Environment – Asian News from UK

Hydropower at Risk as Pak Dams Reach Dead Levels

Water and Power Development Authority reports Tarbela Dam has dried up at 1,402 feet, while Mangla and Chashma Barrage also hit dead levels, worsening Pakistan’s water crisis. Pakistan is grappling with a

March 20, 2025

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At least 26 dead in massive US storm

The number of fatalities increased after the Kansas Highway Patrol reported eight people died in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm in Sherman County. At least 50 vehicles were involved

March 16, 2025

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Study Unveils Genetic Insights into Plant Climate Adaptation

The research sheds light on how plants naturally adjust to different climates and provides valuable knowledge for creating more resilient crops As climate change accelerates, plants, especially crops, are under increasing pressure

February 13, 2025

Environment·Environment and WIldlife·LITE BLOGS

Risk of Asteroid Impact on Earth Increases as 2024 YR4’s Path Becomes More Uncertain

The increase in the impact probability has been attributed to unexpected factors, including earthquakes and extreme weather events that have affected the asteroid’s trajectory The risk of a massive asteroid colliding with

February 13, 2025

Environment·LITE BLOGS·Science

‘Climate chaos disrupts education for 242 mn children in 2024’

In low-income nations across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, the devastation was particularly harsh. Floodwaters swept through villages, carrying away homes and schools in their wake…reports Asian Lite News The schoolyard was quiet.

January 26, 2025

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How Los Angeles Fires Expose California’s Insurance Crisis

The relentless wildfires in Los Angeles are not just a natural disaster but a wake-up call for California’s faltering insurance market. As climate risks escalate, major insurers retreat, leaving homeowners vulnerable and

January 13, 2025

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J&K shivers as cold wave tightens grip

Srinagar had minus 4.3 degrees celsius, Gulmarg minus 8.1 degrees celsius and Pahalgam minus 10 as the minimum temperature on Friday. …reports Asian Lite News A cold wave continued to sweep across Jammu

January 10, 2025

Environment·India News·Jammu & Kashmir

California Wildfires Claim Five Lives, Destroy Over 1,000 Structures

Raging wildfires across Los Angeles County have killed five people, destroyed over 1,100 buildings, and forced thousands to evacuate as firefighters battle extreme conditions. A series of devastating wildfires sweeping through Los

January 9, 2025

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Delhi’s Air Quality ‘Very Poor’ Amid Cold Wave and Rain

Severe cold wave grips Delhi, disrupting rail services and filling night shelters, while air quality improves slightly but stays critical…reports Asian Lite News The national capital experienced severe weather early Monday, with

January 6, 2025

Environment·India News

Our planet is crying out for us, says Garcetti

Garcetti further emphasised that the India-US partnership is the “most resilient relationship” in the world and is growing from “administration to administration to party to party….reports Asian Lite News US Ambassador to

December 17, 2024

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