Archive · 25 Dec 2025
2025 Climate Disasters Worldwide
In 2025, the world experienced many severe climate disasters.
Cyclone Senyar caused heavy flooding in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, killing over 1,000 people.
Cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka and southern India, affecting over a million people and causing hundreds of deaths.
Pakistan faced devastating monsoon floods from June to September, with over 1,000 deaths and millions displaced.
Central Texas in the US had its deadliest inland flood, with 135 people losing their lives.
Northern Vietnam also suffered from heavy rainfall and flooding, resulting in over 80 deaths.
A sudden cloudburst in India's Kishtwar district caused flash floods, killing 60-70 people.
Additionally, a severe heatwave in India and Pakistan from April to July led to hundreds of deaths and significant strain on resources.
These events highlighted the growing impact of extreme weather worldwide.
Cyclone Senyar caused severe floods in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, killing over 1,000 people.
Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka and southern India, affecting over a million people and causing hundreds of deaths.
Pakistan experienced devastating monsoon floods from June to September, with over 1,000 deaths and millions displaced.
Central Texas faced its deadliest inland flood, with 135 people losing their lives in July.
Northern Vietnam suffered from heavy rainfall and flooding between September and October, resulting in over 80 deaths.
- Who
- Global populations, particularly in Asia and the US
- What
- Climate disasters including cyclones, floods, and heatwaves
- When
- Throughout 2025, with specific events in April, June, July, August, September, and November
- Where
- Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Texas, and Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change
- Cyclone Senyar
- Over 1,000 dead, severe floods in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
- Cyclone Ditwah
- Hundreds dead, 1M+ affected in Sri Lanka, southern India
- Pakistan Floods
- 1,000+ dead, millions displaced, June-Sept monsoon
- Central Texas Floods
- 135 dead, deadliest US inland flood of 2025
- Northern Vietnam Floods
- 80+ dead, landslides, Sept-Oct storms
- Kishtwar Flash Flood
- 60-70 dead, August cloudburst in India
- India-Pakistan Heatwave
- Hundreds dead, April-July, temps over 48°C
Sources
Yearender 2025: The year of wars, tariff turmoil, and climate disasters
Yearender 2025: How India managed tariffs, conflicts, and diplomatic wins
Floods, heatwaves and wildfires: See how climate disasters impacted the world in 2025
UN 80th Anniversary 2025: India Calls for Leadership and Hope Amid Global Conflicts, Trump Criticism, and Push for Security Council Reform
‘India stands ready for bigger role’: Jaishankar’s message to UN that turned 80 in 2025
