Climate
Avoiding mosquito bites key to dengue prevention
This year, even before the monsoon season officially began, the situation regarding dengue fever, carried by Aedes mosquitoes, is showing alarming signs across the country. Everyday, countless people are rushing to hospitals due to dengue fever. Climate change, rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and unplanned urbanization are all contributing to the increased risk of dengue.
How La Niña and El Niño change earth's temperature
Various climate-related disasters such as floods, droughts, and cyclones are quite natural phenomena. However, it seems that these disasters are becoming more severe over time. There is now excessive rainfall during the rainy season, leading to sudden floods. Recently, we have witnessed sudden floods in Dubai due to excessive rainfall, and in June 2022, the Sylhet region experienced severe flooding.
Forests should be considered as country’s resources: Saber Chowdhury
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has said the country’s forests should be considered as resources and that is why it should not be destroyed by constructing roads or any other infrastructures.
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