Coastal flooding set to rise 50% over 80 yrs: Study
It could threaten assets worth 20% of global GDP, amounting to $14.2 trillion
Peninsular river basins in India more likely to face widespread flooding than transboundary rivers: Study
Researchers looked into drivers of widespread flooding in seven Indian subcontinental river basins
Delhi rain, waterlogging puts the spotlight on urban flooding
Urban flooding has become increasingly frequent in India’s major cities
Traditional weather forecasts: expert shares 5 ways Africa’s coastal residents predict floods
Local wisdom and expertise can enhance policies and mechanisms to protect people from the effects of frequent flooding in African coastal cities
Bedevilled Barak: How a Katigorah school is building resilience after 2022 Assam floods
The higher secondary school in Cachar district suffered immense damage during floods more than a year ago
Bedevilled Barak: DTE reconstructs what went wrong in Katigorah during 2022 Assam floods
Unique geographical settings, non-functional sluice gates of the vulnerbale revenue circle of Cachar district led to inundation
Wetlands are superheroes: Expert sets out how they protect people and places
They purify water, provide habitats for plants and animals and provide over 1 billion livelihoods globally
Why are floods in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal so devastating? Urban planning expert explains
Most South African cities were built a long time ago, before climate change was predicted
Restricting global temperature rise to 1.5°C could help India lower drought, river flooding, biodiversity loss risk: Study
Limiting temperature rise could reduce drought impact on humans by 70% and agricultural land by 21%
IPCC Special Report: India under constant threat of cyclones, coastal flooding
This report emphasises on what several scientists and researchers have been saying for a while now
The devastating Sikkim floods teach us several lessons
Planning for economic development in hilly regions should take climate impact into account and dams should never be built in ecologically …
How to make sure Biden’s infrastructure plan can hold up to climate change — and save money
Several US cities are now considering hurricane defense systems, and the future protection they will actually need to prevent flooding is unknown …
Yamuna floods in pics: Parts of capital city go under water
Vikas Choudhary captures the situation of the national capital Delhi after the overflowing Yamuna river reached the highest level on record and …
Rising sea levels could swamp sinking Shanghai
More than half the city will be under 1.2 metres of flood waters by the end of this century if action is not taken now
Balancing urbanisation with environmental preservation key to combat urban flooding
Approach that combines improved forecasting, flood-resilient infrastructure & sustainable urban development is imperative to ensure the …
How climate change is wreaking havoc on communities in Niger Delta
Locals vulnerable to recurring floods in Africa's largest oil producer; a non-profit is mapping these communities for early warning of flood …
Melting glaciers: We need to keep an eye out on these states, Union Territories
There are 25 glacial lakes and water bodies in India, China, and Nepal that have seen a 40% increase in water spread area since 2009. They pose a …
Extreme weather in Africa: Floods affect 2 million children in 3 months in these 3 countries
Severe flooding has pushed children in Nigeria, Chad & South Sudan into increased risk of waterborne diseases, malnutrition
Urban flooding around the world: Where is India placed?
Climate change, urban population growth have prompted cities to adopt water-sensitive urban design, sustainable drainage systems
The ‘forgotten’ water ecosystems of Mumbai
City’s water systems need urgent attention to build resilience against climate-related uncertainties
Cyclone Nivar isn't over but is Tamil Nadu in for another one?
The state was last hit by back-to-back cyclones, Nada and Vardah, in December 2016
THROWBACK: How China’s ‘sponge cities’ aim to re-use 70% of rainwater
Even as Indian cities become increasingly water-scarce, they get flooded — as Mumbai is getting now — by a few days' intense rainfall.…
Urbanisation in India: We must reimagine how our cities are planned
The recent floods in North India serve as a stark reminder to prioritise sustainable urban planning and drainage infrastructure
Half a million people may be affected by floods in Sudan this year
Floods in Sudan this year could aggravate food insecurity, the United Nations and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent …
Despite intense rainfall, world’s water supply is decreasing
Study finds that drying of soil due to rise in temperatures is not letting much water reach rivers and reservoirs