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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Fuel price will come down this month if we can start adjustment: Bangladesh minister for power
Asked which fuel oil price may go down, the minister said the government's main target is to reduce the price of diesel as it is a widely used fuel for different purposes,…
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.
Rains, landslides paralyse Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan areas
Adverse weather has also led to the cancellation of flights between Islamabad and the cities of Gilgit and Skardu.
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.
Petaling, Kuala Lumpur join growing list of places under level 1 heatwave alert
Malaysia's hot and dry season have started earlier this year compared to the past two years.
Cambodia’s environment ministry acts to curb forestry crimes, illegal encroachment
To address this issue, the ministry urged the community committees of protected areas to fulfil their responsibilities to protect and preserve their community forests, as outlined…
Gwadar declared calamity-hit, emergency imposed after heavy rains wreak havoc
Normal life and traffic remain suspended in Gwadar, Makran and northern and central parts of Balochistan as 30-hour-long showers triggered flash floods and submerged most of the…
Coral and sharks back in Maya as scientists, locals restore ecosystem
Internationally famous Maya Bay now only allows 300 visitors per hour, and there are restrictions to how far people can venture into the waters.