Disaster

Glacier melt and the expansion of glacial lakes are increasing the risk of sudden flood events in Bhutan. The Chamkhar...

The hailstorm that struck Tsirang last month damaged cereals, vegetables, and fruit trees belonging to over 450 households in the...

Each year, the country spends millions on disaster relief and response efforts. In response, the district authorities are stepping up...

A massive landslide has left more than 120 families in Deling–Marpji chiwog of Phuentshogling Gewog isolated for the past eight...

Tsirang was hit by a hailstorm yesterday, more than two years after the last such incident in the district. Farmers...

Residents in the upper areas of Phuentsholing, particularly along the Phuentsholing–Thimphu highway near Rinchhending, are facing increasing risks. Early rains...

Bhutan, known for its strong environmental conservation, is facing growing challenges from degradation due to soil erosion, unsustainable land use...

Bhutan is stepping up its preparedness for health emergencies. The Ministry of Health is training officials and running a simulation...

Global warming and climate change are making the planet increasingly vulnerable to disasters, with natural hazards expected to become more...

The country has lost more than 81,000 acres of forest to forest fires between 2020 and 2024, an area roughly...