La Nina likely this fall, may bring extreme weather to Korea
Compared to average temperatures from previous years, Korea may see warmer-than-usual conditions in September and October, followed by colder conditions in November.
Malaysia needs to revisit disaster preparedness policies, use AI say experts
While Malaysia lies outside the Pacific Ring of Fire, at least 59 earthquakes have been recorded in Peninsular Malaysia since 1922, with Borneo seeing more frequent activity.
Afghanistan earthquake death toll crosses 1,400, authorities say
Afghanistan is prone to deadly earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush mountain range, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.
Monsoon fury batters India
From Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR, to the hilly states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, heavy rains over the last few days have caused floods, landslides…
‘Air pollution fuelling superbugs’: study
The study involving 116 countries revealed that for every one percent increase in particulate matter (PM) in the air, there is a corresponding increase in antibiotic resistance,…
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures 2,800; Taliban asks world for help
The disaster will further stretch the resources of the war-torn nation’s Taliban administration, already grappling with crises ranging from a sharp drop in foreign aid to…
Monsoon brings heavy rain to 70% of Thailand, thunderstorms in Bangkok
Residents are urged to be on alert for flash floods and run-off, particularly in foothill zones, near waterways, and low-lying areas.
Heavy rains cause flooding across four provinces in Cambodia, more bad weather on the way
More than 300 houses and some infrastructure in four districts of Siem Reap have been affected, according to the Siem Reap provincial information department.
How climate change-driven displacement is reshaping Pakistan’s cities
The intersection of climate change and internal displacement presents a complex array of challenges, both immediate and long-term term for cities and for the people who are forced…
Unravelling typhoons and emerging climate trends
Typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones are a natural weather phenomenon, but climate change makes them more severe, causing greater damage to infrastructure and economies, an expert…