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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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Yemen Faces Famine Alert

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

June 20, 2025

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Amber heat health alert issued across England

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

June 20, 2025

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Monsoon mayhem unleashed

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

June 19, 2025

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South Africa’s flood toll hits over 80

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

June 15, 2025

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Lightning Storms Batter UK

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

June 15, 2025

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Yorkshire declared drought-hit

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

June 13, 2025

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Heatwave sweeps northwest India

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

June 12, 2025

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