The World Meteorological Organization has…
The World Meteorological Organization produces an Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water-related hazards. The data now cover the period 1970 to 2021.
- Extreme weather, climate and water-related events caused nearly 12 000 disasters from 1970-2021
- Reported economic losses are US$4.3 trillion and rising
- The death toll is at 2 million, with 90% are in developing countries
- Mortality rates have fallen thanks to early warnings
Data and Resource
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Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water-related Hazards 1970-2021
| Field | Value |
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| Publisher | Secreteriat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) |
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| Source URL | https://wmo.int/publication-series/atlas-of-mortality-and-economic-losses-from-… |
| Identifier | bd29990b-302d-49c6-afc3-e01823d2b05f |
| Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location | Pacific Region, Worldwide |
| Relevant Countries | Pacific Region, Worldwide |
| License |
SPREP Public Licence
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