Will Kolkata become the next New Delhi in the coming five years?
The issue of air pollution is rising in Kolkata. Considering this situation, can a city like Kolkata (where the AQI is already between 150-200, ‘very unhealthy’) be safe, or…
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste from January 1
The ban on imports will help stimulate plastic recycling, ensuring more efficient resource usage and reducing the amount of unused plastic waste, says Arada Fuangtong, the…
Everest helicopter flights face stronger headwind
Rural municipality warns tour agencies to avoid selling packages that entail chopper flights to the Khumbu region.
Rainy Christmas seen in most of Philippines due to northeast monsoon
The state weather bureau, however, stated that no new tropical cyclones are expected to develop in the country until next week, based on its current forecast.
Severe cold spells in Vietnam forecast for January and February
This is especially in mountainous northern areas.
Cold snap to hit South Korea from Wednesday
Temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius are set to continue until the end of December.
Scant climate funds
Saving the planet from an impending climate catastrophe does not seem to be a priority for developed countries.
Harsh life as Japan’s Noto quake evacuees face worsening chronic illnesses and physical, mental stress
Ishikawa prefecture has been working to prevent disaster-related deaths. However, there are over 200 additional people who died after the earthquake and whose families are still…
Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Mt. Kanlaon remained at alert level 3 (intensified unrest). It recorded 12 volcanic earthquakes…
Rainy weather to continue for a week in Singapore, but 2024 expected to end on a drier note
Daily maximum temperatures during the upcoming two-week period are likely to range between 32 deg C and 34 deg C on most days, though the mercury may rise slightly over 34 deg C…