Massive, relentless rains in Pakistan have wrecked houses and possessions, affected tens of millions of people, and claimed more than a thousand lives. In the north and south of the…
Pakistan floods are ‘a monsoon on steroids,’warns UN chief
The UN secretary general has issued a warning after floods swamped a third of Pakistan, calling it “a monsoon on steroids.” In a $160 million appeal to aid the tens…
By Staff Contributor August 30, 2022
Pakistan floods: Desperation and displacement in Sindh province
After touring flood-affected districts, Pakistan’s Prime Minister declared that the “calamity’s enormity” was more than anticipated. Shehbaz Sharif was speaking from Sindh province, where August rainfall has been approximately eight…
By Staff Contributor August 27, 2022
Global Warming’s Extreme Rains Endanger Hawaii’s Coral Reefs
As extreme rains caused by global warming poured across Hawaii’s steep seaside mountains and swamped populated neighborhoods last month, the flood damage was huge — homes were ruined, stores were…
By News Team April 18, 2021
Heavy Rains Cause Flash Floods in Tennessee, Killing Four People
Torrential heavy rains in Tennessee damaged lots of houses and at least one church, making roads impassable, requiring tens of residents in the Nashville area to be rescued. Authorities said…
By News Team March 30, 2021
