Prawit confident Bangkok won’t see massive flooding as in 2011
He said his confidence was based on successful efforts to manage water from heavy rainfall upstream and tackling drought over the past few years.
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According to Pakistan's disaster management agency, 33 million people have been affected by the floods. The country's climate minister, Sherry Rehman, said a third of the country…
Unsung heroes: Citizens scramble to help far-flung areas devastated by floods
Amidst the destruction caused by flash floods and torrential rain, families have stepped up to help their community by collecting donations and providing basic necessities.
Jakarta struggles as climate change disrupts water balance
With the state owned pipe network only covering 64 percent of the city, several areas have to use groundwater and even buy water that is delivered in blue plastic barrels.
Schools closed for two more days as rain emergency declared across Sindh
Earlier this week, the Pakistan government had closed schools and colleges on Aug 24 and 25 after heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc in the province.
‘Humanitarian crisis’: Over 900 people killed in monsoon rains across Pakistan
The Minister for Climate Change underscored the need to meet the shortfall in resources, emphasising attracting partners and donors at the national and international levels.
Tropical storm Florita exits Philippines; death toll now 4
Despite the improving weather, Governor Mamba cautioned residents in low-lying and landslide-prone areas against the rush of water downstream, which can cause flooding.
Hong Kong Observatory raises typhoon signal No 8 as tropical storm Ma-on approaches
Due to the storm surge and high tide, a high water level of about 1 metre above normal tide heights is expected at Quarry Bay, which may cause flooding in low-lying areas.
Preparing for COP 27
Nepal needs to push the agenda of how efforts have to be multilateral as problems do not see the limitations of political boundaries.
China mobilizes resources to combat rare drought and ensure production, livelihoods
According to the Ministry of Water Resources, the drought has affected millions of people in nine provincial-level regions.