ClimateChangeImpact

The Rising Tide of Flood Insurance: Is It Time for American Homeowners to Reevaluate?

3 months ago

Unpredictable weather and the growing threat of natural disasters have set many Americans into unchartered waters in the way they protect their property. As many are learning, the landscape of flood insurance is changing, begging the question for millions: Do they really need it?

Flood Disaster Strikes Key Tourist City in Northern Thailand: River Overflow Wreaks Havoc

3 months ago

The whole city of Chiang Mai is massively suffering from the severe inundation owing to the overflow of the Ping River. This area comprises a major tourist area in the north of Thailand, rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty. Thus, it engulfs heavy rainfall throughout the past few days, which, as a result, gave rise to the river swelling beyond its capacity.

Unprecedented Drought Devastates Brazil: A Ripple Effect on Global Economy

3 months ago

Brazil is a country rich in natural resources and one of the leading agricultural powers, which is now facing what analysts are describing as the worst drought in the history of the nation. The acute climatic problem is already showing its far-reaching effects, not only within Brazil but also in the global food markets and the economic scenario.

Severe Floods Hit New Zealand's Dunedin After Torrential Downpour

3 months ago

In a dramatic turn of weather events, the city of Dunedin, New Zealand, experienced severe flooding this Tuesday, October 3, 2023, after receiving in one day the quantity of rain that falls in a whole month. The flooding has submerged parts of the city, creating conditions that have triggered emergency responses and disrupted daily life for its residents.

The Unprepared Nation: How the US is Facing an Onslaught of Billion-Dollar Disasters

3 months ago

It goes without saying that the United States is not prepared-both financially and infrastructurally-for the increasing trend in natural disasters. But an in-depth investigation details monumental challenges faced by the nation, probing into human and economic impacts of such devastation.

Urgent Flooding in Nepal’s Capital Kills at Least 32 People with 12 Still Missing

3 months ago

Dozens of torrential rains in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, caused extreme flooding that killed at least 32 people in recent horrific turns. Additionally, 12 more people were missing, authorities said, in addition to all turmoil and despair that has beset residents.