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Monsoon floods and landslides leave at least 44 dead in Bangladesh

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Monsoon floods and landslides leave at least 44 dead in Bangladesh

According to Bangladesh's Ministry of Disaster Management, the worst-hit districts are Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Moulvibazar and Habiganj.

By David Abonyo 12 Jul 2026

WMO report signals dry monsoon trend and rising heat for South Asia in 2026

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WMO report signals dry monsoon trend and rising heat for South Asia in 2026

The World Meteorological Organization says South Asia is likely to see below-average rainfall in the June–September 2026 monsoon, alongside above-normal temperatures. The forecast aims to help agriculture, water and heat-health planning.

By Chrispho Owuor 1 May 2026

Fresh rain spell kills 13 in northwestern Pakistan

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Fresh rain spell kills 13 in northwestern Pakistan

Fresh casualties were reported from different districts of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, which remained the hardest-hit during the ongoing monsoon spell

By Ann Nyambura 24 Aug 2025

At least 225 people killed in monsoon flash floods in Pakistan

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At least 225 people killed in monsoon flash floods in Pakistan

The majority of the deaths, 211, were recorded in mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

By Samuel Otieno 16 Aug 2025