China’s Xi demands officials step up flood prevention measures during rain deluge
Beijing, ChinaReuters China’s President Xi Jinping demanded government authorities at all levels give top priority to ensuring people’s safety and property as torrential rains cause devastating floods, deadly mudslides and geological disasters in the country. Residents salvage their belongings after heavy rainfall flooded Wanzhou district of Chongqing, China, on 4th July, 2023. PICTURE: cnsphoto via […]
Flood prevention could bring “huge” payoff as global risks rise
London, ReutersThomson Reuters Foundation Asia faces surging threats from coastal and river flooding as climate change brings more intense rainfall and rising seas – but investing now in dikes and other measures to stem risks could have big financial payoffs, researchers said on Thursday. India, for instance, could save about $US250 per $1 spent on […]
As flood waters recede, Jakarta residents file lawsuit against governor
Bangkok, ThailandThomson Reuters Foundation More than 200 Jakarta residents have filed a lawsuit against the governor of Indonesia’s capital as they seek to hold authorities responsible over their inaction during some of the deadliest flooding in years, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said. At least 60 people were killed and nearly 175,000 were displaced after […]
To avert future flood chaos, Indonesian capital urged to defend nature
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaThomson Reuters Foundation Indonesia’s flood-hit capital Jakarta must protect and plant trees, stop extracting so much groundwater, and develop long-term plans together with surrounding towns if it is to keep pace with the growing threats from climate change, green groups said. Since 31st December, some of the heaviest rain since records began has […]