Mapped: Countries With the Highest Flood Risk

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Recent floods in Pakistan have affected more than 33 million people. Where is the risk of flooding highest around the world?

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Mapped: Countries With the Highest Flood Risk

Recent floods in Pakistan have affected more than 33 million people. Where is the risk of flooding highest around the world?


First published: September 14, 2023 (link)

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Data source: Rentschler, J., Salhab, M. & Jafino, B.A. Flood exposure and poverty in 188 countries. Nat Commun 13, 3527 (2022)

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