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‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...
Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...
Ukrainian Proverb of the Day: The word 'enough' does not exist for water, fire, and…’ The centuries-old saying that quietly turned women into a force of natureUkrainian Proverb of the Day: Blending satire, psychology and cultural history, the proverb examines why this centuries-old proverb still f...
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists sayRecord fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. T...
Extreme weather could endanger over one-third of land animal habitats by 2085, study warnsA major scientific study warns that climate change could significantly impact global wildlife in the coming decades. Researchers found that...
Canada launches special measures for temporary residents hit by natural disastersCanada has implemented special temporary immigration measures, effective April 1, 2026, to November 30, 2028, offering international studen...
Christmas Eve storm wreaks havoc in Southern California: Flash floods and mudslides prompt state emergency in LA CountyA severe storm hit Southern California on Christmas Eve. Flash floods and mudslides caused widespread damage. Los Angeles County declared a...
Natural disasters caused $135 bn in economic losses in first half of 2025: Swiss ReSwiss Re reports that natural disasters caused $135 billion in global economic losses in the first half of 2025, significantly higher than ...
New Mexico flooding: Emergency declared - track maps, road closures and all the detailsNew Mexico is grappling with a state of emergency due to severe flooding, particularly in Ruidoso, triggered by monsoon rains. The catastro...
Hindu Kush Himalayas at greater risk of landslides, floods this monsoon season: ReportExperts warn of heightened risks of flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outbursts in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region this monsoon sea...
Trump signs order to shift disaster preparations from FEMA to states, local governmentsUS President Trump signed an executive order to shift disaster preparation responsibilities to state and local governments. The order aims ...
After LA Fire, will there be LA Floods? Here’s why rain may bring new risks | List of areas on alertAs Los Angeles braces for rain, residents are urged to remain vigilant, stay informed, and prioritize safety in the face of potential flood...
Europe Weather: After heatwaves, floods and wildfires, will it continue to face the wrath of nature?Europe, for some time, has been facing the wrath of the weather gods, it seems, as it has seen everything from heatwaves to wildfires all a...
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report saysThe latest five-year averages show that temperatures in Europe are now running 2.3 degrees Celsius (4.1 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial le...
Many extreme events of 2023 in line with predictions of warmer world, study findsThe study suggests that multiple regions experiencing heat extremes simultaneously could become a common occurrence in a warmer world. Many...
US Weather update: Midwest under flash flood warnings, Arizona gears up for soaring temperaturesTake a glimpse at the weather forecast for Thursday in the United States.
Canada wildfires: Smoke spreads across America; heat waves, health risks, air quality alerts, July 4 holiday flight schedules, all you need to knowCanada is witnessing an unparalleled rise in wildfires, scorching 80,000 square kilometers already. These fires have resulted in air qualit...
Globally, wildfires cost $50 bln every year; AI can help fight them: WEFThis devastating trend is set to continue, affecting lives and livelihoods the world over, WEF said while citing data from the World Meteor...
Google expands India-first flood tracking tool to more countriesGoogle has expanded its AI flood forecasting services, first introduced in India back in 2018, to 18 additional countries across Africa, La...
Natural disaster losses hit $72 bn in first half 2022: Swiss ReThough the figure is lower than the $91 billion estimate for the first six months of 2021, it is close to the 10-year average of $74 billio...