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,[1] $15 billion in Sri Lanka,[2] and $1.5 billion in Pakistan[2]), 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.

2020 South Asian floods
Map of South Asia
DateMay - October 2020
LocationAfghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
CauseHeavy monsoon rains
Deaths6,511
Property damage$105 billion USD[1][2]

Impact

Afghanistan

In April, floods killed at least 11 people and damaged around 700 houses.[3] Between July and August, floods had affected around half of Afghanistan, killing 190 people and damaged around 2,000 homes.[2][4]

Bangladesh

In May, Cyclone Amphan caused 20 deaths in Bangladesh.[5] In July, floods struck again, affecting 3.3 million people, and killing 260 more people.[2][6][7]

India

Cyclone Amphan killed at least 86 people in West Bengal, India.[8] From July to October, over 5,000 people died in flooding.[1][2][9]

Nepal
Main article: 2020 Nepal floods

From June to September, floods in Nepal killed at least 401 people.[2] The Kathmandu Post reported that the floods were some of the worst in the country’s history.[10]

Pakistan

At least 410 people died in floods in Pakistan. Over 310,000 homes were damaged by flood water, causing $1.5 billion USD.[2]

Sri Lanka

At least 133 people have died when floods damaged 3 million homes and caused $15 billion USD in damages.[2]

References
  1. "Weather and climate extremes in India killed thousands, displaced millions and cost billions in 2020". World Meteorological Organization. 26 October 2021.
  2. "Global Catastrophe Recap December 2020" (PDF). Aon Benfield Analytics. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  3. Richard Davies. "Afghanistan – Flash Floods Leave 11 Dead, Homes Destroyed".
  4. Richard Davies. "Afghanistan – Flash Floods Death Toll Rises to 145".
  5. Zaman, Tauhid; Jessore; Mostafa, Arif; Pirojpur; Sardar, Asaduzzaman; Satkhira; Nasim, Nazmul; Bogra; Dhar, Bijoy; Rangamati (21 May 2020). "Cyclone Amphan weakens as death toll rises to 20". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  6. Richard Davies. "Bangladesh – 167,000 Families Still Displaced by Floods Says UN".
  7. Richard Davies. "Bangladesh – Monsoon Floods Affect 3.3 Million".
  8. "Mamata pegs cyclone Amphan damage at ₹1 lakh crore, toll rises to 86". The Hindu. THG Publishing. 23 May 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  9. "India Floods - Situation report as of 18 August 2020" (PDF). ReliefWeb. 18 August 2020.
  10. "Despite tackling disasters every monsoon, Nepal fails to learn from experience". The Kathmandu Post.
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