Climate & Environment
Monsoon Devastation in Pakistan’s North-West
The death toll has climbed to 344, with the bulk of fatalities concentrated in the rugged province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which borders Afghanistan. Authorities expect…
Deluge and Despair in Pakistan
Since late June, the country’s seasonal deluge has killed at least 507 people, as monsoon systems grow more unpredictable and intense. The rain shows little…
The International Court of Justice sharpens the legal edge of climate accountability
As nations prepare for COP30 in Brazil, and update their climate pledges, the Court’s opinion may well become a legal and moral lodestar—both for victims…
Brazil’s ‘Devastation Bill’ Threatens Climate Credibility Ahead of COP30
Human Rights Watch and over 350 civil society groups have called on President Lula to veto the measure, warning it undermines Brazil’s climate commitments and…
Greece Imposes Mandatory Work Breaks Amid Rising Heatwaves
The government is developing long-term plans to cope with the intensifying climate challenges, including infrastructure upgrades, early warning systems, and public awareness campaigns. As Greece…
Syria Struggles to Contain Wildfires in Latakia
Additional assistance has arrived from Turkey and Jordan.
Record Heat Triggers Flood Warnings in Northern Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported a maximum temperature of 48.5°C on Saturday in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, surpassing the previous record of 47.7°C set in 1997,…
Summer Deluge Forces Tens of Thousands to Flee in Guizhou
Emergency response teams have been dispatched to the hardest-hit areas in two counties of Guizhou, where authorities have raised the flood control alert to its…
Deadly Floods Hit South Africa’s Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane said the death toll was confirmed by police and included six students who were swept away when their school bus…
Pakistan Warns of Intensifying Heatwave as Temperatures Soar
This crisis is further exacerbated by rapid urbanisation and inadequate infrastructure. A similar heatwave in June 2024 claimed more than 560 lives, the majority in…
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