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Woman swept away in pre-monsoon flood in Nepal. Experts call it a wake-up call for preparedness

The flood which was triggered by moderate rainfall of 41 mm not only swept away the woman, but also roads and drinking water pipelines in various places.

  • Published: May 15, 20259:08 am
  • Author Arjun Poudel
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Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department, UNDP boost Yom-Nan climate resilience efforts

The initiative integrates Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) strategies and emphasises community participation to enhance long-term water management and agricultural resilience…

  • Published: May 14, 20257:59 am
  • Author The Nation
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In South Korea, summer to be hotter, wetter than last year

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration’s 3-month outlook, average nationwide temperatures will be higher than in previous years from May to July.

  • Published: May 14, 20257:58 am
  • Author Lee Jung-joo
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Investment in green growth gains momentum in Southeast Asia

Green investment in the SEA-6 reached US$8 billion in 2024, a 43 percent increase year-on-year.

  • Published: May 14, 20257:57 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Calls for more wildlife protection measures after elephant tragedy in Malaysia

Netizens urge authorities to build highways or overpasses for wildlife crossings, while some called for speed limits in areas with elephant crossings.

  • Published: May 13, 20259:12 am
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Dhaka’s birds are disappearing — should we be worried?

More than 200 bird species call the Bangladeshi capital home.

  • Published: May 13, 20259:11 am
  • Author Samayla Mahjabin Koishy
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Growing amount of e-waste in Malaysia alarming

Malaysia generated 24.5 million units of e-waste so far this year which is already higher than the 23.8 million units recorded in 2024 and 22.7 million in 2023, according to the…

  • Published: May 9, 20259:33 am
  • Author The Star
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Illegal mining of riverbed materials threatens over 70 households in Nepali district

After local complaints, district administration finds Chaudandigadhi Municipality had been awarded the mining contract by bypassing law and rules. An investigation is underway.

  • Published: May 9, 20259:32 am
  • Author Rakesh Nepali
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Japan to enhance surveying to preserve remote islands; erosion could diminish EEZ

The initiative aims to promptly ascertain the impact of erosion and other factors to ensure the maintenance of Japan’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

  • Published: May 8, 20259:22 am
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Climate disasters increasing risks of death, disease amongst children and elderly in Pakistan: Amnesty

New report documents many cases where kids, older adults prematurely lost lives in "often preventable" ways.

  • Published: May 7, 20259:23 am
  • Author Amin Ahmed

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