Experts warn of more deadly extreme weather in Asia, fuelled by global warming

The UN’s annual climate summit caps a year of deadly weather events, especially in the region. Scientists have said climate change is leading to more floods, typhoons and landslides, costing lives and crippling economies in what is already the world’s most disaster-affected region. Experts said it’s a clear sign of worse to come as global warming intensifies. According to the UN, since 1960, Asia has been warming at a faster rate than the global average. Liling Tan reports.

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