Heavy rainfall triggered landslides in Darjeeling and surrounding areas in West Bengal, claiming the lives of at least 28 people and leaving many others missing. The district recorded around 261 mm of rain in 24 hours, causing rivers to burst banks and roads and bridges to collapse. Authorities
Australia’s first national climate risk assessment warns that by 2050, about 1.5 million people living in coastal areas will face threats from rising sea levels and coastal flooding. The risk increases significantly under higher global warming scenarios. Sea Level Projections Under a moderate warming scenario (around 1.5 °C), sea levels are projected to rise by […]
Beijing — Heavy rainfall across northern China has triggered floods and landslides, claiming at least four lives and forcing the evacuation of more than 4,400 people in Beijing and neighboring Hebei province. The torrential downpour, attributed to intensified monsoon activity, began late Sunday and continued through Monday. In Beijing’s Miyun district, flash floods















