Typhoon Kalmaegi, a Category 3 storm, caused widespread floods and landslides in Cebu, Philippines. This disaster, following recent earthquakes, prompted a national state of calamity, highlighting the Philippines' growing vulnerability to climate-related events.
Click to View MoreExperts from India and Bangladesh are collaborating to assess climate risks and build resilience in the Meghna river basin, which supports over 50 million people, including indigenous communities. The basin faces threats from climate change, such as irregular rainfall, rising temperatures, and industrial pollution. With no existing treaty covering the Meghna river, stakeholders aim to improve data sharing and promote sustainable water management through joint research and dialogue. This effort seeks to protect ecosystems and secure livelihoods dependent on the river.
Click to View MoreClimate change is causing extreme floods in Northern India due to warmer atmospheres, intensifying rainfall events and cloudbursts. This crisis highlights the need for climate-resilient disaster management and balancing development with environmental sustainability.
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