[music] [applause] I started my research journey here in IIA Delhi in 2022. And if you'd asked me back then why I wanted to be part of climate solutions, I would have said that it was because I wanted to help save the planet. But if you ask me the same question today, my answer would be completely different.I come from Manipur, a beautiful state located in northeast India. It's often called the jewel of India and it really is with green hills, incredible biodiversity, rich culture and communities that have ...

A fire that broke out in an apartment building in Hong Kong’s suburban Tai Po district on Nov. 26, and engulfed seven towers, has killed dozens and left hundreds missing. Here's what to know ⤵️ https://t.co/MccC8YRS9X ...

Vietnam has been pounded by deadly disasters and historic floods this year that have racked up at least $3 billion in losses and exposed the nation’s flimsy climate defenses https://t.co/7K7TSfseiY ...

Weather Event - Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica, described as the "storm of the century" [1] - Catastrophic conditions are warned as the hurricane closes in [1]

The US billion-dollar disaster database is back, and the findings show record losses for the first half of the year https://t.co/37dyZ0dxAg ...

Disaster Impact - The collapse of a school in Indonesia resulted in 54 fatalities [1]

Weather Impact - Super Typhoon Ragasa is approaching Hong Kong, posing a threat to the region [1] - The typhoon's winds are reaching speeds of 205 kilometers per hour [1] - Ragasa has already caused significant flight disruptions, school closures, and business shutdowns in southern China [1] - In Taiwan, at least six people were injured and over 7,000 were evacuated due to the typhoon [1]

Environmental Impact - "Exceptionally high" flooding in Punjab, Pakistan, leading to thousands of evacuations [1]

Travel & Tourism Industry Impact - Superstition is disrupting travel plans for Hong Kong residents traveling to Japan [1] - Disaster prophecy in Japan is the cause of travel disruption [1] Regional Governance - Officials are combating superstition in the region [1]

Incident Summary - Indonesian officials deployed a coast guard ship, six rescue vessels, and several inflatable boats for a rescue operation [1] - A fire was extinguished within an hour [1] Source Information - The information is sourced from Abdul Rahman Agu/AP and BAKAMLA/EPA/Shutterstock [1] - The news is related to WSJ Indonesia ferry fire [1]