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Natural disasters increased fivefold over past 50 years

By Brian Chang | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-09-01 23:59

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a report showing disasters such as floods and heatwaves have increased fivefold over the past 50 years.

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