Nepal’s preparations to host global climate forum in full swing
Global climate leaders, experts, and those from international organisations are expected to gather in Kathmandu from May 16 to 18.
Pakistan’s Karakoram Highway blocked at several points due to landsliding from heavy rains
Snowfall and rain continue across the northern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan and have paralysed life in the area.
29 dead due to hail, rain in Afghanistan: officials
Among the poorest countries in the world after decades of war, Afghanistan is particularly exposed to the effects of climate change, which scientists say is spurring extreme…
Residents warned of unstable weather in Thailand’s North, flash floods in South
Ships in the Gulf and Andaman Sea were also advised to proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers area. Small boats in the lower Gulf should be kept ashore.
Areas in Vietnam at risk of flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall
The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting stressed that flash floods and landslides could cause severe environmental damage, pose a threat to human lives, and…
Nepal’s Rolwaling region hit by heavy snowfall, delaying hotel reopenings
Locals usually descend to lower areas after closing hotels in the last week of November. While some remain in Beding to look after the hotels, the unexpected snowfall has…
Farmers in Nepal’s Rukum West suffer as climate change bites
Droughts, crop failures and rising pest infestations lead farmers in mid-western Nepal to an uncertain future.
USD 20 million project to enhance climate resilience in Bhutan’s Thimphu-Paro region
Thimphu and Paro face increasing threats of flooding, primarily due to riverine (fluvial) and surface water (pluvial) flooding during the monsoon. The region is also vulnerable to…
Japan grants over $240K for clean water supply in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap community
According to an assessment, residents in the area face difficulties in accessing safe drinking water, increasing risks to public health.
Vietnam launches efforts to raise tourists’ awareness about ivory trade
According to the CITES Elephant Trade Information System (ETIS), the country is the world’s largest hub for ivory seizures since 2018, cementing its status as a critical global…