2020 South Asian floods
In 2020, floods have affected South Asia due to heavy monsoon rains. The floods caused $105 billion USD of damage ($88.5 billion in India, $15 billion in Sri Lanka, and $1.5 billion in Pakistan), making it the costliest standalone flood in modern history, and the ninth costliest disaster of all time. In addition there were 6,511 fatalities, the most reported in a flood since Cyclone Sidr in 2007. Floods continued in 2021 and 2022.
Map of South Asia | |
| Date | May - October 2020 |
|---|---|
| Location | Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka |
| Cause | Heavy monsoon rains |
| Deaths | 6,511 |
| Property damage | $105 billion USD |
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