Will Pakistan’s power sector survive climate change?
Most power infrastructure systems were designed to operate under optimum conditions – when temperatures were cooler 30 or 40 years ago.
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Looming water crisis for millions in Bhutan?
The country's glaciers and water sources are under threat from climate change, endangering 240 million people in the Himalayas and 1.6 billion downstream, Prime Minister Tshering…
Nepal’s preparations to host global climate forum in full swing
Global climate leaders, experts, and those from international organisations are expected to gather in Kathmandu from May 16 to 18.
Residents warned of unstable weather in Thailand’s North, flash floods in South
Ships in the Gulf and Andaman Sea were also advised to proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers area. Small boats in the lower Gulf should be kept ashore.
Areas in Vietnam at risk of flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall
The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting stressed that flash floods and landslides could cause severe environmental damage, pose a threat to human lives, and…
Nepal’s Rolwaling region hit by heavy snowfall, delaying hotel reopenings
Locals usually descend to lower areas after closing hotels in the last week of November. While some remain in Beding to look after the hotels, the unexpected snowfall has…
Farmers in Nepal’s Rukum West suffer as climate change bites
Droughts, crop failures and rising pest infestations lead farmers in mid-western Nepal to an uncertain future.
USD 20 million project to enhance climate resilience in Bhutan’s Thimphu-Paro region
Thimphu and Paro face increasing threats of flooding, primarily due to riverine (fluvial) and surface water (pluvial) flooding during the monsoon. The region is also vulnerable to…
Farmers hit by heatwave in Malaysia’s Kedah
The hot weather is offering a short-term benefit to padi farmers as it aligns with the harvest season, but they say the prolonged heat could disrupt the upcoming planting season.
Climate funding gap: Dawn
The unfortunate reality is that Pakistan requires $40-50bn annually for climate adaptation and mitigation, yet receives merely $1.5-2bn from international sources. This disparity…