Despite the challenges faced by the global economy, including geopolitical tensions and extreme weather events, global growth remains resilient, supported by easing inflationary pressures and strong employment conditions.
Over the past 20 years, schools were closed during around 75 percent or more of the extreme weather events that impacted 5 million people or more. It's now common for a country to close their schools multiple times over the course of a year due to heatwaves, flooding, high levels of pollutio
Hassan Al Mansoori, Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), highlighted that the UAE has proved highly effective in dealing with the consequences of the extreme weather conditions that it experienced last week
Dubai Customs said its customs operations, including customs declarations, cargo clearance, and inspections, continued without interruptions at all its centres despite the extreme weather in the emirate.
Typhoon-like winds struck southern China on Saturday, claiming the lives of three individuals as they were 'sucked out' of from their apartment windows, CNN reported.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 20: TVS Motor Company, the first Indian manufacturer to participate in the Dakar Rally along with TVS Racing Factory Racer Harith Noah has scripted history by finishing in the top 11 at the Dakar Rally 2024. Dakar, the world's toughest rally organised i
According to the World Bank, the study emphasizes the critical need for nations to address the rising threats posed by climate-related shocks and implement measures to protect their populations.
Greece has been facing an "extreme weather phenomenon" as the nation is lashed with torrential rains resulting in flooded homes and businesses, CNN reported.
In order to shelter Chinese President Xi Jinping's pet project 'Xiong’an' from extreme weather, the country's province Heibei and its nearby regions witnessed massive devastation, The Washington Post reported.
One of the negative consequences of catastrophic weather incidents around the world that most people might overlook is an increase in underage marriages.