T10 signal as Ragasa batters Hong Kong with hurricane-force winds
The super typhoon was skirting around 100 kilometers to the south of Hong Kong and the weather will be persistently adverse with frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms,…
Climate Watch
Super Typhoon Ragasa batters northern Philippines; thousands evacuated
The number of families affected by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclones Mitag and Ragasa has reached 28,014 as of Monday.
Hong Kong to hoist T1 Monday as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches
While Hong Kong could see fine and very hot weather on Monday, there will be swells and the weather will deteriorate rapidly on Tuesday, Hong Kong Observatory said, noting that…
A case for adopting a climate passport
The climate passport is a proposed legal instrument to protect those displaced by climate change. It would function much like the historical Nansen passport issued to stateless…
Forest fire in Indonesia still high in 2025 despite wetter dry season
Of at least 218,000 hectares with indications of being burned between January and August this year, nearly half were located in concession areas linked to oil palm, oil and gas…
Mosquitoes return as weather cools in South Korea
According to experts, Korea began to observe a shift in the seasons for mosquitoes in 2020, with the change in mosquito activity possibly due to the “shift in rising…
Thailand’s water authority steps up flood preparedness as heavy rains forecast
From 17–21 September, the trough is expected to shift southwards, resulting in heavy to very heavy rain across many regions, including Bangkok and its vicinity.
India, ADB ink USD 126.4 million deal to boost climate-resilient tourism in Uttarakhand
It aims to benefit over 87,000 residents and 2.7 million annual visitors through improved tourism planning, upgraded infrastructure, enhanced sanitation and waste management, and…
How we can beat the heat in Singapore
As the mercury rises, so does the need for awareness about the growing risks from Singapore’s steamy temperatures. Even if you’re not aware, we’re all being affected by…
19 killed after floods, landslides hit several regions across Indonesia
The affected areas include Gianyar, Karangasem, Jembrana, Tabanan, Klungkung and Badung, with the provincial capital, Denpasar, experiencing the most severe flooding.