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Third-Hottest July Still Dangerous

Eleven countries, including China, Japan, North Korea, Tajikistan, Bhutan, Brunei and Malaysia, saw their hottest July in at least 50 years. The world just experienced its third-hottest July on record, ending a

August 10, 2025

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Army intensifies rescue ops in Uttarkashi

According to the Indian Army, over 225 Army personnel including infantry and engineering teams are on ground for search, rescue, and relief tasks…reports Asian Lite News The Indian Army has launched a

August 7, 2025

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Monsoon Havoc in Pakistan

Since June 26, torrential rains have killed at least 299 people—including 140 children—and injured 715 in Pakistan…reports Asian Lite News Since June 26, torrential monsoon rains have devastated Pakistan, killing at least

August 4, 2025

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Cumbria project finalist in global river awards

Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership Programme selected as finalist in the Thiess International Riverprize Awards. Winner announced in Brisbane in September…reports Asian Lite News The Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership Programme has been named

July 25, 2025

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Pakistan: Monsoon Mayhem Hits Punjab Hard

Floodwaters from five major rivers inundate villages across Pakistan’s Punjab, damaging crops, displacing families, and triggering emergency evacuations as authorities brace for more monsoon rain….reports Asian Lite News Low-to-medium intensity flooding across

July 24, 2025

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Warning bill will ‘tragically’ damage countryside

Official figures show more than 10,000 households are languishing on the county’s housing waiting list, and ministers argue that red tape is stifling the homes and infrastructure the county urgently needs Surrey

July 11, 2025

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Texas floods leave at least 51 dead

The flooding in Kerr County killed at least 43 people, including 15 children, and at least eight people died in nearby counties…reports Asian Lite News Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape

July 6, 2025

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Texas flash floods kill at least 24; Trump vows help

President calls tragedy ‘shocking’ as search for missing continues overnight At least 24 people have died in Kerr County, Texas, after catastrophic flooding swept through the region, prompting a large-scale rescue and

July 5, 2025

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Extreme Heat Chokes Europe

Although over 80 countries have developed national drought plans, the UNCCD warns that implementation remains a major gap…reports Asian Lite News Large swathes of Europe are being scorched by extreme heat and

July 3, 2025

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Alps Turn to ‘Swiss Cheese’

Switzerland’s reliance on glacial runoff for hydroelectric power faces growing risk — as glaciers shrink, short-term water flow may rise, but long-term shortages could threaten energy and water supplies. Switzerland’s glaciers —

June 29, 2025

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