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Asia Faces $4 Trillion Water Crisis Amid Extreme Weather

12/8/2025

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Asia needs $4 trillion for water and sanitation from 2025 to 2040 and governments meet 40% of funding.
The region faces increasing water-related disasters, with 244 floods and 101 severe storms recorded from 2013 to 2023.
Power utilities lose $6.3 billion annually due to extreme weather, a figure set to rise to $8.4 billion by 2050.
Many utilities lack adequate adaptation plans, raising concerns about energy security and economic growth.

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Story summary

Asia needs $4 trillion for water and sanitation from 2025 to 2040 and governments meet 40% of funding.
The region faces increasing water-related disasters, with 244 floods and 101 severe storms recorded from 2013 to 2023.
Power utilities lose $6.3 billion annually due to extreme weather, a figure set to rise to $8.4 billion by 2050.
Many utilities lack adequate adaptation plans, raising concerns about energy security and economic growth.