Fiji, March 11 -- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says the Asia-Pacific region remains the most disaster-affected area in the world, with millions impacted every year.

In its latest humanitarian figures released on Tuesday, OCHA said "three out of four disaster - affected people live in the Asia and the Pacific region.".

The agency said exposure to disasters in the region is significantly higher than elsewhere.

"Six times more likely that a person in the region will be affected by disasters compared to someone outside the region."

OCHA also warned that progress on the United Nations global development targets is off track.

"0 SDG Goals are on track to be achieved for 2030 (out of 17 goals...