30 Million People Displaced Worldwide Due to Floods in a Year

Global data shows that the crisis in Nepal is not an isolated situation, with floods and extreme weather events leading to the displacement of 30 million people worldwide in a single year.

Displacements on a Global Scale

Global data reveals that flood disasters have displaced millions of people worldwide, showing that Nepal is not alone in this crisis. This situation clearly proves how massive of a humanitarian crisis natural disasters have turned into.

Loss of Life and Damage on the Asian Continent

It was reported that disasters on the Chinese side of the Himalayas resulted in 16 deaths and 546 missing persons. Damage to roads and hydroelectric infrastructure has made it difficult for rescue teams to reach isolated areas.

Tolls in Pakistan, the Philippines, and Nigeria

In Pakistan, floods led to the deaths of over 1,000 people and affected 6.9 million individuals. In the Philippines, storms impacted more than 30 million people, while flooding in the Mokwa region of Nigeria left at least 500 dead and 600 missing.

Floods as the Most Frequently Reported Disaster Type

Global data indicates that floods are the most frequently reported type of disaster, reaching the highest number of events every year from 2017 to 2025. In 2025, 29.9 million people were internally displaced due to disasters.