Asia Warming at Nearly Double the Global Rate, Warns WMO

A new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals that Asia is warming at nearly twice the global average, with 2023 marking the continent’s second-warmest year on record. The region faced intense heatwaves, floods, and glacier melt, severely impacting food security and economies. Sea levels in Asia rose faster than the global average, particularly affecting coastal areas. The WMO urges urgent climate adaptation and mitigation efforts to address the rising risks and safeguard vulnerable populations across the continent.