Climate Change

May 7, 2024 6:42 PM

Bangladesh PM urges IOM to raise more funds for Rohingyas

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to raise more funds from newer sources for assistance of the Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh.    “Since the the assistance for Rohingyas has declined, the IOM should look for new partn...

May 6, 2024 11:54 AM

Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing

The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said on Sunday, with more than 115,000 people displaced. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Rio Grande do Sul on Sunday morning with most...

May 3, 2024 4:56 PM

How healthy soil helps in combating climate change

Dr. Rob Thompson, a scientist at the University of Reading in England, conducted an experiment shedding light on the heightened risk of flash floods following heavy rain after prolonged droughts. The experiment aimed to demonstrate the varying rates at which soil absorbs water under different condi...

May 2, 2024 12:58 PM

Greek summer wildfire threat nears, outpacing plans to contain it

When firefighters arrived at a blaze in a pine forest on the Greek island of Rhodes last July, flames were already leaping above the trees into the night sky. The volunteers needed to act fast, but dense vegetation on the forest floor blocked access. With crews unable to get close, the fire spread ...

September 16, 2024 4:26 PM

Crisis hits North Bengal tea industry due to heat wave

The tea industry in North Bengal is currently facing significant challenges due to a prolonged heat wave affecting the region. This weather anomaly has led to adverse impacts on tea production, with tea gardens experiencing a drastic reduction in leaf growth. North Bengal, known for its prolific te...

May 1, 2024 11:26 AM

El Nino, water management issues blamed for snarling Panama Canal

The El Nino climate phenomenon, not climate change, drove lower rainfall last year that reduced the Panama Canal's water levels and contributed to shipping restrictions that disrupted global trade, a study released on Wednesday found. Prioritizing water for human consumption rather than for the can...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

IMD issues orange alert for Kerala’s Palakkad amid strong heatwave

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued an orange alert for Palakkad district in Kerala amidst ongoing heatwave conditions across the state. These conditions are expected to persist in several areas of the district from April 30 to May 4. According to the IMD, maximum temperatur...