Rising sea levels could swamp sinking Shanghai
More than half the city will be under 1.2 metres of flood waters by the end of this century if action is not taken now
Balancing urbanisation with environmental preservation key to combat urban flooding
Approach that combines improved forecasting, flood-resilient infrastructure & sustainable urban development is imperative to ensure the …
Melting glaciers: We need to keep an eye out on these states, Union Territories
There are 25 glacial lakes and water bodies in India, China, and Nepal that have seen a 40% increase in water spread area since 2009. They pose a …
How climate change is wreaking havoc on communities in Niger Delta
Locals vulnerable to recurring floods in Africa's largest oil producer; a non-profit is mapping these communities for early warning of flood …
Extreme weather in Africa: Floods affect 2 million children in 3 months in these 3 countries
Severe flooding has pushed children in Nigeria, Chad & South Sudan into increased risk of waterborne diseases, malnutrition
Urban flooding around the world: Where is India placed?
Climate change, urban population growth have prompted cities to adopt water-sensitive urban design, sustainable drainage systems
The ‘forgotten’ water ecosystems of Mumbai
City’s water systems need urgent attention to build resilience against climate-related uncertainties
Cyclone Nivar isn't over but is Tamil Nadu in for another one?
The state was last hit by back-to-back cyclones, Nada and Vardah, in December 2016
THROWBACK: How China’s ‘sponge cities’ aim to re-use 70% of rainwater
Even as Indian cities become increasingly water-scarce, they get flooded — as Mumbai is getting now — by a few days' intense rainfall.…
Urbanisation in India: We must reimagine how our cities are planned
The recent floods in North India serve as a stark reminder to prioritise sustainable urban planning and drainage infrastructure
Half a million people may be affected by floods in Sudan this year
Floods in Sudan this year could aggravate food insecurity, the United Nations and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent …
Despite intense rainfall, world’s water supply is decreasing
Study finds that drying of soil due to rise in temperatures is not letting much water reach rivers and reservoirs
Rivers across Odisha swell even as cyclone draws near
A cyclonic formation in the Bay of Bengal will reach the north Odisha coast September 18, according to the IMD
Climate impact expanding flooding period in Assam: Seven months of floods in 2022
Over 100,000 people affected in the state at present as several districts forecast to get extremely heavy rain over next few days
Rarely inundated floodplains in Asia, Africa face higher risk now, says study. Here’s why
With increasing hazard extremes due to climate change, people settled in places that flood rarely are at risk
Lives and livelihoods lost to coastal erosion
The wrath of Bay of Bengal has rendered nearly 650 families from Satabhaya in Odisha homeless
Threat to ecosystems greatest concern regarding interlinking of rivers: study
Species of trees and shrubs, which adapt to the natural flow of rivers, are better left alone with minimal human intervention through dams or …
Whose mandate? UNSC not appropriate forum say India, Russia and Brazil as Council debates sea-level rise
Over 70 leaders call for considering climate change impacts on security before conflicts break out or worsen
Biporjoy inundates low-lying areas on Kutch-Saurashtra coastline
Moderate flash flood risk is likely in Saurashtra, Kutch and the extreme northwest Gujarat region in next 24 hours
IPCC Sixth Assement Report: Insights for African countries
The continent will likely experience drier conditions with an exception of the Sahara and eastern Africa
237 million people in 6 Asian countries at risk due to coastal flooding by 2050: Study
In India, six times more people are at risk from coastal flooding than the earlier estimates based on satellite data from NASA
Ratnagiri dam breach: Flooding causes 44% of dam failures in India
Tiware Dam in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district breached, flooded seven villages and swept away 20 people on July 2, 2019
Climate change-induced flooding may put at least 327 contaminated sites in US at risk
Nearly two million people live within a mile of 327 Superfund sites, which are vulnerable to sea-level rise due to climate change
Deluge in Spain continues, could still face its driest summer in over 6 decades
Some areas see more rainfall in a day than normally seen in an entire month; wet weather to continue
England may be set to flood at the end of winter — here’s why
Driven by a La Niña event, exacerbated by urban development in areas prone to flooding and the impacts of climate change, the effects …