People wade through a flooded area following heavy monsoon rainfall in Companiganj on June 26, 2022. AFP PARIS — Almost a quarter of the world’s population are exposed to significant flood risks, according to new research published Tuesday, which warned those in poorer countries were more vulnerable. Inundations from heavy rainfall and storm surges affect millions of … [Read more...] about Nearly 1 in 4 globally at risk from severe flooding—study
Why meghalaya receives heavy rainfall
Indian massive landslide search enters third day with 25 confirmed dead; nearly 40 still missing
GUWAHATI, India, July 2, 2022 (AFP): The search for survivors buried under a landslide in India's northeast entered its third day Saturday with 25 bodies pulled from the rubble and nearly 40 people still missing. Security forces and disaster relief teams raced against the clock to find any more survivors trapped under the debris at a railway construction camp in Manipur … [Read more...] about Indian massive landslide search enters third day with 25 confirmed dead; nearly 40 still missing
Costly project built on sand
With the Pagasa weather bureau officially declaring the onset of the rainy season late last month, expect heavy rains and typhoons to once again flood low-lying areas, cause landslides in eroded mountainous sites, and wash out to sea the sparkling white dolomite beach at Manila Bay. In previous wet seasons, driving rains have left this stretch of artificial beach looking like … [Read more...] about Costly project built on sand
China lashed by year’s first typhoon, record rains forecast
SHANGHAI - China's first typhoon of the year brought gales and rain to its southern shores on Saturday (July 2), as forecasters warned of record rainfall and high disaster risk in provinces including Guangdong, the country's most populous. Typhoon Chaba, the Thai name for the hibiscus flower, was moving northwest at 15 to 20 km per hour after the eye of the storm made … [Read more...] about China lashed by year’s first typhoon, record rains forecast
Warmer and drier days expected for first half of July, temperatures set to hit 35 deg C in Singapore
SINGAPORE, July 2 (The Straits Times/ANN): The first half of July is expected to be warmer and drier, after a rainy June, said the weatherman on Friday (July 1). The mercury is set to hit a high of around 35 deg C on several days while some nights are expected to be warm, with temperatures of about 28 deg C. Some relief could come in the second week, with thundery showers … [Read more...] about Warmer and drier days expected for first half of July, temperatures set to hit 35 deg C in Singapore