Thousands of people killed by extreme weather in 2015 as El Nino arrives to bring more chaos

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 03:09:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

Thousands of people have been killed by extreme weather so far this year and now scientists fear a weather event will cause droughts, wildfires, flooding, landslides and food shortages. Australian scientists have warned of a “substantial” that started in May.

Think Today's Refugee Crisis Is Bad? Climate Change Will Make It a Lot Worse

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:31:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Last year was the worst year on record for refugees. The number of people fleeing war and persecution jumped to nearly 60 million, the highest figure since the United Nations' refugee agency began keeping records 50 years ago, and that doesn't even include people driven from their homes by poverty, gang violence or natural disasters.

Think Today's Refugee Crisis is Bad? Climate Change Will Make it a Lot Worse

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:30:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

Last year was the worst year on record for refugees. The number of people fleeing war and persecution jumped to nearly 60 million, the highest figure since the United Nation's refugee agency began keeping records 50 years ago, and that doesn't even include people driven from their homes by poverty, gang violence or natural disasters.

Bangladesh flash floods, landslides kill 23

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:15:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 04:50:00 +0200nation (en)

DHAKA - At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox’s Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash Floods, Landslides Kill 23 in Southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:07:00 +0200voanews (en)

DHAKA— At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 15:23:00 +0200dnaindia (en)

Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban. Representational Image Agencies AFP photo. At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday.

Floods, landslides kill 23 in Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 15:22:00 +0200nation (en)

DHAKA - At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said today. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 15:22:00 +0200trust (en)

DHAKA, June 28 (Reuters) - At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:44:00 +0200tribune (en)

India , Bangladesh and China are most at risk from river floods, with an increasing number of people threatened because of climate change. PHOTO: REUTERS. DHAKA: At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:24:00 +0200reuters (en)

DHAKA At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:20:00 +0200thestar-my (en)

DHAKA (Reuters) - At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:13:00 +0200suna-sd-en (en)

DHAKA At Sun Jun 28, 2015 (Reuters) -- least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

Flash floods, landslides kill 23 in southeastern Bangladesh

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 14:08:00 +0200reuters-uk (en)

DHAKA At least 23 people have died in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains that lashed southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people were marooned on higher ground as flood waters submerged areas around Cox's Bazar and the hilly district of Bandarban.

No, India did not cause the heat wave in Karachi

Fri, 26 Jun 2015 21:23:00 +0200nation (en)

Among the usual gems of wisdom expounded by our leaders the one this week took the cake. The Minister of Climate Change hypothesized that the heat wave in Karachi was due to the hot air from Rajasthani power plants being directed towards the city. This is what happens when you willy-nilly appoint....

Thousands of people killed by extreme weather so far in 2015 as climate change feared to bring more heatwaves, hurricanes and floods in future

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:21:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

Thousands of people have been killed by extreme weather so far this year amid fears that climate change is leading to more deadly heatwaves, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. More than 1,000 people have died in Pakistan this week of heatstroke and dehydration as temperatures soared far above 40C and power cuts crippled Karachi.

The vicious circle: Your questions about cyclones answered

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 19:30:00 +0200thenational (en)

As Cyclone Ashobaa winds through the Arabian sea, expected to make landfall in Oman, The National explores the violent phenomenon. What is the difference between a cyclone, hurricane and typhoon? Cyclone, hurricane or typhoon? When it is barrelling down on you at the speed of a fast-moving car and....

India’s Heat Wave Is Now the 5th Deadliest in the World

Sun, 07 Jun 2015 12:11:00 +0200globalvoicesonline (en)

Heat is a constant phenomenon across much of India during summertime, but the country’s in the world. placed among the top five deadliest Impacting much of the eastern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the heat wave forced many people indoors. Those without a place to escape the soaring temperatures suffered most.

Lessons from Nepal

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:20:00 +0200dailymail-zm (en)

JULIUS LUNGU MY HEART goes out to the people of Nepal for the loss of lives during the April 25 and the May 12 earthquakes that hit the small Himalayan mountain country. It is estimated that the quake left a death toll of over 8,000 and injured over 16,000 of both local inhabitants and tourists. This indeed is a very sad occasion.

Insurance claims set to exceed $1bn following U.S. severe thunderstorms and flooding

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 17:09:00 +0200marketwatch (en)

CHICAGO, June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Impact Forecasting , Aon Benfield's catastrophe model development team, today launches the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during May 2015.

What's the link between global warming and extreme weather?

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:44:00 +0200brisbanetimes (en)

Take the floods. One exemplary voice here has been Texas Tech climate researcher (and evangelical Christian) Katharine Hayhoe, who took to Facebook to explain the science. As Hayhoe noted, climate change doesn't "cause" individual extreme events, in this case or in others.

What's the link between global warming and extreme weather?

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:27:00 +0200smh (en)

Take the floods. One exemplary voice here has been Texas Tech climate researcher (and evangelical Christian) Katharine Hayhoe, who took to Facebook to explain the science. As Hayhoe noted, climate change doesn't "cause" individual extreme events, in this case or in others.

The subtle — but very real — link between global warming and extreme weather events

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 22:48:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

President Obama passes an image of a hurricane during a tour of the National Hurricane Center in Miami last week. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque) Last week, some people got really mad at Bill Nye the Science Guy. How come? Because he had the gall to say on Twitter: this Billion$$ in damage in Texas & Oklahoma.

The subtle — but real — relationship between global warming and extreme weather events

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:01:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

President Obama passes an image of a hurricane during a tour of the National Hurricane Center in Miami last week. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque) Last week, some people got really mad at Bill Nye the Science Guy. How come? Because he had the gall to say on Twitter: this Billion$$ in damage in Texas & Oklahoma.

Great White Shark Swimming Down Flooded Houston Street Goes Viral (Again)

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:42:00 +0200huffingtonpost-uk-en (en)

Torrential rains hit Houston last week and the images of submerged cars and ruined homes have been jarring to say the least. So has this now viral image – taken from a car window which apparently shows a shark swimming down a street. Houston has enough to deal with right now so mercifully it’s a fake.

Photos: Record rainfall, flooding cause havoc in Texas, Oklahoma

Fri, 29 May 2015 23:27:00 +0200denverpost (en)

A motorist drives through flood waters from the Brazos River in the Horseshoe Bend neighborhood, Friday, May 29, 2015, in Weatherford, Texas. Floodwaters submerged Texas highways and threatened more homes Friday after another round of heavy rain added to the damage inflicted by storms.