Climate change
Afghan families sell livestock and pull children from school to survive: NGOs
Rising fertilizer and fuel costs, fewer job opportunities and weaker livestock prices are squeezing household incomes, while flooding and insect infestations threaten farms and infrastructure across Afghanistan.
August 12, 2026
Assam floods fuel anger over government response, preparedness
The disaster has intensified debate over flood management in Assam, where authorities face recurring challenges from monsoon rains, swollen rivers, vulnerable communities and the need for stronger emergency preparedness measures.
August 1, 2026
May, June heatwaves caused 2,877 extra deaths in England: Govt
The provisional figure is almost double the total for the whole of the summer in 2025, which was 1,504.
July 30, 2026
Pakistan targets water control as monsoon floods leave 107 dead
Pakistan officials detail flood preparations and water management plans after the country’s disaster agency reported 107 deaths and 297 injuries during the monsoon season.
July 28, 2026
France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwave
France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors and reduces output at eight others as a heatwave raises river temperatures. More than 25 million people face extreme heat, while wildfires, event disruptions and drowning deaths increase nationwide.
July 12, 2026
Heat set to surpass 35°C for at least 94 million in Europe
More than 350 million people across Europe (excluding Turkey) are expected to experience temperatures above 30°C. That represents nearly two-thirds of the population, according to an analysis based on forecasts from the German weather service (DWD) and 2025 population projections from the Joint Research Centre.
June 24, 2026
Odds rising for very strong El Nino: EU monitor
The EU monitor said 75% of global forecasters that contribute to its El Nino outlook were predicting sea temperatures in parts of the Pacific could surge 2.5 C or more above average by November.
June 10, 2026
On World Environment Day, Pakistan reaffirms commitment to sustainability
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif marks World Environment Day by urging Pakistanis to prioritize climate action, environmental protection and sustainability amid growing climate challenges.
June 5, 2026
India's heatwaves kill 3,400 in a single day, four times the annual official toll: Study
The study, conducted by UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, says official heat-related death figures capture only a fraction of the true toll. It found that five states account for more than 60% of projected heat mortality despite comprising 43% of India's population.
June 4, 2026
Women climate leaders honored at Pakistan Gender Climate Award
Pakistan's fourth Gender Climate Award honored women for their outstanding contributions to climate action, highlighting the growing impact of women-led environmental initiatives across the country.
June 4, 2026