At least 24 dead as historic flooding leaves towns underwater after barrage of severe weather A deadly barrage of severe weather, tornadoes, and torrential rain has come to an end, but the danger is far from over in communities across the Midwest and South as angry rivers continue to rise, forcing families from their homes. […]
Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after severe weather kills 18 Rivers have risen and flooding has worsened across the United States’ South and Midwest, further threatening communities already waterlogged and severely damaged by days of heavy rain, tornadoes and harsh winds that killed at least 18 people. From Texas to Ohio, utilities scrambled
Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after severe weather kills 18 Read More »
Heavy floods in DR Congo’s Kinshasa leave dozens dead, destroy homes Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding from a key river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo capital Kinshasa, killing some 30 people and destroying homes and roads. Provincial Health Minister Patricien Gongo provided the death toll on Sunday but stressed it was “provisional”.
Heavy floods in DR Congo’s Kinshasa leave dozens dead, destroy homes Read More »
Three dead as strong winds, rain lash southern Spain Strong winds and heavy rain have lashed southern Spain, killing three men in a warehouse whose roof had been blown off, officials said. The warehouse was in a farm near Coria del Rio, a town of around 30,000 residents some 15km from the southern city of
Three dead as strong winds, rain lash southern Spain Read More »
UK faces snow next week after 23C mini-heatwave with six cities hammered UK faces snow next week after 23C mini-heatwave with six cities hammered The UK faces a snow storm as the country faces temperatures dropping by a staggering 23C at times in mid April. New maps by WXCharts revealed the suspected storm could disrupt several
UK faces snow next week after 23C mini-heatwave with six cities hammered Read More »
Government Promotes Gas Use as an Alternative to Reduce Charcoal Consumption Kampala-Uganda. The government, with support from the World Bank, is promoting the use of gas in homes and among business owners in the food industry. In collaboration with the private sector, this initiative aims to encourage the adoption of gas as a cleaner
Government Promotes Gas Use as an Alternative to Reduce Charcoal Consumption Read More »
Donald Trump signs executive order to pull US out of Paris agreement and undo Biden’s climate policies US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to withdraw from the ambitious Paris Agreement on Climate Change, a fulfilment of a campaign promise. “I am immediately withdrawing from the unfair one-sided Paris climate accord,” Trump
2024 was the first year above 1.5C of global warming, scientists say The world just experienced the first full year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times, scientists said on Friday. The milestone was confirmed by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), which said climate change is pushing the planet’s
2024 was the first year above 1.5C of global warming, scientists say Read More »
City of Mecca submerged: Saudi Arabia hit by massive flooding A strong flood hit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 7. The city of Mecca has already been submerged, and streams of water are sweeping cars off the roads, The Daily Mail informs. According to media reports, Saudi Arabia was struck by a heavy rainstorm, which
City of Mecca submerged: Saudi Arabia hit by massive flooding Read More »
Thousands without power as Met Éireann issues fresh snow and ice warning Thousands are without power after a weekend of snowfall, with more on the way after Met Éireann issued a fresh snow and ice warning for the country. Schools closed as outpatient appointments and day services for Monday were cancelled by the HSE
Thousands without power as Met Éireann issues fresh snow and ice warning Read More »
