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.
Himalayan snow at 23-year low
This threatens nearly two billion people dependent on snowmelt for water, scientists warned in a report.
Study shows coal power dominant as Vietnam’s grid emissions climbed in 2024
The increase signals a shift back toward more carbon-intensive energy, with experts warning that the country’s grid remains 'brown' by global standards.
Indonesia food plan risks ‘world’s largest’ deforestation
Keen to end its reliance on rice imports, Indonesia wants to plant vast tracts of the crop, along with sugar cane for biofuel, in the restive eastern region.
At least 5 killed in flash floods triggered by cloudburst in India
Some people are feared missing, and official confirmation is awaited.
Blazing cost of Bhutan’s forest fires
Forest fires have destroyed around 70,696 acres of forest land across the country in the past five years, according to records with the Department of Forests and Park Services.
Herd of 11 elephants damage water pipes in Bhutanese town
With shrinking habitat and food, elephants are moving from the southern foothills to higher altitudes, driven largely by their need for fresh water, which influences their daily…
Vehicles damaged as hail storms batter Islamabad, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The downpour and hail brought a much-needed break from the heat in Islamabad, turning the weather pleasant. However, power outages were reported in several areas, and efforts to…