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Fears grow that Texas flood death toll could surge
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» HUNT, Texas - The death toll from the Texas flash floods rose to 119 on Wednesday, as worries grew that the figure could more than double with over 160 people still reported missing.
Death toll in Texas floods climbs to 108, with more rain expected
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» HUNT (UNITED STATES) - Hundreds of rescuers on Tuesday continued their search for people swept away by catastrophic Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, officials said, amid threats of more heavy rain.
Thousands evacuated as Greek, Turkish wildfires rage
AFP, Published on 04/07/2025
» ATHENS - A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists, officials said Thursday.
Southern Europe roasts as temperatures soar
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» ROME - Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures Monday as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
Heatwave across Mediterranean sparks fire warnings
AFP, Published on 27/06/2025
» PARIS - Southern European countries braced on Friday for a punishing weekend heatwave, with temperatures predicted to hit up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and beyond, prompting health warnings for residents and tourists plus fears of wildfires.
Syria's wheat war: drought fuels food crisis for 16 million
AFP, Published on 27/06/2025
» DAMASCUS - Rival Syrian and Kurdish producers are scrambling for shrinking wheat harvests as the worst drought in decades follows a devastating war, pushing more than 16 million people toward food insecurity.
Mitr Phol Champions 4Rs Model for Water Sustainability
Published on 25/06/2025
» As climate change intensifies, seasonal patterns have become increasingly erratic, leading to more frequent and severe droughts and floods, as well as rising temperatures. Meanwhile, global water demand continues to grow — driven by population increases and rising consumption — placing mounting pressure on already limited water resources. “Water” is rapidly becoming a critical risk to both human well-being and economic stability. Recognising the urgency of this challenge, the United Nations has designated June 17 as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to raise global awareness and promote collective action to protect the environment and natural resources.
Atletico left to ruminate after Club World Cup exit
AFP, Published on 24/06/2025
» PASADENA, California - For all the excuses — and there have been many — one line from Antoine Griezmann cut straight to the heart of the matter after Atletico Madrid’s Club World Cup elimination.
Funding for drought 'paused, not scrapped'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong has acknowledged the Budget Bureau's notice halting disbursement of 51 billion baht for drought relief.
Provincial authorities ordered to withdraw funding
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Budget Bureau has reportedly instructed the chairs of provincial administrative organisations (PAOs) to withdraw funding requests for a drought management scheme worth over 51.5 billion baht, amid allegations of political interference in budget allocations.