In 2023, the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded the highest number of deaths due to floods worldwide, with roughly 3,014 fatalities. India followed second, with roughly half the number of fatalities, at 1,624 deaths recorded. Africa accounted for more than half of deaths due to floods worldwide in 2023.
Countries with the highest number of deaths due to floods worldwide in 2023
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