In 2022, there were 176 flood disasters recorded worldwide, down from 222 disasters a year earlier. 2021 saw the second-highest figure recorded in the indicated period. 2006 holds the record of the past three decades, with 226 flood disasters registered. Low-income Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Myanmar are among the countries most exposed to floods worldwide.
Number of flood disasters worldwide from 1990 to 2022
According to the source, figures refers to killed at least 10 people, affected at least 100 people, led to a state of emergency declaration and/or required a call for international aid.
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