Jodhpur facing flood-like situation, Army takes over
With seven persons dying in rain-related mishaps, the army is providing assistance to civilians cut-off for three days without basic amenities.
Heatstroke sufferers triple in Japan in June
The total was highest for June since the survey began in 2010, as many areas of the country saw the mercury rise to 35 C or higher on multiple days in the month.
Indonesia’s top Muslim leaders hold environmental congress
While a number of Muslim groups had already established environmental initiatives, congress leader Muhammad Ali Yusuf said many had failed to reach the wider community.
Pakistani Met office forecasts more countrywide rains
Projected to continue from July 27 to 31, the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned about urban and flash flooding, along with landslides across the country.
Vietnam’s largest waste-to-energy plant hooks up to national grid
The Soc Son waste-to-energy project was approved by Hanoi authorities in late 2017 with a total investment of VND7 trillion (US$303 million).
Heatwave in northern region forecast to linger till July 28
Temperatures exceeding 35 degrees is likely to last for 13 to 16 hours each day, prompting authorities to issue warnings of high risk of explosions and fires.
11 killed as rain continues to lash Karachi for second day
Power supply was also suspended in areas where a large amount of rainwater had accumulated.
Ministry official warns Kampong Cham residents to keep an eye on flooding
The senior official also instructed the Department of Water Resources and Meteorology to alert people living along the rivers to be vigilant about rising waters during the rainy…
50 houses swept away as flash floods wreak havoc in Upper Kohistan: official
A local activist’s estimates of the devastation were much higher, however, while another accounted for the challenges of being cut off from the electric grid and potable water.
Sindh govt declares public holiday on Monday due to unrelenting rain
Declaring the holiday in Karachi and Hyderabad, the announcement was made after at least three people died due to rain-related incidents.