On the steep slope of a glacier jutting through the Hunza Valley in Pakistan’s mountainous far north, Tariq Jamil measures the ice’s movement and snaps photos. Later, he creates a report that includes data from sensors and another camera installed near the Shisper glacier to update his village an hour’s hike downstream. The 51-year-old’s mission: … Read more
Tacloban, The Philippines – Twice a month for the last 10 years, pig farmer Alejandro Sumayang has planted mangrove plants along the shoreline a few metres from his home. Pushing a stick into the muddy ground, he creates a hole for the seedling, tying it to a piece of bamboo to prevent the tide from … Read more
Flash flooding in Somalia has killed 50 people and driven nearly 700,000 from their homes, a government official said, with heavy rains starting Tuesday expected to worsen the country’s plight. Issued on: 21/11/2023 – 15:53 1 min The Horn of Africa region is experiencing torrential rainfall and floods linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon, … Read more
The number of displaced people by the rains in Somalia has gone up by 100,000 in just one week, bringing the number to close to 650,000 people. The heavy rains that started in October have killed over 100 people in the Horn of Africa. Entire towns have also been cut off in parts of Kenya … Read more
More than 1.7 million people are in need as torrential rains destroy homes and livelihoods in Horn of Africa. The death toll from flash flooding caused by torrential rains in Somalia has risen to 50, with nearly 700,000 people driven from their homes, according to a government official. With more heavy rains starting on Tuesday, … Read more
At least 21 people, including three children, died after heavy rainfall inundated the Dominican Republic over the weekend, authorities said Sunday, warning the downpours were linked to worsening climate change. Issued on: 20/11/2023 – 05:15 1 min Torrential storms over the past 48 hours have caused flooding, damaged infrastructure and brought down houses in the … Read more
A new spell of rain in northern France on Monday forced school closures and brought fears of fresh misery after devastating floods hit the department of Pas-de-Calais last week. Issued on: 14/11/2023 – 02:12 1 min Officials said schools and nurseries in the department’s 279 towns will be closed through Tuesday, with a total of 388 establishments affected. … Read more
Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday. Issued on: 07/11/2023 – 22:48 1 min Two rivers — the Aa and the Liane — were placed on red alert for flooding in the northern Pas-de-Calais department after heavy showers … Read more
One of the most powerful storms to ever hit Mexico left a trail of destruction in the beach town of 900,000. At least 27 people have been killed after Hurricane Otis, one of the most powerful storms to ever hit Mexico, struck the Pacific beach resort of Acapulco. Otis, with winds of 270 kilometres per … Read more
Pakistan last year experienced unprecedented floods. More than 33 million people were directly affected, with a staggering 20.6 million requiring urgent humanitarian assistance. The consequences were dire – nearly eight million people were displaced and at least two million houses destroyed. Although the water has receded, a year later, the scars of the catastrophe remain … Read more