Nepal Landslide Blocks River, Raises Fears Of India Flood

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:38:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepali authorities urged thousands of villagers on Sunday to move to safety after a landslide likely triggered by recent earthquakes blocked a river, raising fears of a devastating flash flood, officials said. The landslide at Ramche village in Myagdi district, about 140 km (90....

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.