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RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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SVALBARD

Isfjorden. Spitsbergen. Svalbard. Norway. Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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SVALBARD

Isfjorden. Spitsbergen. Svalbard. Norway. Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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Huelva Estuary in Spain

Handout photo dated on November 16, 2025 shows Huelva Estuary in Spain. On 16 November 2025, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this image of the Huelva estuary in south-western Spain, where the Tinto and Odiel rivers converge before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Recent rainfall has increased surface runoff and sediment transport, strengthening the contrasting outflow from the two rivers. The image shows distinct colour variations produced by differences in water chemistry and suspended materials. As these waters mix with tidal currents, they create gradual transitions and clearly defined plumes, highlighting the estuary’s dynamic behaviour. Copernicus Sentinel satellite data enables continuous monitoring of river plumes, estuarine dynamics, and land-sea interactions. This information is important for assessing the environmental impact of sediment transport, supporting water quality monitoring, and informing coastal zone management in fragile ecosystems. Photo by European Union, Copernicu

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Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

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LONG-TAILED DUCK

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), female. Clangula hyemalis Linné, 1758Synonyms Anas glacialis (Linnaeus, 1766)Fuligula glacialisClangula glacialisHareida glacialis (Linnaeus)Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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LONG-TAILED DUCK

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), female. Clangula hyemalis Linné, 1758Synonyms Anas glacialis (Linnaeus, 1766)Fuligula glacialisClangula glacialisHareida glacialis (Linnaeus)Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734

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Coastal Ocean Energy

Floating photovoltaic platform and offshore photovoltaic demonstration base located in the waters of Yantai High tech Zone, Shandong, China on November 19, 2025.

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Coastal Ocean Energy

Floating photovoltaic platform and offshore photovoltaic demonstration base located in the waters of Yantai High tech Zone, Shandong, China on November 19, 2025.

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Coastal Ocean Energy

Floating photovoltaic platform and offshore photovoltaic demonstration base located in the waters of Yantai High tech Zone, Shandong, China on November 19, 2025.

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