Here’s how you can protect yourself from dengue
With the possibility of an outbreak, it’s important to understand the disease and recognise its symptoms. The WHO on Monday warned that the Kathmandu Valley might be in for a…
Death toll in Karachi rises to 11 as heavy monsoon rains cause ‘critical situation’
Heavy rains have hit across the subcontinent. At least 11 people, including a child, lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Karachi, police said on Sunday as the…
Rescue efforts underway after Typhoon Lekima leaves 28 dead
China was hit twice by the deadly typhoon. A search and rescue operation was still underway as of 8 am on Sunday after the deadly Typhoon Lekima left 28 dead and trail of…
42 dead in Kerala, dozens missing after landslides
Heavy rains, floods disrupt lives across 4 states in India. At least 42 people are dead and dozens trapped as heavy rainfall triggered landslides and inundated several low-lying…
2,326 more dengue patients hospitalised in last 24hrs in Bangladesh
Government asks for cooperation as cases mount. At least 2,326 dengue patients got admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours since 8:00am Wednesday, taking the total to…
PH among top 5 surf countries fighting climate change
Philippines at severe risk due to climate change. The Philippines ranks fifth in the top five countries fighting climate change, according to global research conducted by Kalon…
Dengue Prevalence, Infection: Upscale areas more prone
Crowded areas are most prevalent to dengue fever. Dengue infections and Aedes mosquito prevalence are higher in areas with too many multistory buildings and shiny infrastructures…
Effective mosquito repellent due in 4 days: Quader
Bangladesh has been facing a dengue epidemic. Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said effective mosquito repellent will…
Unprecedented rhino deaths in Chitwan National Park raise alarm
46 rhinos died last year, the highest ever mortality rate due to natural causes in a year. The endangered great one-horned rhinoceros have continued to die throughout the year,…
600 people killed, over 25 mn affected by flooding in India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Myanmar
More than half-a-million of them have been displaced, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. At least 600 people have been killed and over 25…