In Japan, on Wednesday (August 2nd), hundreds of thousands were left without electricity as Typhoon Khanun packed with powerful winds and lashing rain, approached the island nation.

Typhoon Khanun leaves 2 dead, 41 injured in Japan; over 220,000 homes sans power

The ability to predict earthquakes has long eluded scientists, as the search for reliable precursors — early indicators of an impending earthquake — has remained fruitless.

Breakthrough in earthquake research: GPS measurements could predict tremors hours ago

In a meeting with senior Chinese officials, US climate envoy John Kerry on Tuesday (July 18th) emphasised the potential of climate cooperation between China and the United States as a way to redefine their troubled relationship and address global warming.

US climate envoy John Kerry seeks cooperation with China to redefine troubled relationship

Over 61,000 people died as a result of extreme heat during Europe's record-breaking summer last year, according to a study published on Monday (July 11). The study calls for increased efforts to protect against even deadlier heatwaves that are expected in the coming years.

Heat-related deaths in Europe soared to over 61,000 during record-breaking summer, study shows

Severe flooding and landslides triggered by monsoon rains in eastern Nepal have resulted in deaths of two people, with 28 others reported missing, according to officials.

Nepal floods: Five killed, 28 missing as monsoon rains trigger landslides and flooding

Two people were killed and 28 are missing in major flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains in eastern Nepal, authorities said Sunday. A worker at a hydropower project under construction on the Hewa River in Sankhuwasabha district was found dead, while 17 other staff were missing on Saturday evening, according to a local official.

Two dead, 28 missing in Nepal floods and landslides

As Cyclone Biparjoy threatens India and Pakistan, let's find out how cyclones get their names

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 United Nations agency published new figures on Monday (May 22) which indicated that extreme weather events caused nearly 600 disasters in India which claimed 138,377 lives in the past five decades.

Climate change, extreme weather have led to hundreds of thousands of deaths in India: UN

Climate activists turn Rome's iconic Trevi fountain black

Myanmar's military junta on Friday said the death toll from Cyclone Mocha has reached 145. Most of the dead, as per the news agency AFP, belong to the persecuted Rohingya minority.

Cyclone Mocha: Myanmar Junta says reports of 400 Rohingya dead 'not true,' claims toll at 145

At least 13 people have died and thousands of others have been displaced after a devastating flood in Italy’s northern Emilia-Romagna region, local authorities said on Thursday (May 18).

Italy floods: Death toll rises to at least 13, tens of thousands of people displaced

At least six people have been killed in Myanmar after a powerful storm, Cyclone Mocha, battered the nation. Officials evacuated some 1,000 people trapped by seawater along western Myanmar’s coast on Monday (May 15), while the country’s military leaders have declared Rakhine state a national disaster zone after the storm hit on Sunday.

Cyclone Mocha: At least six killed, hundreds injured after powerful storm batters Myanmar

At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province. Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province.

Nepal: Three killed, nine injured in avalanche while collecting 'Himalayan viagra'

At least 176 people have died after flash floods in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province, said local authorities, on Friday (May 5). This also comes days after flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains killed more than 100 people in neighbouring Rwanda.

Nearly 200 people killed, several missing after flash floods in eastern Congo

More than 13,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in western Canada, as of Friday (May 5), after a week of record-hot weather, exceeding seasonal averages by as much as 10 degrees Celsius, which have since triggered wildfires.

Thousands forced to flee after wildfire and floods across western Canada

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

Landslide in Pakistan's Khyber Pass kills at least three, 25 trucks buried under debris

Over 500 residents of South Korea’s eastern coastal city of Gangneung had to be evacuated, on Tuesday (April 11) after a wildfire fueled by strong winds and dry weather began on a mountain, said the officials.

South Korea: Hundreds forced to evacuate after wildfire in a seaside city

Almost a week since the landslide in Ecuador, as rescue teams continue to search for missing people, the number of dead has risen to 23. As per the latest figures, 67 people remain missing, while 37 people are injured.

Ecuador landslide death toll rises to 23; rescuers continue to look for 67 missing people

A dangerous volcano that killed 25,000 people 38 years ago, is active once again. Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz volcano, which is situated on the notoriously dangerous Pacific Ring of fire, is experiencing seismic activity and authorities on Friday warned of a "probable" new eruption with weeks or even days.

Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz volcano, which killed 25,000 in 1985, ready for ‘bigger than any’ eruption

Ever wondered how cyclones and hurricanes get their names? WION explains

The World Meteorological Organization has removed the names Ian and Fiona from its rotating list of storm names. The decision as per AFP was taken due to the death and destruction Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona caused last year.

Here's why names Fiona and Ian have been 'retired' from UN's hurricane roster

Africa's population is largely ill-insured against external shocks brought about by natural disasters, adverse climate, war and conflict. In reality, the continent continues to suffer immensely. The west or aid organisations pledging funds. However, where does all the money go? We believe it is time for Africans to get the answers to this pertinent question. Watch this special report and know why we insist, Africa must wake and stand up now.

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