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A ferry bound for Bali sank in rough seas on July 2, resulting in six deaths and 30 people missing. Rescue efforts have been paused through the night due to hazardous conditions, with authorities planning to resume operations at first light.

Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average—with 2024 one of its hottest years ever. Terrifying heatwaves, melting glaciers, rising seas, and extreme weather are reshaping ecosystems, economies, and communities. Urgent action is needed.

The World Bank sounds the alarm: more than 60% of South Asian households and businesses have faced climate-driven shocks—like floods, droughts, and heatwaves—over the past five years, with the crisis expected to worsen unless adaptive measures are scaled up urgently.

Monsoon rains have ravaged India’s northeast, with flash floods and landslides leaving over 50 dead and thousands homeless. As rescue teams race against time, the region braces for more rain and devastation.

Eastern Australia is grappling with catastrophic flooding after days of torrential rain submerged entire communities. Over 50,000 people have been impacted, with two fatalities confirmed and ongoing rescue efforts for missing individuals. Emergency services remain on high alert as the crisis unfolds.

A catastrophic earthquake has rocked Myanmar, leaving devastation in its path. As thousands mourn and global aid trickles in, the country battles on two fronts—natural disaster and political turmoil.

Asia's coastal regions are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, particularly due to rising sea levels driven by the...

Source: Firstaidpro Australia has recently faced a series of severe natural disasters, including devastating floods, destructive coastal...