WE ARE not in the winning circle. But the country is inside the circle... with the highest risk of...

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:56:00 +0200sunstar (en)

WE ARE not in the winning circle. But the country is inside the circle... with the highest risk of experiencing multiple climate hazards out of anywhere in the world, followed by Japan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and China. Around and around, in worsening spiral, we experience rising sea level, increasing....

The floods in Bihar: The fault is not in our stars!

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:18:00 +0200asianage (en)

Bihar’s devastating floods this year will be remembered for many things. The scale of human misery. Blaming it on the stars. Who can easily forget Union minister of state for health and family welfare Ashwini Choubey’s remark: “The downpour, which has been lashing Bihar for the past few days, is....

Nitish Kumar blames climate change for Patna floods

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 17:31:00 +0200irishsun (en)

Patna (Bihar) [ India ], Oct 2 (ANI): Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday claimed that climate change has caused floods in Patna. "The change in climate has led to drought, sudden heavy rainfall and the present condition in Bihar. There were flash floods in 12-13 districts in July this year. Later, the water level in river Ganga rose.

Change in Climate Led to Flood Situation in Bihar, Says Nitish Kumar

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:55:00 +0200india (en)

New Delhi: In the wake of the s , state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar again on Wednesday visited the affected areas and said the change in the climatic condition has led to this kind of situation in the state. “The change in climate has led to drought, sudden heavy rainfall and the present condition in Bihar.

Nitish Kumar blames climate change for Patna floods

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:44:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

"The change in climate has led to drought, sudden heavy rainfall and the present condition in Bihar. There were flash floods in 12-13 districts in July this year. Later, the water level in river Ganga rose. Now, sudden heavy rainfall has flooded many areas in Patna ," the Chief Minister said at a programme here.

Monsoon rains kill over 120 people in India

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:26:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

The death toll due to torrential rains in northern India reached 120 on Sunday, with over 50 deaths reported in the past 24 hours alone, officials said. Monsoon rains, accompanied by storms and lightning, hit large parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states since Thursday. Uttar Pradesh got record rainfall on Friday -- 1,700% above normal.

Here's how these drone startups can help in rescue operations in Bihar floods

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 17:30:00 +0200yourstory (en)

Bihar, the state that is most prone to floods in India , has been witnessing heavy rainfall over the past few days. As rivers swell up due to heavy rains, the state battles another round of floods and normal life has been thrown out of gear. A red warning was issued by the India Meteorological....

India: Situation report on Flood/Heavy Rain fall as on 27th September, 2019 at 1800 Hrs

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 08:32:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Ministry of Home Affairs Disaster Management Division (National Emergency Response Centre) 2. UPDATE ON RAJASTHAN AND MADHYA PRADESH ON THE FLOOD SITUATION: - RAJASTHAN. • In River Chambal the water level in below danger level. • At present 03 teams of NDRF have been deployed to assist District Administration.

Dr M's full speech text at the 74th UNGA

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 04:21:00 +0200nst (en)

The following is the full text of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s speech during the General Debate of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept 27 2019. INTRODUCTION - VETO POWER. 1. I would like to join others in congratulating you Mr.

You know Greta Thunberg. Meet 15 other young climate activists taking on world leaders

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 16:44:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A group of 16 children from five continents, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, have filed a legal complaint against five countries that could require them to change laws to amplify the fight against climate change. It comes, in part, with the two Global Climate Strikes that bookended the United Nations' Global Climate Summit.

World Meet 16 young climate activists demanding action

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 08:41:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Lyman said the United Nations would tell the countries that the children's rights are not being protected and that they are "disregarding and not fulfilling their obligations to mitigate and adapt to climate change." "These children want recognition that current trends suggest that their inheritance....

You know Greta Thunberg. Meet 15 other young climate activists taking on world leaders

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:23:00 +0200azcentral (en)

Lyman said the United Nations would tell the countries that the children's rights are not being protected and that they are "disregarding and not fulfilling their obligations to mitigate and adapt to climate change." "These children want recognition that current trends suggest that their inheritance....

We never say no to requests, but multiplicity of challenges

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:03:00 +0200business-standard (en)

The "multiplicity" of challenges faced by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a cause for concern, its director general S N Pradhan has said, calling for a "clear" policy that will put the primary onus to deal with disasters of certain categories on states.

Everything You Need to Know About the Youth Activists Taking on the Climate Crisis at the UN

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 23:27:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Sixteen youth climate activists—including 16-year-old Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg—filed a human rights complaint with the United Nations stating that five countries have violated their basic human rights by not acting on climate change. The complaint targets Argentina, Brazil, France,....

Earthquake jolts India-Pakistan border: Photos, videos flood social media revealing extent of damage

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:52:00 +0200financialexpress (en)

An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit the India -Pakistan border region on Tuesday evening. Tremors were felt as far as the Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. While there is no report of any casualty or damage to property in India so far, there are reports of at least five casualties and 50 injuries in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

Disaster preparedness

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 07:19:00 +0200kathmandupost (en)

Climate change and disaster risk pose fundamental threats to sustainable development. According to the 2015 Nepal Disaster Report , produced by the Government of Nepal, Nepal is among the top 20 on the list of most multi-hazard-prone countries in the world.