<p>Tropical cyclones are expected to become more intense and possibly more frequent as the climate warms. A new study finds that over two decades the number of people affected by tropical cyclones has increased steadily, from 408 million in 2002 to nearly 800 million in 2019. While more people are affected by tropical cyclones in Asia than any other region, every affected region saw an increase in the number of people exposed to tropical cyclones.</p>