Climate change and disasters threaten the long-term sustainability of development in Asia and the Pacific. The region has experienced a significant increase in the number, intensity, and impact of extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones, floods, droughts, and heatwaves…
Sir Frank Peters A humanitarian group of compassionate youths were a sight for sore eyes and the answer to the soulful prayers of hundreds of appreciative villagers in the Kurigram (Char Rajibpur) area of Bangladesh this week.
Beijing, Aug 11 (AP/UNB) — A powerful typhoon left at least 28 people dead in southeastern China, after a landslide backed up a river that broke through debris and inundated homes, state media reported Sunday.
August 8, 2019 SANDRP Krishna River Basin is in for worst floods than the previous big flood of August 2005. Already at eight sites, the water level has crossed the previous HFL – Highest Flood Level recorded by CWC (Central…
Lalmonirhat, July 27 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that flood victims have to endure immense sufferings as the government has “failed” to provide them with necessary relief materials. “It’s the government’s responsibility to stand…
The floods have killed 19 people, including nine children, in the district Kurigram, July 27 – The overall flood situation in Kurigram district showed no sign of improvement on Saturday as Brahmaputra and Dharala rivers kept flowing above the danger…
by Nabarun Guha, Sahana Ghosh on 23 July 2019 • Deadly monsoon floods have ravaged Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and other protected areas of the state. • Nearly 200 animals have been killed in Kaziranga National Park, home to the…
Dhaka, July 24 – The people of some north-north eastern districts and Sylhet region will again experience a medium type flood as the river waters of Teesta, Surma and Kushyara are riasing. Though the Bangladesh Water Development Board (WDB) officials…
Dhaka, July 22 – Although floodwater started to recede from many areas in the flood-affected northern and northeastern districts of Bangladesh, the victims were going through immense sufferings for want to food and safe drinking water.
Kurigram, July 21 — About a million people are stranded as the overall flood has situation remained unchanged for the last 12 days.
It scaling up emergency response to support affected children, families Dhaka, July 19 – Heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides across three countries in South Asia – Bangladesh, India and Nepal – have killed at least 93 children, and put the…
Dhaka, July 12 – The flood situation in the eastern, southern and northern regions of Bangladesh worsened yesterday as major rivers there were flowing above the danger-levels.The Teesta River was flowing 25 cm above the danger level at Dalia point…
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Jul 4 2019 (IPS) – Environmental and humanitarian action is often understood as two different sectors. However, the lack of awareness regarding its intersections could lead to further long-term devastation. With the growing number of crises…
Los Angeles, July 5 (AP/UNB) — The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves on the July 4th holiday and causing injuries and damage in a town…
Sylhet, June 28 — Several hundred thousand people of four upazilas remained marooned after torrential rain over the last few days led to the flooding of parts of Gowainghat, Companiganj, Jaintiapur and Kanaighat sub-districts. Flooding has cut off road communications,…
Dhaka, June 13 – A total of Tk 100 crore has been allocated in the proposed budget for 2019-20 fiscal years to facilitate rehabilitation of the people affected by river erosion. Besides, steps have been taken for managing water resource,…
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Jun 5 2019 (IPS) – Climate-related displacement and food insecurity is not a future possibility, but it is already happening and it’s only projected to worsen without urgent action in coming years. Yesterday, ahead of World…
A man was killed while his wife and son were injured as a nor’wester hit Shibbari and other three villages in Nakla upazila here on early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Billal Hossain, 42, son of Azgor Ali of…
Khagrachhari, May 19 – A woman and her son were killed after being struck by a lightning at Masterpara in Bornal union of Matiranga Upazila early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Ayesha Khatun, 55 and her son Mohammad Momin,…
Dhaka, May 17 – At least three people were killed and dozens injured during a storm in the capital on Friday evening. Two of the deaths were reported from Badda where a wall collapsed adjacent to Pran-RFL building. Bulbul Biswash,…
Tunis, May 11 (AP/UNB) — As many as 70 migrants trying to reach Europe from Libya drowned Friday when their boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, and at least 16 other people from the boat were rescued, according to U.N.…
PURI, India, May 3, 2019 – Cyclone Fani, one of the biggest storms to come off the Indian Ocean in recent years, slammed into India on Friday, tearing down trees, blowing away food stands and cutting off power and water,…
Dhaka –BNP on Thursday asked its leaders and activists at alllevels to get ready to stand beside people in the coastal areas as the severe cyclonic storm Fani is likely to hit the country on Friday evening. “We call upon…
New Delhi, (AP/UNB) — Indian authorities have evacuated hundreds of thousands of people along the country’s eastern coast ahead of a cyclone moving through the Bay of Bengal. Meteorologists say Cyclone Fani could bring “extremely severe” wind and rain when…
Dhaka, May 1 – The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local warning signal No 4 as the very severe cyclonic storm “Fani” over the West Central Bay and adjoining area moved…
Dhaka, Apr 30 – Cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ in the Southeast Bay and adjoining Southwest Bay, has moved slightly northwards and intensified into a “severe cyclonic storm”. It is likely to intensify further and move in a north/northwesterly direction, the Bangladesh…
Beijing, Apr 6 (AP/UNB) — Lighting sparked a forest fire in mountainous western China last month that killed 27 firefighters and four local helpers in one of the country’s deadliest days for first responders, investigators said. Acting on accounts of…
Dhaka – Jatiya Oikyafront Convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday blamed the government’s irresponsible role for the Chawkbazar fire as it did not take any step in compliance with a High Court order to make the Old Dhaka safe for…
Nalaka Gunawardene Starting in 2008, the Indian government has been convening a global event platform called World Congress on Disaster Management to bring together researchers, policy makers and practitioners from around the world to discuss challenges of disaster risk reduction…
Anchorage, Dec 3 (AP/UNB) — The supply chain of food and other goods delivered to the Port of Anchorage from the Lower 48 has not been disrupted by the powerful earthquake that caused widespread damage to roads in the Anchorage…