Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan
Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan in the last three days, the disaster management authority (ANDMA) said today (24 January). The deaths occurred between Wednesday (21 January) and Friday (23 January), mainly in central and northern provinces of the country, according to a map released by ANDMA. The “initial figures of […]
Read MoreHeavy rain, strong winds forecast as Bay of Bengal system intensifies
Colombo, January 6 (Daily Mirror) – A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, is likely to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours and move west-northwestwards towards the island’s east coast, the Department of Meteorology said. With the development of the system, showery conditions across the country, […]
Read MoreBangladeshi, Indian engineers monitor water flows under Ganges Water Sharing Treaty
Bangladeshi and Indian engineers are currently monitoring water flows at key points to ensure compliance with the 1996 Ganges Water Sharing Treaty. Four Bangladeshi engineers are stationed at Farakka in India to measure river discharge, while two Indian engineers are in Bangladesh at the Hardinge Bridge to verify that allocated water reaches the country. Joint […]
Read MoreAfter key official’s death, can Philippines’ flood-control probe still deliver answers?
By Sam Beltran The death of a senior public works official alleged to have played a central role in the billion-peso flood-control scandal in the Philippines has cast fresh doubt over the future of a months-long corruption probe, with investigators now facing questions over lost testimony and compromised evidence. Legal analysts say the investigations now […]
Read MoreFugitive ex-Philippine official accuses Marcos of ordering bogus flood control projects
By Raissa Robles A fugitive former Philippine lawmaker has accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr of directing him to add 100 billion pesos (US$1.7 billion) worth of dubious public works projects to the national budget, a claim that throws new fuel on the corruption scandal that has dogged his administration for months. Analysts say the explosive […]
Read MoreBeyond Infrastructure: China’s New Environmental Footprint in Central Asia
By Yunis Sharifli Uzbekistan’s economy is expanding at one of the fastest rates in Central Asia, creating new opportunities for businesses and citizens alike. Yet this rapid growth also brings challenges that the country must learn to manage. Among them, one of the most pressing issues is the growing problem of waste management, which has […]
Read MoreIs the ‘Big One’ coming? Earthquake mania grips Philippines as fears mount
By Sam Beltran A spate of powerful earthquakes across the Philippines has triggered widespread panic, sparked a flood of misinformation and prompted officials to take decisions that experts warn could undermine long-term disaster readiness. Analysts say the anxious public reaction – from mass hysteria in schools to viral conspiracy theories about “The Big One” – […]
Read MoreHomeless and fearful, Afghan quake survivors sleep in the open
DARA-I-NUR, Afghanistan: Families huddled hungry and homeless days after a deadly earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan, not daring to set foot in the few remaining buildings for fear an aftershock could bring them down. The initial powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck remote regions along the border with Pakistan, killing more than 1,400 people, with at least six […]
Read More33 dead, scores missing after sudden rainstorm in Indian Kashmir
By Zahidul hasan At least 33 people were feared dead and more missing following sudden, heavy rain in Indian Kashmir, an official said on Thursday. The disaster occurred in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, a stopover point on a popular pilgrimage route. It comes a little over a week after a heavy flood and mudslide […]
Read MoreUzbekistan Approves Controversial ‘Sea Breeze Project’ at Charvak Reservoir
By Sadokat Jalolova The Uzbek government has approved the contentious “Sea Breeze Uzbekistan” project at the Charvak reservoir in Tashkent region, despite vocal opposition from environmental activists and mounting public concern. Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov signed Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 490, granting “Sea Breeze Uzbekistan” LLC a 25-year direct lease on 577 hectares of […]
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