UN: 136 countries have disaster warning systems, but coverage gaps persist

A UN assessment finds 136 countries have some form of disaster early warning system, but coverage remains uneven and inadequate for accelerating climate risks. The report highlights a widening gap between hazard exposure and warning capacity, particularly in vulnerable regions. This matters as inadequate warning systems amplify the human and economic toll of climate-driven disasters.

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