Showing posts with label agriculture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label agriculture. Show all posts

Friday, June 23, 2023

Nearly 500,000 people affected by floods in India

Nearly 500,000 people affected by floods in India

At least 496 thousand residents of the Indian state of Assam were in the flood zone due to incessant downpours. This was announced on Friday, June 23, by the local disaster management agency (ASDMA).

Thursday, December 01, 2022

China to enhance prevention, control of invasive alien species

China to enhance prevention, control of invasive alien species

China will enhance its capabilities in preventing and controlling invasive alien species to safeguard agriculture development and biodiversity.

Tuesday, November 08, 2022

WHO: At Least 15,000 Killed by Heat Wave in Europe in 2022

Heat Wave in Europe in 2022

At least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of hot weather in 2022 so far, the World Health Organization said Monday, with Spain and Germany among the worst-affected countries.

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Flood toll tops 800 since June in Pakistan’s ongoing torrential rains

 

 1. Record monsoon rains were causing a “catastrophe of epic scale”, Pakistan’s climate change minister said Wednesday, announcing an international appeal for help in dealing with floods that have killed more than 800 people since June.

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Torrential rains in Sudan leave 52 dead in flooding. Heavy rains kill dozens in war-torn Yemen

Flooding caused by torrential rains in Sudan

Flooding caused by torrential rains in Sudan have killed at least 52 people and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, state media reported today.

Tuesday, July 05, 2022

Italy's River Po drought. Italy declares state of emergency in five regions over drought

 

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Italy has declared a state of emergency  over a worsening #drought  that has plagued five northern regions in recent weeks, Prime Minister Mario Draghi ’s office has announced.

Friday, July 02, 2021

Mexico water supply buckles on worsening drought, crops at risk | Al Jazeera

A long-term drought that has hit two-thirds of Mexico


A long-term drought that has hit two-thirds of Mexico is likely to worsen in coming weeks with forecasts of high temperatures and warnings of crop damage and water supply shortages on the horizon, including in the populous capital of Mexico City.