In the southern plains bordering India, the Koshi river, which causes deadly floods in the eastern Indian state of Bihar almost every year, was flowing above the danger level, police said.

Landslides and flash floods are common occurrence in mountainous Nepal during the June-September monsoon every year.

Pandemic exposes scientific rift over proving when germs are airborne

Jul 11, 2020

WHO still insists on more definitive proof that the novel coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease COVID-19, can be transmitted through the air, a trait that would put it on par with measles and tuberculosis and require even more stringent measures to contain its spread.

Pandemic-proofing: Insurance may never be the same again

Jul 10, 2020

Marsh, the world’s biggest insurance broker, has teamed up with AXA XL, part of France’s AXA,and data firm Arity, which is part of Allstate, to help businesses such as U.S. supermarket chains, restaurants and e-commerce retailers cope with the challenges of social distancing.

Tech firm Machine Cover, for example, aims to offer policies next year that would give relief during lockdowns. Using apps and other data sources, the Boston-based company measures traffic levels around businesses such as restaurants, department stores, hairdressers and car dealers

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa is now reaching ‘full speed’

Jul 9, 2020

Johannesburg: The coronavirus pandemic in Africa is reaching full...

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