Heat Wave Claims Lives in Southern India and Bangladesh as Temperatures Soar
A deadly heat wave is gripping southern India and Bangladesh, with soaring temperatures claiming lives and causing widespread disruptions.
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A deadly heat wave is gripping southern India and Bangladesh, with soaring temperatures claiming lives and causing widespread disruptions.
Bangladesh has ordered a nationwide closure of schools due to an intense heatwave, with temperatures in Dhaka soaring above 40°C. The heat has caused at least seven deaths since April.
Middle powers like India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia are playing pivotal roles in advancing global cooperation on key issues such as climate change, security, and technological innovation, bridging divides in a turbulent world.
The Dongjiang River in south China’s Guangdong Province has experienced its first flood of 2024 due to heavy rainfall, prompting a Level-IV emergency response and concerns over extreme weather events.
At least five people died as tornadoes hit central U.S., raising global climate concerns. The severe weather highlights the increasing frequency of extreme events affecting communities worldwide.
China and Europe strengthen cooperation on climate change and sustainable development, engaging in dialogue to enhance global environmental governance and promote a greener future.
An unprecedented heatwave is impacting millions across South and Southeast Asia, with Thailand reporting at least 30 heatstroke deaths. The extreme temperatures highlight growing climate change risks.
The U.S. National Weather Service introduces a new heat risk tool using color-coded alerts, with ‘magenta’ indicating the most extreme danger level, aiming to enhance public health preparedness.
At Harvard’s China Conference 2024, Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng stated that the world faces ‘over-anxiety,’ not ‘overcapacity,’ in green energy, urging global collaboration for sustainable development.
A new report warns that increasingly hot European summers are endangering public health, with record levels of heat stress recorded in 2023. The trend signals global concerns over climate change impacts.
Europe is warming at twice the global average, reaching 2.3°C above pre-industrial levels, warns a new report by the WMO and Copernicus. The findings highlight severe impacts on health, economy, and environment.
Europe endured a record number of extreme heat stress days in 2023, according to a new report by Copernicus and the WMO.
Extreme weather events are surging in 2023, with record rainfall in the UAE and severe drought in southern Africa, reflecting emerging climate patterns with global implications.
Climate change could slash global GDP by nearly 20% by 2050 due to CO2 emissions already in the atmosphere, warns a new study.
After record-breaking rainfall led to severe flooding and at least one fatality in the UAE, authorities have begun extensive cleanup operations to address the damage and assist affected communities.
CGTN’s documentary “The Call of Glaciers” wins silver at the 2024 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards, highlighting the impact of climate change on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau through a young Tibetan girl’s journey.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its most severe coral bleaching on record, raising significant concerns over marine life and the impact of climate change on vital ecosystems.
Record heat in Côte d’Ivoire is decimating cocoa crops, threatening global supply and impacting Asia’s chocolate industry. Asian businesses and investors brace for potential shortages and price hikes.
Asian coral reefs face unprecedented bleaching due to rising ocean temperatures, threatening marine life and coastal economies. Experts call for urgent action to protect these vital ecosystems.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne discusses Antigua and Barbuda’s development amid climate change challenges and highlights China’s instrumental role through the Belt and Road Initiative.