Nullis, spokesperson at the World Meteorological Organization." We are particularly concerned that

, with huge ramifications for water security.... You have got to tackle them together," Clare Nullis

GENEVA( REUTERS)-Governments and UN agencies meeting at COP26 in Glasgow formed a water and climate coalition on Tuesday( Nov 2) to address growing hazards and shrinking reserves. Led by the presidents of Tajikistan and Hungary, the coalition will seek to implement reforms which the United Nations' World Meteorological Organisation( WMO) says are needed in the global management of water resources. Data over the past 20 years shows that the amount of water stored on or near the land surface such

PETALING JAYA: While western Canada and the northwestern part of the United States are simmering from all-time high temperatures, Malaysia is expecting a slightly wetter southwest monsoon. The country is expecting less transboundary haze this season, which is usually the time for eye-watering smog. Certain parts of northwestern United States like Seattle and Portland, and western Canada, are now experiencing temperatures of between 42°C and 49°C, hotter even than in Malaysia. Malaysian Meteorolo

The most vulnerable, the elderly, children, the chronically ill, and pregnant women are advised to stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day. Temperatures in some parts of the north topped 40 degrees Celsius on Friday. The agricultural association Agricotori Italiani said as much as half of the agricultural production in northern Italy was now at risk due to drought conditions.It said the precipitation volume in these areas so far this year was only half of last year's volume, and the cau

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 16 Fox News Flash top headlines are here.... Floodwaters have washed away buildings and cars in some cases. The German military has deployed more than 700 soldiers to assist rescue efforts across the country, with some 4, 500 people evacuated in western Germany as officials fear further dam breaches.... " It’s important that we show solidarity for those from whom the flood has taken everything." County administrator Frank Rock reported that aut

Open this photo in gallery Destroyed houses in Schuld, Germany, on July 15. Michael Probst/ The Associated PressIn one flooded German town, the ground collapsed under family homes.... In another, floodwaters swept through an assisted-living centre, killing 12. Rescue workers across Germany and Belgium rushed Friday to prevent more deaths from the continent’s worst flooding in years as the disaster claimed dozens more lives and the search went on for hundreds of missing people.... Aerial photos

A TEENAGE Queen’s Guard has been arrested by military police after going AWOL to fight Russia. The 19-year-old, who wanted to use his training with the elite regiment to help the besieged Ukranians, was immediately taken in for questioning after returning to Britain.... The soldier — who spoke at anti-war rallies after returning to the UK from Asia — was also demoted to the rank of Private at a court martial in Colchester, Essex.... Tory MP Johnny Mercer said it must “ end ”....