Climate change seen driving more landslides in Philippine summer capital
Landslides have become a year-round occurrence even when there are no typhoons, some locals said.
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Drought prep for Kampong Speu province urged: Cambodian minister
Official called on provincial authorities to use water sparingly and store as much, as Cambodia is likely to suffer severe droughts this year due to the El Nino weather phenomenon.
Mekong Delta strengthens measures to cope with saltwater intrusion
Coastal provinces in the delta built temporary dams and repaired sluices to keep out saltwater and dredged irrigation canals to store more water.
Drought grips southern Philippine province of Negros Occidental
According to the authorities, the province is currently experiencing a drought, or three consecutive months of way below normal rainfall conditions.
Dozens killed, hundreds stranded as rain and landslides paralyse parts of Pakistan
Quetta and other parts of Balochistan remained in the grip of freezing weather, with sub-zero temperatures forcing people to remain indoors.
Indonesia’s new rooftop solar rule set to boost industrial, commercial use
A revised ministerial regulation is expected to support the use of rooftop solar panels, but how it is implemented will be crucial in ensuring companies can easily access the…
Aquatic species at high risk of extinction from climate change: Experts
Some of the impacts caused by climate change include changes to the reproductive cycles and behaviours of certain animals.
Hopes up for rain to raise Malaysia’s water levels at dams
With more rainfall expected in Penang in the coming weeks, the water level at the Air Itam Dam may increase to at least half its capacity by May.
Vegetable and fish farmers in Malaysia enjoy great yield with prolonged dry spell
At the bustling wet markets, vendors are all smiles as they enjoy stable or even dropping prices from wholesalers.
Park officials wage uphill battle to control forest fires in Chiang Mai
The authorities say that local villagers would not stop starting forest fires due to the belief that wild edible vegetables and mushrooms would prosper after the blaze.