State of the Climate in Asia Report 2023

The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) recently published the ‘State of the Climate in Asia 2023’ report.

 

Key Highlights

(i) In 2023, Asia experienced 79 events associated with extreme weather, climate, and water-related hazards. 

(ii) The  ‘State of the Climate in Asia 2023’ report highlighted the accelerating rate of key climate change indicators such as 

• surface temperature, 
• glacier retreat
• sea level rise,

which will have major consequences for societies, economies and ecosystems in the region.

Key Messages from the Report

• Long-term warming trend accelerates.

• Asia is the world’s most disaster-prone region.

• Water-related hazards are top threat, but extreme heat is becoming more severe.

• Melting glaciers threaten future water security.

• Sea surface temperatures and ocean heat have reached record levels.