Two of the planet's most powerful natural climate influencers, El Niño and La Niña, have shaped global weather patterns for over seven decades and triggered heatwaves, floods, droughts, and hurricanes.

Asia and the Caribbean are home to some of the world’s most cyclone-prone countries. Every year, there are around 80 to 90 tropical cyclones across the globe. The latest risk index score reveals the top 10 countries with the number of people exposed to tropical cyclones yearly.