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In 2002, China began building the South-to-North Water Diversion Project to carry Yangtze water north; it now reportedly serves 185 million people, but displaced at least 330,000China's extensive water diversion project moves vast amounts of water hundreds of miles. This infrastructure now benefits over 185 million ...31 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST- 10 killed after Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern ChinaTyphoon Noul made landfall in China's Guangdong province, causing ten fatalities. Gale-force winds and heavy rains triggered flash floods i...26 Jul, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- China issues red alert as Typhoon Noul approachesChina's national observatory issued a red alert as Typhoon Noul approaches its coast. The powerful storm is forecast to make landfall along...26 Jul, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
- Watch Snakes on the street: Nearly 900 snakes, including cobras, escape flooded farm in China, enter nearby villagesNearly nine hundred snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped a flooded breeding farm in Guangxi. Villagers used nets to catch the reptile...13 Jul, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
- Typhoon Bavi batters east China; Taiwan reports 134 injuredTyphoon Bavi, China's most powerful storm this year, caused widespread damage. Emergency crews cleared streets littered with fallen trees a...12 Jul, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
- El Nino likely to strengthen through 2026, persist into 2027: US forecasterEl Nino is strengthening and will persist through early spring 2027. A very strong El Nino event is expected this autumn. This phenomenon t...09 Jul, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
- China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in yearsTyphoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan with powerful winds and heavy rainfall. Thousands of soldiers are on standby as the island prepares for ...09 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits south, VietnamNorthern China is grappling with the aftermath of heavy rains, which have tragically claimed five lives due to flash floods and drowning in...05 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- School assembly news headlines for June 29: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the dayPrime Minister Modi's historic Seychelles address highlighted maritime bonds, while India and the island nation inked 19 cooperation outcom...28 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management: reportBangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in ...25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Heavy rains from nearby Typhoon Mekkhala pound Taiwan, 200 to be evacuated on east coastTyphoon Mekkhala's outer bands have unleashed heavy rains and localized flooding across Taipei and southern Taiwan. Authorities are evacuat...25 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...10 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- China enters its flood season; heavy rain expected in the southChina has entered its flood season with heavy rains forecast for the south. Some northern areas and major river basins will experience belo...01 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
- 10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...14 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMOFloods and storms led to the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, and the impact of heat waves intensified, said the ...23 Apr, 2024, 11.28 AM IST
- India, China hold talks on trans-border riversThe two-day talks on the 11th meeting of the India-China Expert Level Mechanism (ELM) on Trans-Border Rivers concluded yesterday in the Chi...28 Mar, 2018, 11.32 AM IST
- Flood may have been caused by heavy rain in China: Assam ministerAssam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said the devastating flood in the north-eastern state was possibly caused due to heavy rainfall in...23 Aug, 2017, 10.02 PM IST
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