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2025 Sees 17,200 Deaths from Climate Disasters Worldwide

1/13/2026

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In 2025, climate change intensified disasters, causing 17,200 deaths worldwide, with the Asia-Pacific region hit hardest.
Total losses reached US$224 billion, with the Myanmar earthquake and Los Angeles fires among the costliest incidents.
Munich Re noted first half had the highest insured losses and second half was quiet, with no hurricanes hitting the United States.
Experts cite a Southeast Asia protection gap of 8% insured and urge preparedness and adaptation.

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Story summary

In 2025, climate change intensified disasters, causing 17,200 deaths worldwide, with the Asia-Pacific region hit hardest.
Total losses reached US$224 billion, with the Myanmar earthquake and Los Angeles fires among the costliest incidents.
Munich Re noted first half had the highest insured losses and second half was quiet, with no hurricanes hitting the United States.
Experts cite a Southeast Asia protection gap of 8% insured and urge preparedness and adaptation.