Researchers suggested that climate change is causing more frequent extreme rainfall events and an increased risk of flooding in developed areas. Afghanistan in triple woesIn Afghanistan, the flooding has added to the country's woes posted by war and the ongoing pandemic. At least 12 people were killed in floods and rain-related incidents in India's eastern state of Odisha, officials said Saturday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted more torrential rains in parts of the country on Monday and issued warning of urban flooding in some cities including Karachi. On the front of the pandemic, India on Sunday reported 78,761 new daily Covid-19 cases and 948 deaths as the Covid-19 tally surpassed 3.5 million.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 31, 2020 04:07 UTC