2023: A Year of Unprecedented Climate Havoc in Asia—WMO Reports Staggering Casualty and Damage Statistics

Asia's 2023 climate report by WMO: over 600 deaths linked to natural disasters.

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Heatwaves swept across Southeast Asia, with record temperatures recorded in April and May.

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From Bangladesh to China, the heat intensified, signaling an escalating climate emergency.

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WMO's stark figures: floods and storms lead in casualties and economic hits.

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In Myanmar, Cyclone Mocha’s wrath claimed 156 lives on May 14, unveiling nature's fury.

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India, Yemen, and Pakistan—floods dominated as the top natural calamity of 2023.

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WMO warns: Asia's vulnerability to natural hazards remains critically high.

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Lightning storms emerged as a lethal hazard, causing approximately 1,200 fatalities.

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Monsoon patterns shift dramatically, inflicting both floods and dry spells within the same season.

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