Indoor pollution poses health risks in Bhutan’s rural heartlands
While electricity coverage is robust, many Bhutanese households continue to rely on firewood for cooking and heating, posing challenges that require sustainable solutions.
Plastic waste covers bottom of Japan’s waters; items found dating back to 20th century
Vast quantities of plastic were found in several locations, with the most polluted areas containing 10,000 to 40,000 plastic items per square kilometer.
Mercury tops 40 celsius for 3 days in a row in Japan
Meanwhile, central Tokyo also saw its highest temperature of the year so far on Wednesday, when it climbed to 37 C at 2:40 p.m.
Monsoon picks up, Nepal braces for impact
Authorities issue red, yellow, and orange alerts as rivers rise.
Cloudburst death toll may be much higher than claimed, say locals in India’s Uttarakhand
As a result of the cloudburst the entire Uttarkashi suburb was flooded with a thick mass of water and muck.
Why was July 2025 wetter in Bangladesh?
This is due to an active monsoon, influence of low pressure, and depression, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department explained.
Forecasters warn of heatstroke, flooding in China
The National Meteorological Center forecasts an intense heat wave will hit several regions — including Chongqing and the provinces of Shaanxi, Sichuan and Hubei — over the…
Vietnam to step up urban flood forecasting amid rising climate risks
The cause of the phenomenon can be attributed to multiple factors, including heavy rainfall, downstream river flooding, reservoir discharges, tidal surges or a combination of…
Dual rainstorms on path to hit South Korea this week
Moisture brought into the Korean Peninsula due to the lingering impact of Typhoon Co-may are set to bring extreme rainfall across the country, with a particular focus in the…
Death toll from monsoon rains in Pakistan climbs to 299, including 140 children: NDMA
Heavy downpours trigger deadly floods, landslides and displacement, particularly in vulnerable, poorly drained, or densely populated areas.