{
  "id": 7931777,
  "title": "Asia's natural disasters must not become financial crises",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/asias-natural-disasters-must-not-become-financial-crises-7931777",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260917/asias-natural-disasters-must-not-become-financial-crises"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore - The devastating flooding in Nepal has once again underscored the severe human and economic consequences of climate change. While the immediate focus must be on saving lives and supporting affected communities, the disaster also illustrates how natural hazards can rapidly escalate into broader economic shocks. These events have distinct causes, and no single disaster can be easily linked to El Niño or climate change. However, the World Meteorological Organization predicts a powerful El Niño event will peak between August and October, raising the odds of above-average temperatures globally and significant changes in precipitation patterns. In Southeast Asia, El Niño often leads to drier weather, raising the risk of drought, wildfires, and haze, though the impacts differ across nations and seasons.\n\nFor policymakers, the urgent task is to prepare for the economic ripple effects unleashed by extreme weather events. Droughts, floods, and heatwaves can ravage crops and infrastructure. In nations with insufficient food reserves, fragile logistics, and heavy reliance on imports, these natural disasters pose a grave threat to financial stability.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE — The catastrophic flooding in Nepal has demonstrated, once again, the devastating human and economic toll of climate change. The immediate priority must be to save lives and support affected communities. But the devastation also highlights how physical hazards can quickly morph into macroeconomic shocks. These events have different causes, and no single disaster should be casually…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Asia's natural disasters must not become financial crises",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/asias-natural-disasters-must-not-become-financial-crises",
        "published": "2026-09-17T02:22:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}