Heatwave
Dhaka Records 35 mm Overnight Rain as Forecast Signals More Showers–Thunderstorms
Dhaka received 35 millimetres of rainfall overnight into early Tuesday after several days of humid heat, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasting more light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in the capital and other parts of the country later in the day.
Extreme Heat Cost Bangladesh Up to $1.8 Billion: WB
Bangladesh suffered an estimated economic loss of $1.3 billion to $1.8 billion in 2024 because extreme heat reduced labour productivity, according to a new World Bank report. The loss is equivalent to about 0.3% to 0.4% of the country’s GDP, with damages rising sharply once daytime temperatures exce
Foreigners among 12 dead in Spanish wildfires
At least 12 people have been killed in a fast-moving wildfire that tore through a tourist area in Andalusia, southern Spain, trapping motorists in burning vehicles or as they tried to flee on foot. The authorities said many of the victims of the fire that broke out on Thursday and destroyed forests
Nearly 10000 died in Europe heatwave, with 5120 deaths in Germany
The impact of human-induced climate change is becoming increasingly evident across Europe. Nearly 10,000 people have died during this year's intense summer heatwaves in Germany and several other European countries, with more than 5,000 of those deaths recorded in Germany alone, according to Reuters.
