Northeast India continues to face flood crisis; Assam, Arunachal worst affected
Approximately 40,000 people are sheltering in relief camps. The death toll in the state has risen to 44, with casualties reported in several districts.
Impact of plastic waste key theme for Cambodia’s upcoming Environment Day
An estimated 4 million tonnes of waste are generated in the country each year. Of this, 20 percent is plastic waste — most of it being single-use.
Cool ideas for hot days: Malaysians get creative in handling the heat and staying well
While some are ducking into malls or air-conditioned areas and others are slowing down on their road trips, one delivery rider has found a new vocation – selling…
Flood fury in Northeast India: 36 dead, over 550,000 affected as PM Modi pledges full support
The India Meteorological Department has forecast more heavy rainfall in the coming days, prompting state administrations to issue high alerts and evacuate people from low-lying…
No damage found at 11 dams after 4.5 magnitude quake hit Thailand’s Chiang Mai
Following the earthquake, the department inspected 11 dams within a 25-kilometer radius of the epicenter.
Low-lying areas flooded in Bangladesh’s Sylhet; waterlogging, landslides in Chattogram, Bandarban
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rainfall over the next five days.
Bali to ban production of bottled water under 1 litre
A 2019 study revealed that Bali generates 1.6 million tonnes of trash per year with around 303,000 tonnes of plastic waste. However, only some 48 percent of Bali’s waste is…
Mercury set to rise in south Bengal, heavy rains likely in north
A dry spell will persist in most of south Bengal, with no immediate signs of monsoon onset, the weather office said. While monsoon rains have arrived early in north Bengal,…
Confluence of two rivers in Bangladesh under siege from cement company
Shah Cement's sprawling complex, with its towering structures standing ominously at the confluence of the Dhaleshwari and Shitalakkhya rivers in Munshiganj, is a stark reminder of…
Depression in the Bay of Bengal: Rain, tidal surge flood coastal areas
Thousands are stranded in five districts and river transport has been halted nationwide.