June 2026 - Page 3 of 15 - Disasters News

Jun272026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Singapore Heat Fighting Blueprint Offers Lessons for India as Heatwaves Intensify

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From cool roofs and urban forests to energy efficient cooling Singapore's climate adaptation model could help India tackle rising temperatures and delayed monsoons. Extreme heat grips large parts of Asia and Europe countries are searching for practical ways to protect people from rising temperatures. With a Super El Nino contributing to severe heatwaves and slowing the progress of India monsoon, experts say adapting to hotter conditions is becoming just as important as reducing emissions. Among the countries leading this effort is Singapore which has spent decades building a comprehensive strategy to stay cool despite its hot, humid climate. Located near the equator, Singapore experiences high humidity, intense sunshine and urban heat island effects throughout the year. Yet the city ...

Jun262026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Banda Scorching Summer Turns Into Water Crisis as Ken River Dries Up

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The drying Ken River has forced farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district to cultivate crops on its exposed riverbed, highlighting the worsening water crisis across the drought-prone Bundelkhand region. Banda district in Uttar Pradesh which recently made headlines for recording some of the highest temperatures during the summer, is now facing another serious challenge as its main water source, the Ken River, continues to shrink. Large stretches of the river have dried up exposing fertile riverbeds where farmers have begun growing vegetables and seasonal crops to cope with the ongoing water shortage. The retreating river has left behind nutrient rich alluvial soil, offering farmers a temporary opportunity to cultivate crops close to the remaining water channels. While this practice he...

Jun262026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 235 as Global Rescue Mission Intensifies

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Venezuela is facing one of the worst natural disasters in its modern history after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck within a minute of each other killing at least 235 people and injuring more than 1,500. The devastating twin quakes flattened buildings damaged critical infrastructure forced thousands from their homes and triggered an international humanitarian response as rescue teams continue searching for survivors trapped beneath the rubble. The earthquakes struck near the town of Moron, west of the capital Caracas, with shallow epicentres that intensified the destruction across several states. Authorities declared a nationwide state of emergency as hospitals filled with injured victims and emergency workers raced against time to rescue those still missing. The di...

Jun262026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Supreme Court New Aravalli Panel Faces Criticism Over Independence and Conservation Focus

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The Supreme Court's newly constituted High Powered Committee (HPC) to review the definition and protection of the Aravalli mountain range has drawn criticism from former Indian Forest Service officer Prakriti Srivastava, who argues that the panel's composition raises concerns about its independence and commitment to conservation. In an opinion article published on June 24, Srivastava said the committee offers "little reason for hope" for the long term protection of the Aravallis, alleging that its members are largely drawn from former government institutions and may not provide an impartial assessment. The Supreme Court constituted the five member committee on May 25, 2026, after staying its own November 20, 2025 order that had defined the Aravallis as areas rising at least 100 metre...

Jun262026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heatwaves Force School Closures in India, Leaving Working Mothers Struggling

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New Delhi: Rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves across India are not only disrupting education but are also creating serious challenges for working women, according to a recent report. As schools close for weeks and sometimes months due to extreme heat, many mothers are being forced to leave jobs, reduce working hours, or take on additional childcare responsibilities. In Delhi and several other states, schools have remained closed from mid May because of dangerous temperatures that have crossed 40 degrees Celsius. Many students have been shifted to online learning, but families say this arrangement has placed a heavy burden on parents, especially mothers. For Sakshi Katyal, a resident of Noida, repeated school closures changed her life completely. After months of juggling work ...

Jun262026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

More Trees Can Mean Fewer Birds, New Study Warns

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Tokyo: Planting more trees is often seen as a positive step for nature, but a new study from Japan suggests that tree planting projects can sometimes harm certain bird species, especially those that depend on open grasslands and wetlands. Researchers from Hiroshima University found that shelterbelts rows of trees planted along farmland to protect crops from strong winds create both winners and losers in bird populations. While some birds benefit from the additional trees, others suffer significant declines. The study, published in the Journal of Environmental Management focused on agricultural wetlands around Lake Kahokugata in central Japan, an area known for its rice paddies and importance as a stopover site for migratory birds. Scientists surveyed bird populations during differ...

Jun262026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Antarctica First Plant Extinction Risk Assessment Flags Rare Moss as Endangered

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For the first time scientists have assessed the extinction risk of a plant species in Antarctica and found that a rare moss Roaldia revoluta is regionally endangered, highlighting growing concerns about the vulnerability of the continent’s unique vegetation. Although Antarctica is often viewed as a frozen wilderness, small ice-free areas support a surprising variety of plant life. The continent is home to two native flowering plant species more than 100 moss species as well as numerous liverworts and lichens. Despite their ecological importance, none of these plants had previously undergone a formal extinction risk assessment in Antarctica. Researchers evaluated the conservation status of Roaldia revoluta a rusty brown to yellow green moss that occurs in both polar regions and mounta...

Jun262026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heat Stress Reaches New Extremes Worldwide, Exposing Billions to Growing Health Risks

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A new global study published in the journal nature Climate Change has revealed that heat stress is intensifying across the planet at an alarming rate, exposing billions of people to increasingly dangerous conditions. Researchers found that both daytime and nighttime heat have become more severe since the 1970s, with the world hottest nights warming faster than the hottest days and dangerous heat now affecting regions that previously escaped such extremes. The study, led by researchers from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, analyzed global heat stress trends from 1950 to 2024 using the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), a measure of "feels-like" temperature that considers humidity, wind, radiation, and the human body's response to heat. The findings paint a tro...

Jun252026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

How Sikkim Revived Tsomgo Lake Without Turning Away Tourists

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High in the Eastern Himalayas about 40 kilometers from Gangtok, lies Tsomgo Lake one of Sikkim’s most iconic tourist destinations. Surrounded by snow capped mountains and fluttering prayer flags, the glacial lake attracts thousands of visitors every year. Today, its crystal clear waters appear pristine but less than two decades ago, the future of this fragile ecosystem looked uncertain. By the early 2000s, Tsomgo Lake was struggling under the pressure of growing tourism. Plastic bottles, food wrappers, tetra packs, sewage and animal waste had begun accumulating around the lake. Shops lined the shoreline, and litter increasingly found its way into the water. While tourism brought income to local communities, it also threatened the very landscape that attracted visitors. Recognizing th...

Jun252026 by Editor DeskNo Comments

El Nino Set to Return Raising Fresh Concerns for Global Food Security and Agriculture

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FAO warns that a developing El Niño could trigger severe droughts across key farming regions, threatening crops, livestock, and millions of vulnerable people worldwide. A new El Niño climate pattern is expected to develop within weeks, prompting fresh concerns about agricultural production and food security across several regions of the world. According to an analysis by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, drought risks linked to El Niño are likely to intensify across parts of Africa, Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean, placing crops, pasturelands and rural livelihoods under significant pressure. Using 41 years of satellite observations from its Agricultural Stress Index System, FAO experts mapped areas most vulnerable to drought during strong and...