Environment

September 16, 2024 3:56 PM

Delhi wakes up to heavy rain; waterlogging, traffic jams reported

Residents of the national capital woke up to heavy rainfall on Friday, which led to severe waterlogging and widespread traffic disruptions across the city. Schoolchildren were seen braving the downpour, trying to avoid getting drenched on their way to school. Severe waterlogging was reported in are...

September 3, 2024 4:33 PM

Climate change puts South Korea’s beloved cabbage dish at risk

South Korea's famous kimchi is falling victim to climate change, with scientists, farmers and manufacturers saying the quality and quantity of the napa cabbage that is pickled to make the ubiquitous dish is suffering due to rising temperatures. Napa cabbage thrives in cooler climates, and is usuall...

September 3, 2024 10:45 AM

Philippines death toll from tropical storm Yagi rises to 13

At least 13 people have died in the Philippines due to tropical storm Yagi, while schools and government offices were closed in Manila and nearby provinces on Tuesday because of expected bad weather. Yagi, locally known as Enteng, made landfall on Monday in the eastern town of Casiguran in Aurora p...

September 2, 2024 3:04 PM

Africa faces steep costs as temperatures soar, says WMO

Africa faces an increasingly heavy toll from climate change with many countries having to spend up to 9% of their budgets battling climate extremes, a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report said on Monday. Despite producing far lower greenhouse gas emissions than other continents, Africa's ...

September 2, 2024 11:00 AM

Wild weather hits Australia: woman dead, 120,000 without power

A woman has died and more than 120,000 were left without power after high winds and heavy rain hit southern Australia, authorities said on Monday. There was widespread damage in the states of Victoria and Tasmania, while a 63-year-old woman was killed after a tree fell on a cabin at a holiday park ...