The U.N.’s food agency says cutbacks forced it to send fewer meals to storm zones.
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Hurricane Melissa Could Hit as One of Jamaica’s Strongest Storms Ever
Direct landfalls from big hurricanes are rare for Jamaica. Melissa could pummel the island as an “upper-end” Category 4 hurricane, forecasters said.
Deforestation Is Imperiling Coffee Cultivation, Report Finds
A new report by an industry watchdog adds to growing scientific consensus that as forests are felled to make way for coffee farms, rainfall decreases and crops are more likely to fail.
Devastating Floods in Mexico Test President Claudia Sheinbaum
Torrential rains last week brought death and widespread damage. President Claudia Sheinbaum has visited affected areas, facing some angry residents.
Devastating Rains in Mexico Leave Dozens Dead and Missing
Floods and landslides in Mexico killed several dozen people, destroying homes and isolating communities in the central and eastern parts of the country.
Dozens Are Dead and Dozens More Missing as Catastrophic Rains Devastate Mexico
Torrential rains set off deadly floods and landslides across five Mexican states, leaving a trail of destruction.
Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides in Mexico Kill at Least 41
The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend.
Heavy Rains in Nepal Cause Deadly Floods and Landslides
Nepal’s interim leaders are dealing with flooding that has killed dozens and snarled transportation.
Kashmir’s Apple Harvest Rots After Landslide Blocks Road
The Himalayan region supplies most of India’s apples. But when heavy rains left a major highway blocked for weeks, farmers couldn’t get them to markets.
Kashmir’s Apple Harvest Rots After Landslide Blocks Road
The Himalayan region supplies most of India’s apples. But when heavy rains left a major highway blocked for weeks, farmers couldn’t get them to markets.