Cash strapped Pakistan's economy is in doldrums and data from the country's economic survey a day before the country's budget proves that fact. In fact, the country's economy failed to achieve any of the target its set out in 2022-23. Pakistan's GDP growth rate crashed to 0.3% in 2022-23.

Pakistan floods cost economy over $31 billion

Non-stop heavy rains lashed parts of southwest China on Friday, triggering floods in cities, engulfing roads and partially submerging buildings. A particularly harsh first bout of summer rains known locally as "dragon boat water" saw the city of Beihai in Guangxi log 453 millimetres on Thursday.

Heavy 'dragon boat water' rains hit southwest China, some cities flooded

Pakistan: GDP growth misses 5% target

Australia's bureau of meteorology declares El Niño alert, raises its likelihood to 70%.

El Nino could hit Wheat production in Australia | WION Climate Tracker

The Ka-Kho-Vka dam explosion has resulted in floods and widespread destruction, triggering a humanitarian crisis in the middle of a warzone. Now, it has unleashed a new threat stray, rogue landmines which were planted along the river bank have been washed away.

Putin calls Ukraine dam explosion 'a barbaric act' as threat of rogue landmines loom large

In Pics | Ukraine dam collapse: Three dead, thousands displaced due to floods

The Soviet-era Nova Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in the Russia-occupied part of southern Ukraine came under attack on Tuesday (June 6) amid the ongoing conflict.

Explained | What we know so far about the Nova Kakhovka dam attack in Ukraine

At least three people were killed in a 4.9-magnitude earthquake which shook western Haiti early Tuesday (June 6), as per media reports, while the nation was still reeling from the devastating floods.

Haiti: At least three killed in earthquake days after deadly floods hit Caribbean nation

In a world marred by pandemics, conflicts, and economic upheavals, there is a far greater and insidious threat that looms large: climate change. As global temperatures soar and cataclysmic weather events become distressingly frequent, the most vulnerable populations bear the brunt of its harrowing repercussions.

World Environment Day: A clarion call for climate action

The Indian National Capital witnesses a weather roller coaster, sudden mercury dip reflects dangers of climate change.

Shift in India's weather reflects dangers of climate change

After a prolonged season of drought, parts of Spain are now being hit with periods of heavy rain, resulting in flash floods.

Flash floods strike Spain | WION Climate Tracker

In a terrifying ordeal, a car in Spain was stranded in floodwaters after the driver lost control of the vehicle, as per a video now being circulated on a social media platform.

WATCH | Terrifying ordeal as car swept away in devastating floodwaters in Spain

At least six people have been killed and dozens of homes were washed away after heavy rains lash central Afghanistan.

At least six killed, 100 homes destroyed in afghan flood

Over two million people have been killed and the world has suffered economic damages amounting to over $4.3 trillion in the past 100 years from extreme weather events and climate change-related catastrophes. Watch this to know more.

Extreme weather killed 2 million, caused damages worth $4.3 trillion in just 50 years

Activists poured charcoal into the waters of Rome's most famous fountain, calling for action against climate change.

Climate activists blacken Trevi fountain over Italy floods

Climate activists turn Rome's iconic Trevi fountain black

Weather changes due to the El Nino effect, which warms the environment and causes droughts, floods and heatwaves across the world, comes with a huge economic cost. A new study published in the journal 'science' states that El Nino on an average cost the world 3.4 trillion dollars.

El Nino costs the world over $3 trillion

Heavy rains lashed Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region on Wednesday causing deadly floods that claimed the lives of at least 11 people, said a local official.

Italy hit by heavy rain, witnesses half of annual rainfall in 36 hours; flooding claims 11lives

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Croatia and the substantial rainfall, resulted in the burst of river banks and flooded the town of Obrovac on Monday.

Croatia battered by floods, more rain expected

The death toll from flooding in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to rise. Aid workers found more bodies among the muddy devastation and wounded residents succumbed to their injuries in an under-equipped local clinic. Rohit Wellington Rajan brings you the report.

More than 400 dead in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 176 people die in flash floods in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Over 100 people still remain missing. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

Corpses pile up after devastating floods in DR Congo

A sudden flood got a truck driver trapped in Kenya's Gulana-Lulalu causeway on 3 May. Concerned spectators raised the alarm, and a local wildlife charity's aerial team saved the day.

WATCH | Dramatic visuals as truck driver rescued in Kenya after sudden floods

A study has revealed that the media's coverage of climate research is, to a large extent, carried out in a way that doesn't provoke action. It claims that the media coverage doesn't inspire the pro-environmental behaviours needed to address the problem.

Study finds that media's climate crisis coverage sparks fear and favours avoidance

The intensity of extreme drought and rainfall has "sharply" increased over the past two decades. That's what a new study has confirmed. Rohit Wellington brings you the report.

Flooding & droughts to happen more often: Study

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