Claims and losses, Nat Cat, Nat Cat events, Non-life

Aon: Billions in economic and insured losses expected from glacial lake outburst in India

Severe glacial lake outburst flood in India's Sikkim and West Bengal states leaves nearly 100 dead, causing billions in economic losses due to extensive damage to dam infrastructure.

Editorial team

October 16, 2023

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