Asia faced the most weather, climate, and water-related disasters in 2023, according to the World Meteorological Organization's State of the Climate Report.

Record-high sea-surface temperatures were noted in the north-west Pacific Ocean, and the region's warming rate is surpassing the global average.

Extreme weather events in Asia led to over 2,000 deaths and affected nine million people, with the most damage inflicted by floods and storms.

Developing countries suffered the most, yet early warning systems were critical in mitigating fatalities.

The WMO called for improved climate services, risk management, and climate change adaptation measures.

Urgent international cooperation and financial aid are needed to support developing Asian countries in building resilience against climate impacts.