Yu Kongjian, known as the Frederick Law Olmsted of China, is revolutionizing urban landscapes. According to NPR, his innovative approach to architecture goes beyond aesthetics and focuses on creating “sponge cities” to combat increasing flooding in urban areas. Wired advocates for cities like New York and Los Angeles to embrace this concept, emphasizing the …
New Delhi— The death toll from devastating flash floods unleashed by a glacial lake bursting its banks in India’s ecologically sensitive Himalayan region has risen to 40, according to government officials. The Lhonak Lake in India’s mountainous state of Sikkim overflowed on Wednesday after heavy rainfall triggered a cloudburst and avalanche, causing widespread flooding in …
Guwahati, India – Indian rescue teams are currently searching for 102 individuals who are missing following a devastating flash flood caused by the bursting of a glacial lake at a high altitude. At least 10 people have been confirmed dead so far, according to officials. As global temperatures rise and ice melts, the occurrence of violent …
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the federal government for its handling of a disaster relief program in light of the recent record-breaking rain and hurricanes. Congress reached a last-minute deal to reauthorize the program and prevent a shutdown, but Hochul deemed this decision “unconscionable” and “tone-deaf.” She emphasized the need for flood insurance and …
United Nations Secretary-General Urges Immediate Climate Action The United Nations’ secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, delivered a powerful speech during the climate summit, warning world leaders about the severity of the climate crisis. Guterres stated that “humanity has opened the gates of hell” through its inaction towards accelerating extreme weather events. He emphasized the urgent need for …
The devastating flash flooding in northern Libya has resulted in a significant number of casualties, although the exact figure remains unclear due to the scale of the catastrophe and political unrest in the country. However, it is estimated that the death toll is well into the thousands. Survivors are desperately searching for the bodies of …
Greece is currently facing severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and the possibility of a “medicane” forming in the Mediterranean Sea. In Zagora, an astonishing 21 inches of rain fell in just 10 hours, with the potential for another 300-500 mm (locally up to 600 mm) by Thursday. This amount of rainfall is equivalent to …
Authorities in Nevada are currently investigating a death at the Burning Man festival, where severe flooding has left thousands of attendees stranded. Organizers have closed vehicular access to the festival, forcing attendees to navigate through mud and take shelter in place. The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office has provided limited details about the death, including the …
Canadian Blood Services is facing a “perfect storm” of challenges that have led to a significant shortage of blood donations. Ron Vezina, vice-president of public affairs for the non-profit organization, explained that the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather events, and increased travel by Canadians have resulted in a shortage of 10,000 donation …
Editor’s note: We have made changes to indicate that Hillary is now a post-tropical cyclone. Hillary, previously a post-tropical cyclone, is on a direct path towards Oregon and Idaho following heavy rainfall in Southern California over the weekend. The National Hurricane Center has stated on Monday morning that localized but significant flash flooding may occur …