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A new scientific review reveals that while drought reduces some infectious diseases, others like cholera, West Nile virus, and dengue paradoxically thrive in drier conditions, creating what researchers call the ‘drought-disease paradox.’
Britain’s railways face mounting pressure from extreme weather as a developing El Niño could make next year record-breaking for heat. Railway operators are implementing preparations including infrastructure upgrades and maintenance acceleration.
More than 40,000 excess deaths in England between 1988 and 2025 have been linked to extreme heat on the hottest days, with figures expected to rise as temperatures continue climbing.
The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forced 90,000 people to evacuate in August, exemplifying how suburban sprawl in fire-prone regions intensifies wildfire risks across the American West.
A deadly flood on Wednesday in Nepal’s mountainous region killed approximately 160 people and left hundreds missing, with evidence suggesting rising temperatures contributed to glacial instability.
England faces potential water shortage by 2055 due to climate change, low rainfall, and high consumption. Farmers and households are already experiencing restrictions as river levels drop dangerously low.
