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New Mexico: After wildfires, flash floods pose new risk; thousands evacuated
Wildfires were slowed down by the rainy weather in New Mexico, but the area is now suffering from floods.
![Mexico wildfires followed by flash floods; thousands evacuated and two killed. Mexico wildfires followed by flash floods; thousands evacuated and two killed.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/22/148x111/photo-1582384257981-257da751e3d1_1719048572027_1719048598456.jpg)
New Mexico wildfires kill 2, destroy 1,400 buildings
New Mexico is caught in a nearly three-decade-long drought that has made wildfires more destructive and faster moving.
![New Mexico is caught in a nearly three-decade-long drought that has made wildfires more destructive and faster moving. AFP PHOTO / Pamela L. Bonner(AFP) New Mexico is caught in a nearly three-decade-long drought that has made wildfires more destructive and faster moving. AFP PHOTO / Pamela L. Bonner(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/20/148x111/US-WEATHER-HEAT-FIRE-0_1718859399089_1718859412699.jpg)
Greece and Turkey travel alert: Summer wildfires plague Athens, Turkey villages
Travelling to Athens? Watch out as Greece and Turkey battle summer wildfires; evacuations ordered, arson suspected
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: Date, history, significance
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024: From theme to significance, here's all that you need to know about this important day.
![Every year, World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on June 17.(Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP) Every year, World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on June 17.(Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/16/148x111/VIETNAM-AGRICULTURE-ENVIRONMENT-DROUGHT-24_1712824172788_1718533508275.jpg)
A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia
A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia
![A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/17/148x111/World_News_1713332107319_1713332146018.jpg)