Rescuers master challenge as floodwaters take toll
The rescue vehicles, arriving from different parts of the country, bore licence plates from Shanghai, and Sichuan, Shandong and Shaanxi provinces, among others.
Environment
Experts warn of contagious outbreaks, health problems as El Niño returns
Epidemiologist Dicky Budiman said El Niño might lead to an increased risk of vector-borne diseases, including dengue fever and malaria.
Japan plans discharge of Fukushima treated water in late August
According to government sources, the government is now doing its utmost to gain understanding of the discharge plan both domestically and internationally.
Three-quarters of children in South Asia face extreme heat: UN
Children cannot adapt as quickly to temperature changes as healthy adults can, and are not able to remove excess heat from their bodies.
Nine killed, 1 missing after heavy rain hits China’s Jilin
A total of 18,916 people have been evacuated, with 21 temporary relocation facilities established.
Hydropower propels China’s climate action
Despite the global focus on China's solar and wind energy, hydropower remains the biggest renewable energy source for China, and will remain so for decades to come.
Flood detention reservoirs manage flooding in Hebei
The province had been hit by heavy rainfalls for about 144 hours since July 27, 2023.
India’s changes to forest conservation laws may be more harmful than helpful: Ecologists
According to ecologists, the amendments could lead to nearly 200,000 sq km of forest land – more than a quarter of India’s forests – losing their legal protection.
World Scout Jamboree hit by heat, hygiene problems
While refusing to disclose the exact number, organisers said there were over 108 scouts who suffered from heat-related illnesses at the opening ceremony.
Bad weather impedes aid delivery in drought-hit Central Papua
The districts of Agandugume and Lambewi have been suffering from drought and cold weather since June, causing key crops to fail or rot and forcing locals to eat spoiled tubers.