Stories about Humanitarian Response from October, 2024
West and Central Africa flooded despite minor role in climate change
Climate change affects West and Central Africa, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of displaced people every rainy season.
Kathmandu's floods expose a deepening garbage crisis
The recent Kathmandu floods swept the city's garbage — cloth, Styrofoam, plastic bottles — across ruined pavements and embankments, raising serious concerns about the growing garbage crisis in the capital.
Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires
The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.
Nepal floods: Festival joy turns to devastation amid unprecedented tragedy
Ahead of Nepal's Dashain festival on October 3, devastating floods and landslides in late September resulted in at least 219 fatalities, transforming the celebrations into a profound national tragedy.
