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Floods, Heatwaves And More: Asia Faces Brunt Of Climate Change

Amid the era of global boiling, Asia was the region most affected by Climate change. As per the World Meteorological Organisation, Asia as a continent faced the brunt of the climate crisis.

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Asia Most Affected By Climate Change: WMO

Amid the era of global boiling, Asia was the region most affected by Climate change. As per the World Meteorological Organisation, Asia as a continent faced the brunt of the climate crisis.

Floods In Pakistan 2024
Floods In Pakistan 2024 AP

Asia Warming Faster Than Global Average

As per WMO, Asia has been warming faster than the global average. As per the UN agency's report, Asia witnesses temperature rises averaging nearly two degrees Celsius above the 1961 average.

Heatwave in Bangladesh
Heatwave in Bangladesh AP

Floods, Storms Main Cause of Damage

WMO also estimated that floods and storms were the main cause of causalities and economic damage in 2023.

Pakistan Floods 2023
Pakistan Floods 2023 AP

2023 Hottest Year On Record For Asian Countries

The UN agency also added that many countries in Asia experienced their hottest year on record, which were accompanied by extreme conditions such as floods, heatwaves and droughts.

Heatwave in India
Heatwave in India PTI

79 Weather Disasters Reported From Asia In 2023

As per WMO Chief Celeste Saulo, Asia reported 79 water-related weather disasters in 2023, of which 80 percent were floods and storms.

Floods in China 2023
Floods in China 2023 CNS

Floods Across Pakistan, China, Russia And More

Several countries such as Pakistan, China, Russia, India and most recently Dubai experienced flash floods, which caused damage to buildings and infrastructure. In extreme cases, floods also claimed several lives.

Floods In Russia's Far East 2023
Floods In Russia's Far East 2023 AP

Mountains Losing Mass Due To Rising Temperatures

WMO also observed that due to the high temperatures and dry conditions, the mountain region in Asia are losing significant mass.

Drought In China 2022
Drought In China 2022 X
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