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Sri Lanka Declares Emergency as Floods Kill More Than 150. AI-Generated.
Sri Lanka Faces Unprecedented Disaster Sri Lanka is grappling with one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history. Following the devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the government has declared a state of emergency. As of November 29, 2025, official reports confirm that more than 150 people have lost their lives, with many others still missing. Entire neighborhoods have been submerged, roads destroyed, and communication lines cut, leaving communities isolated and in urgent need of aid.
By Asad Ali2 months ago in Earth
Understanding Modern Weather Patterns in a Changing Climate. AI-Generated.
Understanding Weather as a Daily System Weather is often described as the day-to-day expression of the atmosphere. It includes temperature, wind, clouds, rainfall, humidity, and short-term changes that people experience directly. While climate reflects long-term patterns, weather focuses on what happens now or within a short timeframe. This distinction is important because weather influences nearly every aspect of daily life, from transportation and agriculture to public health and emergency planning. Understanding how weather functions on a basic level helps explain why certain conditions develop and why they vary between regions.
By Saad 2 months ago in Earth
“Cameroon in 2025: Between Promise, Protest, and a Push for Change”
Cameroon in 2025: Between Promise, Protest, and a Push for Change Cameroon often goes unnoticed on global media, but in 2025 the country has surged into headlines — and for many different reasons. From contested elections and economic uncertainty to the promise of its vast natural wealth, many in the world are asking: What is happening in Cameroon — and why should we care?
By Saif Ullah2 months ago in Earth
At Least 193 Dead in Sri Lanka Floods, Many More Missing. AI-Generated.
A Nation Struggles to Breathe as Its Worst Flooding in Decades Leaves a Trail of Loss and Courage Sri Lanka is facing one of the deadliest natural disasters in its recent history. What began as days of continuous rainfall has turned into a national tragedy, leaving at least 193 people dead, thousands displaced, and many more still missing. Entire villages have been swallowed by rising waters, roads have collapsed, and families are left waiting for news about their loved ones. As rescue teams fight the clock, the country is grappling with the emotional and physical weight of disaster.
By Fiaz Ahmed Brohi2 months ago in Earth
✨The Curse Breaker✨ By Seraphina
I used to think I was a woman of God simply because life was comfortable. When I had money, when things flowed easily, when the world bowed instead of resisted faith felt effortless. I smiled. I prayed. I spoke light. I believed I was strong. But then everything collapsed. I lost my home, my income, my security. Suddenly, God was no longer an idea… He became the only thing I had left. And when life stripped me naked, when everything I loved was taken away, something happened that shocked me more than the loss itself: I discovered a stranger living inside me. She was not holy, not patient, not peaceful.
By Seraphena 2 months ago in Earth
Southeast Asia Grapples with Widespread Flooding From Extreme Rainfall. AI-Generated.
A Regional Weather Crisis Multiple nations across Southeast Asia are facing severe flooding. Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia are experiencing record levels of rainfall. This weather event is not isolated to a single country. It is a regional crisis linked to large-scale climate drivers. The consistent and heavy rain has overwhelmed river systems and urban drainage. The result is widespread damage to property and infrastructure. Governments are deploying emergency services and implementing economic measures to manage the impact.
By Saad 2 months ago in Earth
Cyclone Ditwah Ravages Sri Lanka, Threatens South India. AI-Generated.
SCatastrophic Impact in Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah and the associated torrential rains have caused severe flooding in Sri Lanka. The event has resulted in a high number of casualties. Government reports confirm hundreds of people have died. Many more are listed as missing. The heavy rain triggered landslides in hilly regions. These landslides buried homes and cut off access to entire villages. Rescue workers are using boats and helicopters to reach stranded people. Large-scale evacuations are underway across the affected districts. Temporary shelters have been set up in schools and public buildings. The supply of clean drinking water has emerged as a critical issue. Contaminated water sources are raising concerns about the spread of waterborne diseases.
By Saad 2 months ago in Earth
Strong winds and a lot of snow are predicted for Chicago this weekend.
Chicago had an unsettling calm late on Friday night, the type of silence that precedes a storm. The cold air was filled with the dull glimmer of streetlights. The city's pulse continued to beat with the typical Friday-night bustle, despite a few early flakes dancing in the breeze. Unaware that nature was preparing one of the city's largest November snowstorms in years, residents inside houses turned on fires or opened tea cups.
By Raviha Imran2 months ago in Earth
Most Unusual Birds US
Antillean nighthawks are known for their long wings and white wing bars. During the summer they inhabit coastal marshes in Florida. They have distinctive “peent” calls sounding at dusk. These birds have flight patterns and show off aerial displays. Antillean nighthawks catch flying insects on the wing, mainly foraging near dawn and dusk or sometimes at night with a full moon.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Earth
Wildlife Overpasses
“Better keep an eye out for the deer.” “They’re out pretty thick tonight.” For generations, we have known since growing up that it can be more dangerous to drive because of the wildlife, so in what ways can we help reduce those high-risk chances and help save countless lives of humans and animals?
By Mel E. Furnish2 months ago in Earth
At Least 56 Dead as Severe Floods Hit Sri Lanka. AI-Generated.
Sri Lanka’s Deadly Floods: A Nation Battles One of Its Worst Natural Disasters in Years Sri Lanka is facing one of the most devastating natural disasters in its recent history. Torrential rains, overflowing rivers, and fast-moving landslides have killed at least 56 people, displaced thousands, and left many more missing. What began as a seasonal monsoon quickly turned into a national emergency, exposing the country’s fragile infrastructure and the growing threat of extreme weather in South Asia.
By Fiaz Ahmed Brohi2 months ago in Earth
Africa’s Forests Transformed from Carbon Sink to Carbon Source, Study Finds. AI-Generated.
Africa’s vast forests, often regarded as one of the planet’s key defenses against climate change, are now showing alarming signs of strain. According to a groundbreaking study, these forests, once reliable carbon sinks, are increasingly acting as carbon sources, releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than they absorb. This transformation has significant implications for global climate efforts and underscores the urgent need for conservation and sustainable forest management.
By Asad Ali2 months ago in Earth