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Authorities say at least 41 killed in heavy rains across southern India, Sri Lanka

Nov 11, 2021 08:20

Heavy rains across southern India and Sri Lanka have killed at least 41 people, authorities said on Thursday, with weather forecasters expecting the downpours to ease in the next few days as stricken communities pumped out the deluge.
Heavy rain in Sri Lanka leaves 16 dead, thousands displaced

Nov 10, 2021 10:05

At least 16 people have died in floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka following more than a week of heavy rain, officials said Wednesday.
UN climate talks to wrap up with proposed higher emissions pledges by 2022

Nov 10, 2021 08:57

The British hosts of the COP26 UN climate conference in Glasgow have proposed that countries raise their ambitions to slash greenhouse gas emissions by next year in a draft political decision that will be negotiated over the next three days.
Thousands protest in Glasgow and around the world for action against climate change

Nov 07, 2021 08:16

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, and around the world on Saturday to demand bolder action at the UN climate conference.
Over 600,000 homes without power in eastern US due to storm

Oct 28, 2021 09:50

A powerful coastal storm knocked down trees and left more than 600,000 homes without power in the northeastern United States on Wednesday.
Floods, landslides kill 116 in India, Nepal

Oct 20, 2021 07:52

More than 100 people have died in several days of massive flooding and devastating landslides that swept away roads and houses in India and Nepal, officials said Wednesday, with scores more missing.
15 dead as heavy rains batter northern India

Oct 19, 2021 09:42

At least 15 people died and over a dozen were missing after landslides and flash floods triggered by several days of heavy rain hit northern India, officials said Tuesday.
Wildfire engulfs vast area in California as firefighters struggle to contain it

Oct 15, 2021 08:55

Several DC-10 jets have been pressed into service to douse the wildfire that has grown to 15,500 acres (6,272 hectares) in a southern California coastal mountain range, according to reports.
California's Alisal Fire burns more than 13,000 acres

Oct 14, 2021 07:05

California firefighters scrambled overnight Wednesday to battle a fast-moving blaze that has scorched more than 13,400 acres and prompted evacuation orders since it started Monday, according to local authorities.
World food prices hit 10-year peak: FAO

Oct 07, 2021 07:41

World food prices rose for a second consecutive month in September to reach a 10-year peak, driven by gains for cereals and vegetable oils, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday.