Report says 94 elections disrupted by natural disasters across 52 countries
A new report by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance found that at least 94 election events across 52 countries were disrupted by natural hazards between 2006 and 2025. The study noted that 23 elections in 18 countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and the United States, were affected by disasters such as floods, heatwaves, and storms during the 2024 global election cycle.
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance published a report titled 'Managing Natural Hazards and Climate Risks in Elections', which found that climate change is increasingly disrupting elections worldwide. Between 2006 and 2025, at least 94 election events across 52 countries were disrupted by natural hazards. During the 2024 global election cycle, 23 elections in 18 countries were affected by disasters such as floods, heatwaves, and storms. The report cited examples including Mozambique's 2019 election, where Cyclone Idai displaced thousands of voters, and Senegal's 2024 parliamentary elections, where flooding forced emergency responders to assist election observers. The study recommended closer collaboration between electoral bodies, meteorological agencies, and disaster response organisations to safeguard elections and strengthen resilience against climate-related disruptions.
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