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
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 —
The humanitarian response to the Yemeni crisis has been severely hampered by funding shortfalls…reports Asian Lite News The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that famine
The UKHSA alert warns there could be “a rise in deaths” among people with pre-existing health conditions and those aged over 65 An amber heat health alert has been issued across England
A red alert—indicating extremely heavy rainfall and the potential for severe disruption—has been issued for Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and parts of West Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an intense
A wall of water 10-13 feet high in places flowed out of the river, the head of the provincial government said, washing away victims with parts of their houses and trapping others
The Environment Agency issued a stark reminder for motorists not to drive through floodwaters, warning that as little as 30cm of moving water is enough to sweep away a vehicle Heavy thunderstorms
Water Minister Emma Hardy expressed her commitment to addressing the issue, stating that she is receiving regular updates from the EA Yorkshire has officially entered drought status, becoming the second region in
Heat wave conditions also prevailed in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, J&K, Himachal, and isolated pockets of Rajasthan, UP , and Northwest Madhya Pradesh fter days of intense heat, a gradual
Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of EPAA, said, “This unprecedented study reaffirms our commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed