Global disaster costs in 2017 to hit $306 billion
Total economic losses from natural
Zurich - Arab Today
Total economic losses from natural and man-made disasters in 2017 are estimated to be $306 billion, up from $188 billion last year, reinsurance firm Swiss Re said Wednesday.
"The US was hardest hit, including by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, which have made 2017 the second costliest hurricane season" after 2005, the company said.
Source:AFP
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