State of the Climate in Asia 2023 Report

On 23rd April, 2024, the World Meteorological Organization released a report, titled 'State of the Climate in Asia 2023'. The report underscores alarming trends in the region's climate, revealing a surge in extreme weather events and a widening gap between climate projections and adaptation capabilities.

Major Findings

  • Asia has experienced a faster warming trend than the global average since 1960, leading to unprecedented climate extremes.
  • In 2023, Asia faced severe floods, heatwaves, and storms, resulting in over 2,000 fatalities and affecting more than nine million people.
  • Heatwaves, often underreported, claimed numerous lives across South and Southeast Asia, with India recording around 110 ....
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