Water shortages, floods impact rice crops in Cambodian provinces
More than 300 hectares of dry season rice in Kampong Cham’s Cheung Prey and Batheay districts have been affected by a lack of water, while the flash floods in Kampong Thom…
Yangtze River’s warming headwaters to present challenges, researchers say
The warming and increased humidity at the source area of the Yangtze have raised risks, including glacier shrinkage and increased water and sediment flow.
Why has South Korea seen no typhoons this month?
Weather agency says convergence of high-pressure systems is fending off typhoons.
Global warming casts shadow over future of Winter Olympics
In autumn last year, the IOC made public a report that by 2040, only 10 nations would be able to host the Winter Games due to the impact of global warming.
Devastating monsoon rains claim 178 lives in Pakistan, more across South Asia
Monsoon rains also claimed many lives in other countries of South Asia, including at least 250 in India and 171 in Nepal, according to official data in each country.
Relentless heat in South Korea sparks surge in heat-related illnesses, livestock losses
As of Sunday, Aug. 11, South Korea reported nearly 2,300 heat-related illnesses and over 700,000 livestock deaths, data showed Tuesday.
Nankai Trough megaquake tsunami could hit in 2 minutes; authorities urge caution after recent quake
The government’s Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion estimates that there is a 70% to 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough in…
Typhoon Maria brings record-breaking rains to Japan’s Tohoku region
Iwate prefecture experienced over 35 centimeters of rainfall in the 24 hours to 9 a.m. on Monday morning, nearly double the usual rainfall for the month of August.
Vietnam Prime Minister Chinh directs response to floods and landslides in the north
According to forecasts from the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, heavy rain is expected in the north until Thursday, with total rainfall ranging from 100 to…
Search for missing passengers in Nepal’s landslide tragedy continues a month on
Extensive search operations, which also included the deployment of an Indian team for several days last month, have been unable to locate the two missing buses and many passengers…