Egypt: Landslide losses reported to have increased by 147 percent compared to the 20-year average from 2001-2020. During that period, losses from drought increased by 63 percent and flood by 23 percent. The report says. .
The report, jointly prepared by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), was presented at the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (CPC). OP 27) introduced.
In 2021, more than 80 percent of the damage was caused by floods and storms. Floods in India, China and Afghanistan caused the most deaths. This highlights Asia’s high level of vulnerability. Especially when it comes to flooding.
Floods are estimated to be the costliest disaster to hit Asian countries, including China and India. China suffered a loss of $18.4 billion due to the floods. India lost $3.2 billion and Thailand $0.6 billion. India lost $4.4 billion, China $3 billion and Japan $2 billion.
In India, during the monsoon season, heavy rains and floods caused nearly 1,300 human deaths, the report said. Most Asian countries prioritized climate action plans. But the suggestion in the report is to give advance warnings to everyone.
Strengthening early warning systems will play a critical role in taking early action, enhancing preparedness and reducing the impact of these hazards. The report also states that there are large gaps in the assessment of loss and damage.
In Asia, floods cause the most human deaths and economic damage. Drought has affected the most people in this region. Natural disasters caused by climate change have increased the economic losses to Asian countries many times over.