Intense heat kills 2 traffic cops in Philippines’ Iloilo City
An official said that the extreme weather had exacerbated their underlying medical conditions.
Lightning strike kills 15 cattle in remote Bhutanese village
A couple who had been tending to the herd escaped unharmed, although some of their belongings were reportedly burned in the strike.
1,200 residents evacuated from wildfire in South Korea’s Daegu
A total of 28 helicopters, 57 pieces of firefighting equipment and 704 personnel were deployed to the site to combat the fast-moving fire. No casualties were reported as of press…
Heavy ashfall affects thousands in Philippine province of Sorsogon as Mount Bulusan erupts
Authorities have raised alert level 1 over the volcano and warns of further phreatic events.
Bhutan’s forest fires cost over US$5.89 million in timber losses in five months
The recurring incidents have raised concerns over potential socioeconomic setbacks, the constitutional requirement to maintain 60 percent forest cover, and the country’s…
Weather far more vicious hits Malaysia
Weather experts say climate change and a warming planet could be the reasons for more violent thunderstorms.
12,000-acre forest land being reclaimed in Bangladesh
The land being reclaimed will be returned to the Forest Department.
No relief yet for Nepal’s Bajhang Dalits devastated by 2021 floods
Many have migrated to India after being excluded from reconstruction aid lists.
H2(N)O: Nor any drop to drink for Karachi’s other half
Karachi’s water crisis won’t be solved with billion-rupee mega-projects but through people-centred reforms that give informal settlements legal recognition and reliable…
Solar drying for Nepal’s food security
It can be used as a means to enhance community health and resilience, improving food security.