Category: Climate

TikTok files emergency motion to stop ban from taking effect
International, Climate

TikTok files emergency motion to stop ban from taking effect

TBC News Desk- December 10, 2024

TikTok has filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to prevent a nationwide ban scheduled for ... Read More

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Philippines
Climate, Feature

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Philippines

TBC News Desk- December 4, 2024

Manila, Philippines – A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines today, rattling buildings and sending residents rushing to safety. The tremor was recorded at , ... Read More

Tetulia Records Lowest Temperature of 10.5°C, Signaling Winter’s Arrival
Climate, Feature

Tetulia Records Lowest Temperature of 10.5°C, Signaling Winter’s Arrival

TBC News Desk- December 1, 2024

Tetulia, situated in the northern locale of Bangladesh, encountered its most minimal temperature of the time at 10.5°C today, denoting a huge plunge as the ... Read More

Ocean saltwater entering Delaware River due to drought and sea level rise, water managers say
Climate, Feature

Ocean saltwater entering Delaware River due to drought and sea level rise, water managers say

TBC News Desk- November 28, 2024

Water managers in the Delaware River Basin are sounding the alarm as ocean saltwater is advancing further upstream into the river, a consequence of ongoing ... Read More

The approaching cyclone ‘Bomb’ may strike
Climate, Feature

The approaching cyclone ‘Bomb’ may strike

TBC News Desk- November 23, 2024

The "bomb cyclone" currently developing is an intense storm expected to strike the Pacific Northwest and parts of California. This system is undergoing rapid intensification, ... Read More

Super typhoon ‘Man-E’ hits the Philippines
International, Climate

Super typhoon ‘Man-E’ hits the Philippines

TBC News Desk- November 17, 2024

November 17, 2024 – Manila, Philippines: Early this morning, Super Typhoon "Man-E," one of the year's strongest storms, made landfall in the eastern Philippines, bringing ... Read More

Severe flooding in Spain: death toll rises to 95
Climate, International

Severe flooding in Spain: death toll rises to 95

TBC News Desk- October 31, 2024

Unprecedented flooding in eastern Spain. The death toll has risen to 95. Many people are still missing. Heavy rains started in eastern and southern regions ... Read More

Climate Apartheid: A Growing Concern for Bangladesh
Climate, International

Climate Apartheid: A Growing Concern for Bangladesh

TBC News Desk- October 25, 2024

The concept of "climate apartheid" has been gaining attention as a growing concern for countries like Bangladesh, which are disproportionately affected by the impacts of ... Read More

It rained darkly around in Bangladesh, the effect of cyclone Dana began.
Climate

It rained darkly around in Bangladesh, the effect of cyclone Dana began.

TBC News Desk- October 24, 2024

Cyclone 'Dana', located in East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining West-Central Bay of Bengal, moved further north-northwestward and intensified into a severe cyclone in the ... Read More

Dhaka Ranks Third in Global Air Pollution
Climate, Health

Dhaka Ranks Third in Global Air Pollution

TBC News Desk- October 17, 2024

In a recent global air quality index, Dhaka has been ranked as the third most polluted city worldwide. The city's air quality has been deemed ... Read More

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Climate

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

TBC News Desk- October 13, 2024

The holy city of Mecca, a major pilgrimage site for Muslims worldwide, has been experiencing heavy rains that have led to flooding in several areas. ... Read More

Hurricane Milton Leaves Trail of Destruction in Florida, Ten Dead
Climate

Hurricane Milton Leaves Trail of Destruction in Florida, Ten Dead

TBC News Desk- October 9, 2024

The aftermath of Hurricane Milton has revealed a devastating toll, with ten confirmed fatalities reported across the state. The powerful storm carved a destructive path ... Read More

Rain May Continue in Bangladesh for another 7 Days
Climate, Opinion

Rain May Continue in Bangladesh for another 7 Days

TBC News Desk- October 3, 2024

Up until October 10, the country may have light to moderate rainfall or rain mixed with thunder, according to the Meteorological Department. This information has ... Read More

Heavy Rainfall in Dhaka Yet Persistent Heat
Climate, Feature

Heavy Rainfall in Dhaka Yet Persistent Heat

TBC News Desk- October 3, 2024

Despite persistent heavy rainfall across Bangladesh, including the capital city Dhaka, temperatures have remained stubbornly high, causing discomfort and concern among residents. The unusual combination ... Read More

Chance of Moderate Rain, Thundershowers in Bangladesh
Climate, Feature

Chance of Moderate Rain, Thundershowers in Bangladesh

TBC News Desk- October 2, 2024

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. today, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has expected mild to moderate rain throughout the nation for the next 24 hours. Additionally, ... Read More

101 Dead in Nepal Due to Heavy Rains-Floods
Climate

101 Dead in Nepal Due to Heavy Rains-Floods

TBC News Desk- September 29, 2024

The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, has seen flooding in its low-lying sections as a result of persistent precipitation accumulation. This natural calamity claimed the ... Read More

Environment Advisor Announces Anti-Polythene Drive Starting November 1
Climate

Environment Advisor Announces Anti-Polythene Drive Starting November 1

TBC News Desk- September 27, 2024

In a significant step towards environmental protection, the Environment Advisor of Bangladesh has announced that an anti-polythene drive will commence on November 1. The campaign ... Read More

Rain Persists Across the Country Despite Low-Pressure System Moving Away from Bay of Bengal
Climate

Rain Persists Across the Country Despite Low-Pressure System Moving Away from Bay of Bengal

TBC News Desk- September 26, 2024

Although the low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has moved away, various parts of the country continue to experience widespread rain, with the downpour ... Read More

Environment Advisor Urges DCs to Take Measures to Prevent Hill Cutting
Climate

Environment Advisor Urges DCs to Take Measures to Prevent Hill Cutting

TBC News Desk- September 25, 2024

Advisor to Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Ministry of Water Resources, Syeda Rizwana Hasan has issued special instructions to District Commissioners (DCs) ... Read More

Bangladesh, Dhaka’s Air Quality Worst in the World This Morning
Climate

Bangladesh, Dhaka’s Air Quality Worst in the World This Morning

TBC News Desk- September 23, 2024

At 9:00 a.m. today, Dhaka had an AQI score of 227, making it the city with the worst air quality in the world. The AQI ... Read More