2021's top 10 costliest global weather disasters cost nations $170 billion

(KXAN) — The top 10 costliest weather-related disasters in 2021 totaled $170 billion across the world, $20 billion more than 2020 or a 13% increase. This is according to U.K. charity-based Christian Aid in its most recent report.
The group said the costs it estimates are also based only on insured losses, meaning the actual costs of these events may be higher.The costliest disaster of 2021 across the globe was Hurricane Ida in August, tallying $65 billion in damages. Hurricane Ida was the