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Kenya braces for heavy rainfall as UN says El Niño to strenghten
The UN's climate agency warns that the current El Niño phenomenon is set to become "very strong," potentially the strongest in four decades, and will persist through February. Kenya is preparing for above-normal rainfall between October and December, anticipating signific…
The Arctic is becoming a new battleground for global powers due to its strategic location, military value, shipping routes and natural resources. Russia holds a strong position, while the US and China are also vying for influence.
UK insurers are facing a significant surge in subsidence claims, with one firm reporting a near 140% jump, following the hottest summer on record in England and Wales, driven by climate crisis impacts.
COP17 in Mongolia wraps up with 1.3 billion dollars of Green Investment Pledge
The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with a $1.3 billion pledge for 23 green projects across five continents.
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle advises households to stock up on food due to the strongest El Niño event in a generation.
Why early warning signs of glacier collapse in Nepal were difficult to detect
A devastating glacier collapse in Nepal and Tibet on August 26, 2026, caused flash floods and significant casualties, highlighting the inadequacy of current early warning systems despite experts detecting prior signs of accelerated glacier movement.
Two workers were rescued alive from a Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after floods. Voices of other trapped workers were heard, with hundreds still missing.
Deadly flood damages Grand Canyon water pipeline, threatening 6 million annual visitors
Somalia: SoDMA Delivers Food Aid to More Than 4,000 Drought-Hit Families in Puntland
Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has distributed food aid to over 4,000 vulnerable families in Puntland's Bari region, which is severely affected by drought.
Nepali officials warn of a newly formed glacial lake, 'Lake Two,' in Rasuwa, Nepal, which has accumulated an estimated 650,000 cubic meters of water and poses a risk of bursting. Hydrologists are urging vigilance, especially for aid workers and those in low-lying areas.
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 3, 2026
Voters in Guinea-Bissau approved a new constitution expanding presidential powers, while Uber announced its exit from Nigeria and Uganda. Madagascar's former Senate chief was jailed for his role in protest crackdowns, and a UN report warned the world is set to overshoot t…
How erosion havoc destroys homes, farmlands in Kano community
In Mesar Tudu, Kano State, heavy rainfall is causing severe erosion, destroying homes and farmlands, and threatening the livelihoods of a rural farming community. This highlights a growing disparity between climate risk warnings and effective government response.
Nepal seeks climate justice after devastating glacial collapse disaster in Rasuwa district, killing over 1,200 people and leaving 4,750 missing.
The World Meteorological Organization forecasts a stable and intensifying El Niño phenomenon, expected to persist until February 2027, with significant climate risks.
Heavy rain forecast for north, central and east India over the next few days. IMD predicts low to moderate flash-flood risk in several regions.
Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN says. Thousands are missing and nearly 4,000 people have died in Nepal and Tibet.
Nepal has formally demanded climate compensation from India, China, and the United States following devastating floods caused by glacier collapse, arguing these major emitters have a 'moral and legal obligation' to pay for damages.
The EU Commission has approved Germany's plan to provide up to 35 billion euros in subsidies for the construction of new gas power plants, aiming to ensure energy supply security from 2031.
Rwanda: The Worst-Case Scenario Demands More Than a Warning
Rwanda faces a critical period with forecasts of above-normal rainfall, prompting an urgent call for enhanced disaster preparedness following a devastating flood in Nepal and past local tragedies.
A week after catastrophic flash floods in the Himalayas, search and rescue operations are ongoing in Nepal and China's Tibet region, with over 1,100 dead and nearly 4,000 missing.
Devastating floods along Nepal's border with China have caused significant damage and a high death toll, prompting concerns for the country's vital adventure tourism industry ahead of its peak season.
A startup called Switch Bioworks is developing genetically engineered microbes that can provide nitrogen to crops, aiming to reduce reliance on energy-intensive chemical fertilizers and cut agricultural emissions.
Nepal's flood death toll has surpassed 1,000, with over 3,900 missing, including more than 600 workers believed trapped in mud-filled hydropower tunnels.
North Carolina teenager dies from rare infection caused by brain-eating amoeba. Naegleria fowleri often found in warm freshwater, can cause severe brain damage.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune wants to reintroduce the death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires killed at least 12 people and caused widespread destruction. He has ordered the justice ministry to amend the criminal law by September 15.
Heavy rain forecast in South Korea, with parts expected to exceed 200mm. Warm Yellow Sea strengthens storms, with surface temperature at 29C. Thailand and Philippines under heavy rain warnings. Europe set for hot weather.
Turkmenistan has begun repairing significant methane leaks from its ageing oil and gas facilities, a move hailed by the UN as a breakthrough in climate action. This follows international scrutiny and engagement with foreign partners.
Nepal-China Flood: Over 800 people dead, 3,000 missing
A devastating flood near the Nepal-China border has resulted in over 800 deaths and left more than 3,000 people missing. The disaster, caused by a torrent of ice, rock, mud, and debris, swept through towns, roads, and bridges.
Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding as death toll climbs past 800, with 788 confirmed deaths and 2,502 missing. Chinese authorities report 16 deaths and 546 missing on the Chinese side of the border.
Nepal-Tibet flood disaster: 797 confirmed dead, 3,048 missing. Nepal and Tibet search for survivors in tunnel where 100 workers are believed trapped.