An unusually early and intense heat wave across Europe this year may have caused more than 10,000 additional deaths, according to early data collected from several countries. Researchers say deaths rose sharply in late June, when many parts of Europe experienced record-breaking temperatures. Scientists measure this usi
A total of 482 weather-related incidents were reported in Rohingya camps between July 5 and 12, 2026, affecting around 43,000 people from 9,463 households, according to the Rohingya Coordination Platform (RCP) Daily Incidents Dashboard. SoutheastAsians & Pacific Islanders The incidents included 259 wind and storm-relat
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has advised the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3 (R) as a low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal. A warning message issued today by the BMD said the low-pressure area formed over the north
The death toll from devastating floods in southern China's Guangxi region rose to 39 on Thursday, with nine people still missing, state media reported, as residents went about cleaning up.Twenty-six deaths were linked to a dam breach at Liulan Reservoir, with seven still missing there, state news agency Xinhua reported
A monsoon land depression that was located over Odisha and adjoining southern Jharkhand has weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area after moving northwestward. It is now centred over eastern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas and is likely to continue moving west-northwest while weakening further. However, the sy
Mayor says waterlogging has fallen by 80%, but many residents are still wading through knee-deep floodwater. Continuous heavy rainfall coupled with high tidal waters submerged large parts of Chattogram once again yesterday, disrupting normal life and renewing concerns over the prolonged delays in more than Tk 14,000 cr
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast that storms with wind speeds of up to 80 km/h may sweep across 12 regions of the country. The storms may be accompanied by rain or thunderstorms. In response, river ports in the affected areas have been advised to rehoist Local Cautionary Signal No. 2. According to
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes across most parts of the country, with moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall likely at places in six divisions. According to the Met Office's 120-hour foreca
Public health experts and physicians have stressed creating mass awareness to prevent the dengue outbreak in the country. They advised preventing the spread of Aedes mosquitoes, avoiding mosquito bites and consulting a doctor instead of staying at home if one develops dengue fever. There is no alternative to awareness
Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall damaged crops on 222 hectares of land in Manikganj district, affecting 4,885 small and marginal farmers. Agriculture Secretary Dr Rafiqul I Mohamed told BSS that the government would take a decision promptly on providing necessary assistance and incentives to flood-affected farm
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Kumamoto on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, sending buildings swaying as people rushed to safety. Authorities have issued a tsunami alert following the quake. Post by News Desk
'Massive attack' strategy needed to tackle fires, spokesman says Brocardi says there needs to be a "massive attack" strategy to tackle wildfires in France, adding that previously firefighting planes were only used around two months a year but but they are being used for up to five. He says it's very important to fight