Geneva [Switzerland], October 23 (ANI/WAM): No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather -- and saving lives means making early-warning systems accessible to all, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday.

Early-warning systems work," he told the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in Geneva. "They give farmers the power to protect their crops and livestock. Enable families to evacuate safely. And protect entire communities from devastation."

"We know that disaster-related mortality is at least six times lower in countries with good early-warning systems in place," the UN chief said.

He added that just 24 hours' notice before a hazardous event can reduce damage by up to 30%.

WMO head Celeste Saulo, who has been urging a scale-up in early-warning system adopt

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