Floods
Libya flooding 5,000 presumed dead due to flooding in Libya

The city of Derna was among the worst affected due to the bursting of two dams in its vicinity. The flooding took place due to heavy rains caused by the storm Daniel in the Mediterranean Sea

Glaciers melting Half of world’s glaciers will vanish by 2100, even if 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold is met: study

The glacial disappearance will contribute significantly to the rising sea level and threaten water supply to a billion people, according to a new study published in Science that uses satellite imagery

UN IPCC report details accelerating, irreversible climate impacts and other stories

Today we look at the IPCC report on adaptation and vulnerability, the killing of 5 civilians by the Philippines army in a supposed “encounter”, and more

Jair Bolsonaro faces 9 charges in senate inquiry report on COVID-19 and other stories

Today we look at Brazil’s senate inquiry report on the state’s pandemic response, growing threats of climate-induced distress migration, and more

Hurricane Ida wreaks havoc in the United States

The fall of Ida on the 16th anniversary of hurricane Katrina, brought back memories of the devastating storm and the irreversible damage it caused to the city and its residents.

Venezuela: Thousands affected by floods, Maduro declares 90-day emergency

At least 20 people have died in the western state of Mérida, where heavy rains caused mudslides and flooding.

India and Bangladesh suffer brunt of annual flooding

Massive flooding has devastated parts of South Asia, especially northeastern India and Bangladesh.

Kerala Floods: How the Common People Saved the State

The fishing community, civilians, and the state government together have been able to control a situation which could have led to much heavier losses of life and property.