The floods and landslides that have killed more than 1,350 people in recent weeks are a grim reminder of the risks of a warming planet.
Tag: Disasters and Emergencies
Sri Lanka Declares ‘Largest’ Disaster as Cyclone Death Toll Rises to 355
The country’s president said the nationwide flooding after the storm hit last week was the most challenging natural disaster in the island nation’s history.
As Cyclone Deaths Pass 150, Sri Lanka Is Overwhelmed by Rescue Demand
Rescue efforts across the nation of 23 million have been hampered by disruptions in transport and telecommunications.
Here’s the latest.
Firefighters tried to douse the blaze at an apartment complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district, which killed at least four people.
Deadly Flooding in Thailand Prompts Rescues and Evacuations
The military sent troops, helicopters and boats to rescue stranded people. At least 33 people have been killed and more than two million displaced over the past week.
Huge Fire Engulfs Apartment Buildings in Hong Kong
Firefighters tried to douse the blaze at an apartment complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district, which killed at least four people.
Images From Vietnam’s Year of Deadly Wet Weather
Scientists suggested that climate change could make central Vietnam a global hot spot for destructive storms. This year has seemed to prove the point.
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Hurricane Melissa Leaves Behind a Staggering Homelessness Toll in Jamaica
Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa wrecked western Jamaica, officials are beginning to grapple with the challenge of trying to find housing for thousands of families.
Tackling Climate Change Without the U.S.
This year’s U.N. climate talks are being held in Brazil. So far, they’ve been noteworthy for who isn’t attending.