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Global warming and extreme weather to impact LatAm and the Caribbean

Published on: August 18, 2021
07:19

United Nations, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Latin America and the Caribbean will be one of the regions most affected by global warming in the near future if current trends in climate change continue, a UN agency warned.

China declares maximum alert for downpours and typhoons

Published on: July 20, 2021
08:22

Beijing, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) China declared the maximum alert for most of its territory due to the danger posed by the continuation of torrential downpours and the arrival of two typhoons, accompanied by electrical discharges and gales.

UN highlights importance of accurate weather information

Published on: July 9, 2021
07:15

United Nations, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the importance of having accurate, timely weather and climate information, which is vital to save lives.

PAHO calls to be ready for meteorological challenges in the Americas

Published on: July 1, 2021
07:12

Washington, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday called on its member states to get ready for the challenges posed by summer and winter in the region, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

At least 21 runners killed in China due to adverse weather conditions

Published on: May 23, 2021
09:16

Beijing, May 23 (Prensa Latina) At least 21 runners died as a result of an abrupt change in weather conditions while they were running in a rural area in northwestern Gansu province, local authorities confirmed on Sunday.

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