Between 2022 and 2050, storms are expected to account for nearly half of the direct economic losses resulting from water risk across the globe. Meanwhile, floods are estimated to incur a financial loss of around 36 percent, whereas only 15 percent are from droughts.
Share of direct economic losses due to water risk worldwide between 2022 and 2050, by event type
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