Tag: monsoon
A thousand dead during the monsoon in Pakistan
Thousands more have been forced to leave their homes, and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has appealed for international help. The large volumes of water destroyed the dams at a major…
Over 900 dead after the monsoon rains in Pakistan
The rescue agency NDMA states that over 900 lives have so far been claimed in connection with this year’s monsoon rains, which began in June. In the last 24 hours…
Several dead after monsoon rains in northern India
Published: Just now full screen A woman in the rain in Dharmsala in the rain-affected state of Himachal Pradesh. Photo: Ashwini Bhatia/AP/TT At least 15 people have died after heavy…
Several dead after monsoon rains in northern India
The northern state of Himachal Pradesh, which is part of the Himalayan massif, has been hit hard by floods this year and accidents are reported from several places and many…
At least 147 dead – heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan
At least 147 people have been killed in floods and landslides as a result of heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan. According to the authorities, it has so far fallen almost…
Monsoon rains plague Bangladesh and India – worst in nearly two decades
The situation is worst in northeastern Bangladesh and the region around India. Water masses have besieged millions of people and rainfall is projected to continue. 18:34 • Updated 6:36 PM…
The Great Green Wall of the Sahel and its unexpected effects on the climate
The Great Green Wall is an ambitious project in a shaken region. That of planting millions of trees in the Sahel to fight against desertification and its harmful effects on…
The unexpected effects of the Great Green Wall of the Sahel
The Great Green Wall is an ambitious project in a shaken region. That of planting millions of trees in the Sahel to fight against desertification and its harmful effects on…