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Greece steps up preparedness ahead of 2025 fire season
Athens, April 25: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a 45-day extension to the deadline for clearing overgrown vegetation on private properties, as part of the country's efforts to better prepare for what is expected to be another challenging wildfire season.
Vidarbha scorches as mercury soars; Nagpur rolls out Heat Action Plan
Nagpur, April 22: A blistering heatwave has swept across the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, with mercury levels in Nagpur soaring to a scorching 44 degrees Celsius. As the sun beats down mercilessly, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has rolled out its Heat Action Plan in full swing to safeguard citizens from the sweltering conditions.
Heavy rain-induced disasters kill 52 in Rwanda since April
Kigali, April 19: At least 52 people have been killed and 107 others injured by disasters triggered by heavy rains in Rwanda since the beginning of April, an official said.
Europe fastest-warming continent; endured hottest year in 2024
London, April 17: Europe experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, marked by deadly floods, prolonged heatwaves, and unprecedented climate extremes, according to a joint report released this week by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
Forest fires in Nepal leave scores with severe burns, respiratory illness
Kathmandu, April 7: As Nepal chokes due to several incidents of forest fire, the number of burn cases has risen alarmingly in hospitals treating burn victims.
Severe flooding in Jakarta, surrounding cities after heavy rain
Jakarta, March 4: Severe flooding hit most areas in Jakarta and its satellite cities on Tuesday after heavy rain poured over the region, leaving thousands of houses submerged and hundreds of residents affected.
Kenya battles wildfires in major wildlife parks amid severe drought
Nairobi, March 1: Kenyan emergency teams, comprising defence forces and volunteers, have intensified efforts to contain fires sweeping across some of the country's largest wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas.
Critics Choice Awards 2025: Hannah Einbinder bags 'Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series' award for her role in 'Hacks'
California, February 8: Actress and writer Hannah Einbinder won her first Critics Choice Award in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy' for her performance in the comedy series 'Hacks'.
Los Angeles Mayor under fire for response to fatal wildfires
Los Angeles, Jan 13: As thousands of firefighters are battling the raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, politically-motivated finger-pointing has set in. More than 110,000 signatures have been gathered demanding the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
WFP seeks nearly $255 million to scale up humanitarian aid in Somalia until May
Mogadishu, Jan 7: The World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Tuesday that it requires $254.7 million in net funding to enhance humanitarian assistance in Somalia until May, with roughly 5.98 million people forecast to need aid by then.