Weather, climate, and water-related disasters caused the death of over ** people in Africa between 1970 and 2019. Most of the fatalities occurred in the . Severe droughts hit Ethiopia, Sudan, Mozambique, and Chad in that decade, provoking more than ** deaths. Overall, Africa registered nearly hazards in the period from 1970 to 2019.
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World Meteorological Organization. (September 1, 2021). Number of reported deaths due to weather, climate, and water disasters in Africa from 1970 to 2019 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1307423/number-of-deaths-due-to-climate-disasters-in-africa/
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