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
Traditional weather forecasts: expert shares 5 ways Africa’s coastal residents predict floods
Local wisdom and expertise can enhance policies and mechanisms to protect people from the effects of frequent flooding in African coastal cities
Flash floods in Kerala: A junked breakwater plan may have been Achilles’ heel
Flooding revealed lack of disaster preparedness; more rain expected this week
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 …
IMD issues red alert for Chennai, Yanam & Rayalaseema as Michaung continues to dump more rain
Chennai is witnessing showers more severe than those experienced in the 1970s-80s, according to state minister KN Nehru
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 …
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 …
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.…
Tropical storm Daye: Several districts in Odisha flooded; loss yet to be ascertained
Malkangiri, Bhadrak and Balasore are the most affected districts
Simply Put: What would Noah do today
Mountain glaciers may hold less ice than previously thought — here’s what that means for 2 billion downstream water users and sea level rise
Policymakers should look at these new estimates to revise their plans
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
Landslide in Cameroon capital kills at least 30; ministers blame residents for construction in floodplain region
Dam in Mbangkolo burst after hours of heavy rainfall; locals say poor maintenance to blame
NASA images show impact of Cyclone Eloise on Mozambique
Thousands of acres of farmlands have been flooded by the cyclone
How cities can cope with climate change-induced floods
Restoring wetlands, mapping flooded areas, reducing emissions from cities will help
Cyclone Michaung claims five lives in Chennai city, Tamil Nadu districts
Electocution and drowining are the main causes
As told to Parliament (July 31, 2023): India lost 661 tigers in nearly 6 years, says minister
All that was discussed in the House through the day
‘No govt support’, villagers of Majuli river island build bamboo embankment to prevent erosion
The flood prevention measures by the state of inferior quality
Bedevilled Barak: How a Katigorah school is building resilience after 2022 Assam floods
The higher secondary school in Cachar district suffered immense damage during floods more than a year ago
Bedevilled Barak: DTE reconstructs what went wrong in Katigorah during 2022 Assam floods
Unique geographical settings, non-functional sluice gates of the vulnerbale revenue circle of Cachar district led to inundation
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 …