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Recent deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say
- Record Southeast Asia floods in 2025 have killed and displaced thousands across multiple countries.
- Scientists say warming oceans and carbon emissions turbocharge storms that cause deeper flooding.
- Experts warn that extreme weather may continue or worsen in 2026 and beyond.
- Governments face challenges in preparedness as reactions to disasters lag.
- Economic losses from floods mount, straining developing nations' budgets.
- COP30 commitments aim to triple climate adaptation funding by 2035, though gaps remain.
- Deforestation and development pressures may worsen flood impacts in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
- Vietnam and Thailand report multi-billion-dollar agricultural and GDP losses from floods.
- Climate scientists link Asia floods to broader warming trends and El Niño effects.
- Experts call for rethinking development to protect vulnerable communities.
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