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Asia faces extreme climate: From heat to devastating floods, hundreds dead, millions of dollars in damage

2025-08-07 13:35:40Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Asia faces extreme climate: From heat to devastating floods, hundreds dead,
Asia faces extreme climate

As torrential rains have battered China, Pakistan and parts of India, a scorching heatwave has gripped Japan and South Korea, killing hundreds across the region. Scientists say climate change is making extreme weather increasingly intense, more frequent and more unpredictable, especially in Asia, which is warming almost twice as fast as the global average.

According to a report by the World Meteorological Organization, the region has lost an estimated $2 trillion over the past three decades due to floods, heat waves and droughts.

On Tuesday, Japan recorded its hottest day on record, with 41.8°C recorded in the city of Isesaki. In June and July alone, 56 people have died from heatstroke, while authorities have suspended several train lines for fear that the tracks could warp.

In South Korea, July brought 22 consecutive tropical nights, with temperatures not falling below 25°C. Institutions have relaxed dress codes in an effort to limit the use of air conditioning. Vietnam has also faced record heat. For the first time in August, Hanoi recorded temperatures above 40°C.

In contrast to the scorching heat, China is experiencing severe flooding. Heavy rains have lashed areas from Shanghai to Beijing, causing dozens of deaths. The capital's mountainous areas were hit by landslides and flash floods that killed at least 31 people in a shelter.

In Guangdong province, the rains have grounded hundreds of flights and increased the risk of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. Tropical storm activity in the region has increased significantly in the past month.

In northern India, over 100 people are missing after torrential rain in Uttarakhand caused flash flooding.

Meanwhile in Pakistan, nearly 300 people have died since June, including over 100 children, while floods have destroyed thousands of homes and schools, and in Punjab province, a quarter of educational institutions have been partially or completely damaged.

Hong Kong also experienced its wettest August day since 1884, with over 350mm of rain falling in 24 hours, a large part of the annual total of 2400mm.

Experts warn that without immediate measures to address the climate crisis, such disasters will become increasingly common.


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