CLIMATE CHANGE DISASTERS

Americans suffer disasters worth 11 billion-dollar due to weather-related incidents

The monetary losses due to weather-related events have raised questions on human-caused climate change.

May heat wave in India 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than warmest heat wave

The analysts at ClimaMeter said the intense and prolonged heat wave India endured in May was a result of the naturally occurring El Nino phenomenon -- unusual warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean -- and the rapidly increasing concentration of greenhouse gases -- primarily carbon dioxide and methane -- in the atmosphere.

Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May

A confluence of factors has led to a very hot summer in South Asia, a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change. At least 33 people, including election officials on duty in India's just-concluded general election, died of suspected heatstroke in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the north, and Odisha in the east on Friday.

When phones turn up the heat...

Weather is a hot topic mainly because it is one of the few things on the planet that remains unpredictable, uncontrollable and prone to nasty surprises. Like the record high of 52.9 C recorded on Wednesday that catapulted an obscure village on Delhi's north-western edge into national fame: Mungeshpur. The weather department later clarified that a faulty sensor caused a wrong reading and it was actually nearer 49.1 C, but that did not cool our fevered phones.

India's plan of becoming the fastest-growing G20 nation may hinge on the weather

India's precarious balance between human ingenuity and environmental fragility is under threat as record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events amplify the challenges faced by its vast population. The path to prosperity is hindered by climate change, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions to secure India's future.

Traders are bracing for a record-smashing summer that will shake up commodities

Prices for some of the world’s most vital commodities — natural gas, power and staple crops like wheat and soy — are climbing.

Provide compensation to families of those killed in heatwave: Rajasthan HC to govt

The Rajasthan High Court directed the state government to provide compensation to dependents of heatwave victims and emphasized declaring heatwaves and cold waves as national calamities.

More than 115,000 flee as Cyclone Remal approaches Bangladesh

Cyclones have killed hundreds of thousands of people in Bangladesh in recent decades, but the number of superstorms hitting its densely populated coast has increased sharply -- from one a year to as many as three -- due to the impact of climate change.

Thousands flee as cyclone barrels towards Bangladesh

Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis left their coastal villages Sunday for concrete storm shelters further inland as the low-lying nation prepared for the expected landfall of an intense cyclone, officials said. "Our plan is to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people from unsafe and vulnerable homes to the cyclone shelters," the government's disaster management secretary Kamrul Hasan told AFP. The authorities have mobilised tens of thousands of volunteers to alert people to the danger.

Extreme heat lowers nations’ per capita income — but cities could thrive even in hotter conditions: Matthew E. Kahn

Matthew E. Kahn, Provost Professor of Economics at USC, discusses the impact of climate on economic growth and solutions offered by enterprise in an interview with Srijana Mitra Das.

$215 trillion to save the planet is a bargain

By 2100, the permanent loss from additional warming under a “business as usual” scenario would rise to 52%, representing trillions of dollars in economic destruction.

Nepal PM Prachanda calls for 'unified mountain voice' to address effects of climate change

Prime Minister Prachanda emphasizes the urgent need for a unified mountain voice to address climate change effects in the Himalayas. Nepal aims for zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, prioritizing vulnerable groups like women, youth, and indigenous tribes.

Over 50 pc of world's mangroves at risk of collapse, climate change leading factor: IUCN

Global mangrove assessment reveals over half at risk, 1 in 5 severely, due to climate change and threats like deforestation. IUCN's Red List used to measure health of ecosystems.

Climate change impacts millions in India. But as the country votes, some politicians skirt the issue

Nearly 970 million Indians are voting in general elections amidst severe weather exacerbated by climate change, causing loss of livelihood, migration, and tough living conditions. Voters are seeking leaders who promise stability and resilience against climate impacts. Major political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress, have pledged climate action in their manifestos, but climate change has been largely absent from the campaign trail.

Flash floods due to unusually heavy seasonal rains kill at least 68 people in Afghanistan

Flash floods in Afghanistan kill 68, with 50 dead in Ghor and 18 in Farayab. Abdul Wahid Hamas reports significant financial losses in Ghor, including damage to Feroz Koh. Esmatullah Moradi confirms damages in Farayab. UN reports 2500 affected families in Ghor. WFP aids flood victims in Baghlan, inaccessible by trucks. Taliban urges support for affected communities.

Climate change hardly a burning issue for Indian voters

Unprecedented climate change disasters are impacting India, but political parties and voters are largely overlooking the issue during the elections. Only regional party DMK has concrete climate change plans. In contrast, Europe prioritizes climate action in elections. Indian voters are more focused on traditional issues like unemployment and inflation.

Brazil flood: 'A disastrous cocktail' of climate change kills at least 78; more than 100 missing

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 at once in a single calendar year, causing epic financial losses as well.

Climate change poses a child labour ‘threat multiplier’

At least 160 million children, or one in 10, are part of the global workforce—and climate change is a “threat multiplier,” according to recent research published by the International Labour Organization.

Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMO

Floods and storms led to the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, and the impact of heat waves intensified, said the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) State of the Climate in Asia - 2023 report.

Climate change is stunting our economic growth

The amount of planetary heating already in the pipeline as a result of a century of pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere will make global income 19% lower by 2049 than it would have been without global warming, suggests a new study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

Americans are facing threat from invisible danger. What is it?

Extreme heat poses a significant threat, often lurking as an invisible danger that swiftly renders individuals exposed and vulnerable without warning.

In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change