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From inadequate rescue equipment and poor inter-agency coordination to health vulnerabilities and absent local representatives, the Kathmandu Valley is staring down a potentially dangerous monsoon season.

The deadliest event of early 2024 occurred in June, when a colossal landslide near Simtal along the Narayangadh-Muglin road swept away two passenger buses. Of the 62 passengers onboard, 59 lost their lives.

The visit is seen as part of ongoing efforts to align Pakistan’s financial policies with international climate commitments, ensuring sustainable economic reforms in the face of mounting environmental challenges.

The long-term assessment of the CRI 2025, covering data from 1993 to 2022, places India as the sixth most affected country globally due to extreme weather events. Over this period, India reported a staggering loss of 80,000 lives and economic damages amounting to $200 billion.

Flooding has long been a critical issue for Male', the densely populated capital of Maldives. The city frequently experiences severe waterlogging during heavy rains, causing disruption and damage to infrastructure.

The World Meteorological Organisation found that climate change added 41 days of dangerous heat in 2024, harming human health and ecosystems in their report When Risks Become Reality: Extreme Weather. 

Many vulnerable communities have also been left with limited access to essential services such as clean water, healthcare and sanitation.

UNICEF reports that eight in ten Afghans lack access to safe drinking water. Furthermore, over 64 per cent of the population is affected by drought, exacerbating food shortages and economic hardships.