The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
The donation was in addition to the $8,2 million allocated last year in response to the severe drought that affected over four million rural Zimbabweans. UN resident co-ordinator Bishow Parajuli announced the donation during a ceremony held in Harare yesterday, which was attended by Local Government minister Saviour Kasukuwere. “The …
Global climate change drives sea-level rise, increasing the frequency of coastal flooding. In most coastal regions, the amount of sea-level rise occurring over years to decades is significantly smaller than normal ocean-level fluctuations caused by tides, waves, and storm surge. However, even gradual sea-level rise can rapidly increase the frequency …
At least 26 people have been killed and 24,803 others displaced in 13 counties across Kenya by raging flash floods following heavy rains, a humanitarian agency said Monday. The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) said the flash floods have caused widespread destruction of property and infrastructure, as well as disruption …
UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) committed $1.6 million to assist over 32,600 flood-affected people with life-saving interventions in 20 districts in Zimbabwe.17 May 2017, Harare - The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has today committed USD 1.6 million to assist over 32,600 flood-affected people with life-saving shelter, …
Mombasa requires Sh5 billion to contain the floods that have claimed nine lives since the onset of the rains. According to County Secretary Francis Thoya, the funds are required to construct a drainage system across the county. The flooding has also displaced 78 families, which are camping at rescue centres …
Heavy rains which intensified across the East Africa region in late April and early May are likely to improve cropping prospects and water available in some areas, a food security report reveals on Saturday. The monthly report by donor-funded Famine Early Warning Systems (FEWS Net), the early warning system that …
OSLO/PARIS: President Donald Trump will face pressure from other Group of Seven leaders at a summit this month to keep the United States in a global agreement to combat climate change after he put off a decision on whether to quit the pact. Trump, who doubts climate change is man-made …
KOLKATA: The Science Express Climate Action Special (SECAS II), an innovative mobile science exhibition on a 16-coach AC train, will stop at 68 stations across the country in its current phase tour till September. "The Science Express 9th Phase is covering around 70 stations for science popularisation in nearby areas," …
All schools on the islands of Zanzibar have been temporarily closed because of flooding following weeks of heavy rains, says the education minister. The decision was taken for the safety of children and teachers after some schools were left submerged in water, minister Riziki Pemba Juma said. The rains have …
Five more people died in Kwale following heavy rains that have been pounding the Coast. This brings the total number of lives lost to the downpour at the Coast to 14. Nine people died in Mombasa on Monday and Tuesday. The rains, however, subsided in Mombasa on Wednesday. In a …
The ravages of heavy rains pound the Coastal have claimed five lives in Kwale, Governor Salim Mvurya has said. This brings the total number of lives lost due to the heavy downpour in the region to 14. 9 DEAD Nine people died in Mombasa on Monday and Tuesday. In a …
Climate change has already made a difference to life in the West African Sahel, the arid belt of land stretching from the Atlantic to the Red Sea which separates the Sahara desert from the African savanna. It has made catastrophic storms three times more frequent. And, according to a new …
Over 5000 people in Taveta, Taita Taveta County have been displaced following floods that hit the area after heavy rains pounded the area and neighbouring country Tanzania. Residents of Bura Ndogo, Kimorigo, Bahati, Vikwatani, Njoro Kubwa and Chechewa villages were most affected by the floods. Taveta Red Cross coordinator Joram …
The city of Montreal declared a state of emergency on Sunday afternoon as floodwaters spread from torrential rains that have lashed the city since early on Friday, causing the worst flooding in decades, city officials said. The state of emergency, which gives firefighters extra resources to battle the flooding, will …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Foundation for Restoration of National Values Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/05/2017 regarding unprecedented flood and landslide disaster that occurred in Uttarakhand in 2013. The disaster led to widespread damage to life, limb and property and according …
Tornadoes ripped through an East Texas county on Saturday evening, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, while high winds, falling trees and floods killed five in neighboring states, according to news reports. Three tornadoes were confirmed by the U.S. National Weather Service in Canton, a city about 60 …
In the past, scientists typically avoided linking individual weather events to climate change, citing the challenges of teasing apart human influence from the natural variability of the weather. But that is changing. "Over the past decade, there's been an explosion of research, to the point that we are seeing results …
More than 100 homes have been marooned in Kisumu county following heavy rains. County commissioner Maalim Mohammed yesterday said those affected are from Nyando subcounty. He said they have liaised with the county to give the families food, blankets and medicine. Residents in flood-prone areas have been asked to move …
There was a heavy downpour in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, yesterday that left many roads across the state covered by flood. For more than two hours, movement both at the mainland and the island became hellish due to the flooded roads and traffic, forcing commuters to trek long distances while …
Cape Town - Western Cape residents must start preparing for possible flooding when the winter rains arrive to break the drought, MEC for local government Anton Bredell said on Wednesday. With the province's dam levels at a worrying average of 22.1% - with Cape Town at 23.5% - Bredell warned …
