New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- South Asia is one of the most climate-sensitive regions in the world. The devastating floods in Feni, Bangladesh, in 2024, the deadly floods in India's Assam this year, and the sudden flash flood in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River valley just this week point to the same reality that from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, climate-related disasters are becoming harder to predict and manage.

The disasters highlight why a response post-crisis is no longer sufficient. South Asia must prepare for disasters before they happen. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) can change the face of climate security.

For a long time in this region, disaster management has mostly been reactive. It mainly focuses on rescue, relief, and ...