Flooding events around the world share a common factor of an atmosphere made warmer by climate change. What can be done to help citizens prepare?
Tag: Landslides and Mudslides
Typhoon Yagi Leaves at Least 110 Dead in Myanmar
Rescuers in Myanmar reported finding bodies swept away by the powerful storm, which left a trail of destruction there and in neighboring countries.
Death Toll in Vietnam From Typhoon Yagi Rises to 143
Days after the storm made landfall, northern Vietnam was being battered by incessant rain. A landslide buried a whole village in a mountainous province.
In Papua New Guinea, Pope Hears Plea for Climate Action
Pope Francis is visiting Papua New Guinea, which has been exploited for its natural resources and is imperiled by rising sea levels.
Tropical Depression Shanshan Soaks Japan, Raising Flood and Landslide Risks
The weakened storm still packed heavy rain and strong winds. It has killed six people, injured over 120 and had prompted evacuation orders for millions.
Tropical Storm Shanshan Drenches Southern Japan, Disrupting Train and Air Travel
The storm weakened after making landfall as a typhoon, still posed the risk of landslides and floods as it moved at a crawling speed.
Typhoon Shanshan Barrels Into Japan, Triggering Rare Warnings
The authorities said the storm could produce a large-scale disaster as it approached the mainland. Nearly 1 million people were told to evacuate, and Toyota closed all its factories on Wednesday afternoon.
Deadly Landslides in India Made Worse by Climate Change, Study Finds
Extreme rainfall made 10 percent heavier by human-caused climate change triggered landslides that killed hundreds, according to a new study.
Rethinking Tourism With the Renewal of a Beloved Italian Path
Officials hope the reopening of the Via dell’Amore will be an opportunity to rethink tourism in Cinque Terre, getting visitors off the beaten path.
At Least 4 Dead and Dozens Missing After Landslide and Flood in China
Hundreds of people were forced to leave their homes in a mountainous part of Sichuan Province. An expressway bridge collapsed amid heavy rains.