Floods

Scale of the disaster has complicated rescue efforts across the rugged Himalayan terrain

Binod Chaudhary said “it is a huge issue in front of us”

More than 1,500 people are missing, including visitors from India, Malaysia, Australia, UK, US, Singapore

Japan Airlines said some flights may experience delays but no cancellations are expected

Shanghai’s two main airports have halted a total of 1,384 flights

Energy demand could grow, with heat waves potentially hitting numerous parts of the country

AT LEAST 10 people were reported dead in central and southern China following severe storms and torrential downpours, with more rain expected through mid-week, according to reports from state media.

When well governed, it can absorb shocks, speed reconstruction and strengthen resilience

In England, there are already 6.3 million properties in areas at risk of flooding