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Government monitoring 2,485 glacial lakes in Himalayan river basins; 56 classified as very high risk

The government said it has classified 56 glacial lakes as "very high risk" based on a scientific assessment carried out in 2025.

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Community inclusion key focus at BRICS technical experts' climate-smart urban resilience meet: NDMA

BRICS nations' technical experts discussed community inclusion in climate-smart urban infrastructure planning. They focused on making cities more protective for weaker socio-economic groups. Discussions also covered improving infrastructure resilience and adapting cities to heatwaves. The principles aim to provide a roadmap for protecting public services and infrastructure.

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Mumbai's ₹13,000-crore flood plan: How it will become a 'Sponge City'

Maharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 13,000-crore flood mitigation plan for Mumbai. This comprehensive proposal integrates traditional and nature-based drainage improvement methods. The plan aims to address chronic flooding issues, particularly in low-lying city regions. Funding will be shared by the National Disaster Response Fund, state government, and BMC. Detailed…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

What’s causing Pakistan’s deadly floods?

Further flooding is predicted in cities including Karachi in the south of Pakistan.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025

Death Toll From Northern Pakistan Monsoon Floods Rises To Almost 400

Rescuers and residents resumed searching on Tuesday for survivors as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue until the weekend.

International Business Times · Aug 19, 2025

Rains, flash floods kill 21 in Pakistan; tourists rescued in hilly north

Incessant monsoon rains cause landslides and flash floods, taking the total rain-related deaths this year to 242.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2025

Dozens of children among at least 178 people killed in Pakistan rains and floods

Officials say at least 63 people died in Punjab alone in just 24 hours

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Why is Pakistan so vulnerable to deadly flooding?

More than 120 people – half of the them children – have died in the past three weeks. Is climate change to blame?

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2025

Hafta 536: War drums and fake news with India-Pakistan tensions

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Manisha Pande, Jayashree Arunachalam and Shardool Katyayan are joined by retired Brigadier Kuldip Singh. In this tense news week, we begin by dissecting India’s Operation Sindoor and strikes on terror camps in Pakistan on May 7. “Neither side, particularly India, wants…

Newslaundry · May 10, 2025

Indonesia volcano eruption kills at least 10

An eruption of Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-laki stratovolcano rained debris and ash on villages on the island of Flores.

LiveScience · Nov 4, 2024