record-breaking temperatures. The WMO's report, "The State of the Climate in Asia 2023," underscores the worsening impact of weather-related hazards in the region.
