An ICIMOD analysis says the Hindu Kush Himalaya region saw 10 major disasters affecting about 1.2 million people in 2025, with floods and landslides driven by intense monsoon rains across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. The report warns the growing threat stems from more frequent multi-hazard events occurring together. While deaths and people affected have declined after 2013, analysts caution that data gaps remain. Economic losses were over $6 billion in 2024, highlighting huge stakes for preparedness.
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