New Delhi:Only 11 per cent of organisations in South Asia consider themselves fully or very prepared for water-related supply chain risks, highlighting significant vulnerabilities as extreme weather events increasingly disrupt business operations, a report said on Wednesday.

The report from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) said climate-related disruptions are placing growing pressure on supply chains as extreme weather can disrupt production, transport and access to critical resources.

However, organisations are slow to strengthen resilience despite risks that may begin with weather, natural resources, suppliers or working conditions ultimately affecting production, costs, cash flow and business continuity. Nearly 48 per cent respondents identified stronger business continuity and disruption-response planning as the priority to improve preparedness for water-related risks.