Thursday, September 19, 2024

Weather & Disaster

Relief from Heavy Rains, But Concerns Over New Low-Pressure System

Residents across the country have just experienced relief from heavy rains caused by a depression. However, there are growing concerns about a new low-pressure system forming in the Bay...

Typhoon Yagi Devastates Southeast Asia: Myanmar’s Death Toll Surges to 113

Myanmar's death toll from the recent floods has risen to at least 113, according to the country’s military government. The floods were caused by...

Landslides Ravage Bangladesh: Six Lives Lost Amid Torrential Downpour

At least six people died after landslides hit southeastern Bangladesh on Friday, officials confirmed. Among the dead are three Rohingya refugees, and several others...

Typhoon Yagi Downgraded to Tropical Depression After Wreaking Havoc in Vietnam, China, and the Philippines

Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, has been downgraded to a tropical depression after causing widespread destruction in northern Vietnam, China’s...

New Climate Financing Goals COP29: Key Draft Unveiled

The United Nations has published a draft on climate financing, set to be a key negotiation point at the upcoming COP29 in November in...

angladesh Floods: Millions of Children at Risk Amidst Worst Flooding in Decades

Over two million children in eastern Bangladesh are at risk as the region faces its worst flooding in 34 years, UNICEF has warned. The...

Severe Flooding in Eastern Bangladesh Puts Over 2 Million Children at Risk

Over 2 million children in eastern Bangladesh are at severe risk due to the ongoing floods that have inundated homes, schools, and entire villages....

Recent Flooding in Bangladesh Sparks Controversy and Debates Over Causes

In recent days, several districts in eastern Bangladesh have been submerged due to heavy monsoon rains, leading to significant flooding and affecting millions of...

Floodwaters Slowly Recede in Southeast Bangladesh Amidst Concerns Over Drainage Infrastructure

The sudden flooding that hit the southeastern districts of Bangladesh, including Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Comilla, and parts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, has lingered...

Animals in Distress: The Overlooked Victims of Floods

As the Gomti River in Comilla rages on, an unexpected scene unfolds—a small tin roof, barely holding on, carries a collection of animals. A...

India Opens 109 Gates of Farakka Barrage, but No Immediate Flood Threat

Due to an unusual rise in the water level of the Ganges River in Bihar, India has opened 109 gates of the Farakka Barrage...