Over 90 dead, thousands missing after monsoon causes catastrophic flooding in India, Nepal, Myanmar
More than 12 inches of rain fell over two or three days, inundating entire neighborhoods and overwhelming drainage systems.
Environment & Climate Change
Bangkok declares city-wide disaster as third day of monsoon rain floods streets
Gov't warns against bringing Four Species into Israel without authorization ahead of Sukkot
Countries still way behind on UN biodiversity targets, research shows
Global water reserves decline as river discharge falls to 35-year low in 2025, WMO report shows
According to the WMO State of Global Water Resources Report, the water cycle has become “erratic and unpredictable” over the past few years.
'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills
BGU researchers created an aerogel that could capture oil spills while helping oil-eating bacteria degrade the pollutants.
Israel Nature and Parks Authority seeks public help after dolphin washes ashore in Tel Aviv
The INPA requested assistance locating the dolphin due to concern that it may be injured and in need of assistance.
Five sea turtles return to nature after rehabilitation, Israel Nature and Parks Authority announces
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority released five rehabilitated turtles on Friday as tens of thousands visited nature sites during the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
Israel prepares for effects of 'Godzilla' El Niño with Health Ministry drills
El Niño typically peaks around December, but Israelis could see more rain and flooding in early autumn because of the strength of this year's weather event.
Kinneret takes hit as water level drops amidst Israel's desalination plant shutdowns
With desalination plants sidelined, the Sea of Galilee was once again forced to supply the national water network.
Death toll in Nepal flood tops 1,000 as Nepal rescuers reach remote areas in search
At least 639 people remain stuck in several devastated hydropower stations that have become the focus of rescue efforts, the country's disaster management authority said on Tuesday.
New York cannot enforce state law demanding $75b. from fossil fuel companies, federal judge rules
Chief US District Judge Brenda Sannes in Syracuse, New York sided with 22 Republican state attorneys general, as well as industry groups including the US Chamber of Commerce.
Hundreds of foreign nationals still missing in Tibet after devastating Himalayan mudslide
Officials said that the highest number of missing foreigners was from Nepal at 104, while 49 Indian, 33 Latvian, 18 American, and 15 British citizens were also unaccounted for.
Storm, rough seas kill one, injure two in Cyprus as Israel prepares for unusual summer storm
According to the Cyprus Meteorological Department, the weather had reached almost all of Cyprus, and waterspouts were already recorded at sea off Larnaca, raising concerns over possible tornadoes.
