Last week, Dubai was devastated by floods. Now, the WMO says Asia is worst hit by climate and water-related hazards. According to the Hindustan Times, the WMO report for 2023 listed the glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Sikkim among the extreme weather events that caused widespread damage last year. While floods and storms were the causes of reported casualties and economic losses, the impact of heatwaves became more severe in 2023. According to the WMO (World Meteorological Organization): The State of the Climate in Asia 2023, a major and prolonged heatwave affected much of Southeast Asia in April and … Continue reading 2023: A Year of Unprecedented Climate Havoc in Asia—WMO Reports Staggering Casualty and Damage Statistics