Tag: Climate Change
Landslide-triggered flood destroys Gyirong Port on China-Nepal border
GYIRONG, China — A rock-strewn crevasse is all that remains of once-bustling Gyirong Port, after a massive torrent of water obliterated the border checkpoint...
Nepal Flooding: Missing Toll Rises To 4,247 As Death Toll Reaches...
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The number of people reported missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal has risen sharply to 4,247, while the death toll has...
Cross River Seeks 25 million in Global Support After Deadly Floods...
CALABAR, Nigeria — Cross River State is seeking 25 million in international support to recover from deadly floods and landslides that have killed residents,...
Global Ocean Temperatures Hit Record High, Scientists Warn of Climate Risks
The world’s oceans have reached their highest average surface temperature on record, adding another warning sign that the planet’s climate is moving into increasingly...
Europe on Fire as Extreme Heat Fuels Devastating Wildfires
Across Europe, summer has taken a dangerous turn. From the beaches of Croatia and Greece to the forests of France and parts of Britain...
Record Rainfall Kills Four in Japan and Leaves Thousands Stranded
At least four people have died after record breaking rainfall triggered severe flooding in eastern Japan, disrupting roads and rail services and leaving thousands...
India Issues Flood Alerts as Heavy Monsoon Rains Batter Multiple States
Indian authorities have issued weather alerts across several states after days of heavy monsoon rainfall raised the risk of flooding, landslides and transport...
Lagos Launches Nigeria’s First Greenhouse Gas Registry
Lagos State has launched Nigeria's first comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Registry, becoming the first state in the country to establish a centralized system for...
Floods and Storms Kill 15 in China, State Media Says
Floods and severe storms in China have killed at least 15 people, state media reported Wednesday, as heavy rainfall continues to batter several provinces....
Heatwave Sweeps U.S., Canada Ahead of July 4 and World Cup
WASHINGTON (FN) — A powerful heatwave continues to blanket large parts of the United States and southern Canada, raising concerns about public safety ahead...
