Asia worst-hit by weather extremes in 2023, says WMO

[ad_1] Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said in its “State of the Climate in Asia 2023” report. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported...

Drought-bearing El Nino has ended, says Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology

[ad_1] El Nino, which emerged in June, 2023 resulting in deficient rainfall in India and leading to water shortage in some parts, has ended and the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has returned to neutral, Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has...

How drone technology enhances farm traceability and reduces pesticide usage

[ad_1] The global agricultural sector faces many challenges caused by a combination of environmental, economic, and social factors. Climate change stands at the forefront, presenting a multifaceted threat to sustainable food production. Rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and the increasing...