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Flooding
July 23, 2020
South Asia Floods Displace Millions, Kill 550
By Associated Press
Close to a third of Bangladesh has already been flooded, with more flooding expected in the coming weeks.
January 10, 2020
Jakarta Floods: Yet Another Reminder of Indonesia’s Capital Woes?
By Luke Hunt
The recent incident once again highlighted the woes facing the capital city amid plans to shift it.
April 30, 2019
Indonesia Continues to Mull Plan to Abandon Jakarta for New Capital
By Associated Press
Discussion on the move continues despite the significant challenges that remain.
September 23, 2015
Asia’s Risky Cities
By Anthony Fensom
Some of the most at-risk cities in the world can be found in Asia, according to one report.
July 30, 2015
Mudslides Make a Mess in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Higher than average temperatures have led to increased glacial melt and dangerous mudslides across the region.
April 27, 2014
Climate Change and the Pacific Islands
By Eileen Natuzzi
How Solomon Islands could serve as a model for protecting small Pacific Island nations from the effects of climate change.
September 09, 2012
Can Thailand Avoid Becoming a Modern-Day Atlantis?
Last year, Thailand suffered historic floods. Forecasts suggest parts of the capital could be underwater by 2030. Is the country prepared?
December 24, 2011
Thailand’s Turbulent Year
Thailand saw flooding, criticism over its lese majeste laws and its first female premier. Its been turbulent year.
December 24, 2011
Thailand’s Turbulent Year
Thailand saw flooding, criticism over its lese majeste laws and its first female premier. Its been turbulent year.
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