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Floods

Child Rights

Assam Flood Toll Hits 75 as Waters Recede; CM Announces Aid Package

Authorities urge residents in low-lying areas to remain vigilant as residual water levels and potential further rainfall could pose renewed risks.

OWSA Staff - 29 July 2026

Climate change

Pakistan: KP Districts Brace for GLOF Threat Amid Melting Glaciers; Heavy Rains

Residents in low-lying areas near rivers are encouraged to relocate valuables and livestock to safer ground as a precautionary measure.

OWSA Contributor - 23 July 2026

Agriculture

El Niño Threatens Bhutan’s Key Sectors Amid Climate Uncertainties

Bhutan is already experiencing climate change effects as one of the most vulnerable countries despite minimal emissions.

OWSA Contributor - 17 July 2026

Agriculture policy

Pakistan’s Paradox: Flooded Yet Thirsty – The Hidden Water Crisis

Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.

OWSA Contributor - 17 July 2026

Bhutan

Bhutan: Floods Expose Phuentsholing’s Housing Crisis

Officials from the Thromde and national agencies continue assessments, with calls for enhanced collaboration between government, development partners like ADB and UNDP, and local residents.

OWSA Contributor - 15 July 2026

Aid

Landslides Devastate Rohingya Camps in Bangladesh as Monsoon Risks Mount

This tragedy underscores the need for sustained international support and policy shifts to protect a vulnerable population trapped in limbo.

OWSA Contributor - 14 July 2026

Bangladesh

Deadly Monsoon Fury: Bangladesh Battles Widespread Flooding Crisis

This 2026 event arrives after earlier haor region floods earlier in the year, underscoring recurring pressures. Migration to urban centres and climate adaptation efforts remain critical long-term challenges.

OWSA Contributor - 13 July 2026

Bhutan

Bhutan: Glacial Lakes Pose Growing Flood Threat Amid Accelerating Climate Change

Bhutan, nestled in the eastern Himalayas, is confronting one of the most immediate and severe impacts of global warming: the rapid expansion and destabilization of glacial lakes.

OWSA Contributor - 7 July 2026

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