Global warming and human consumption are causing water depletion in lakes around the world, with more than half of them experiencing a reduction, a new study reveals.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Aridity Anomaly Outlook Index revealed that about 78 per cent of India's districts are experiencing drought-like conditions from May 11-17.
A recent study has revealed that most countries in the Asia-Pacific region are not adequately equipped to deal with the growing challenges posed by extreme weather events and natural disasters.