China launches terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite
Besides carbon monitoring, the satellite will also provide support in areas of environmental protection, surveying and mapping, meteorology, agriculture, and disaster reduction.
Kedah on alert for more floods as rain falls
With the weather still overcast, the disaster operations chief reassured that all agency personnel are ready for the eventuality of another flood.
Heatstroke alerts issued for 35 prefectures
Authorities have urged people across the 35 prefectures, from the Kanto region westward, to take extra care to avoid getting too hot.
Extreme heat recorded throughout Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for vigilance against heatstroke, and advised people to refrain from going outdoors.
Stormy July claims 19 lives, damages 8,000ha of crops
Two storms flooded 7,468ha of rice paddies and 716ha of cash crops, while 21 thunderstorms severely damaged 131 houses, killed one person, and injured 19 others.
Floods stalk the northern regions of Bangladesh
Thousands of people have been suffering as their houses and farmlands have gone under water, with many taking shelter on roads and embankments.
Met office predicts another spell of rains in Sindh, including Karachi from Aug 5
The Pakistan Meteorological Department cautioned that heavy falls may generate water-logging in low-lying areas of Karachi, Badin, Thatta, and other states.
Vietnam’s renewable energy sources not fully tapped: Experts
According to Vietnam Electricity, 62 projects with a total capacity of 4,170MW, due to slow progress, could not be put into commercial operation on time.
Hottest month on record: July breaks 11 weather records
July has been the hottest month of Hong Kong on record, owing to an unusually strong dominance of the subtropical ridge in southern China.
Indonesia prepares against forest fires as dry season peaks
The government is preparing prevention measures to keep land and forest fires under control in a bid to prevent massive fires that could cause trans-boundary haze.