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Louisiana floods: Worst U.S. disaster since Sandy

The death toll from Louisiana’s flooding has risen to 11, as thousands of volunteers are rushing to assist the state stricken by what American...

18 dead, N700m property destroyed in Kano flooding

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said no fewer than 18 persons lost their lives and property worth over N700 million to flood...

UNCCD: Long-term solutions needed to curb disasters

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is seeking long-term solutions to disasters such as drought and floods that are affecting communities all...

Misery as torrential rain causes devastating floods in Britain

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in York after flood gates protecting the historic city were deliberately opened by the Environment...

Photos: UK hit by worst floods in decades

The United Kingdom has of recent experienced intense downpours, leading to rivers bursting their banks and leaving hundreds of homes submerged in floodwater. Residents...

The other side of floods in Malawi

With Malawi’s population hovering at 15 million and 80 percent living in rural areas, agricultural and environmental experts feel crop diversification and adoption of...

Floods kill 11, destroy farmlands in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara

No fewer than 11 persons were killed by floods in Sokoto and Zamfara States this year, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. Thickman...

Flood waters from Kiri Dam submerge seven Adamawa communities

Seven communities in five local government areas of Adamawa were submerged as flood waters from Kiri Dam in Guyuk Local Government Area, swept through...

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Fossil fuel dependence, conflicts driving global economic instability – UN climate chief

The Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, Simon Stiell, has warned that escalating global conflicts and continued reliance on...
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Orientation agency urges citizens to protect, preserve endangered species

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Akwa Ibom citizens to ensure the protection and preservation of wildlife for...

Katsina children raise alarm over climate-linked school hazards

Children from the Child Rights Advocacy Club in Mashi Local Government Area of Katsina State have raised serious concerns...

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Fossil fuel dependence, conflicts driving global economic instability – UN climate chief

The Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, Simon Stiell,...

Orientation agency urges citizens to protect, preserve endangered species

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Akwa Ibom...