California has declared a state of emergency as wildfires fueled by dry winds and high temperatures sweep across the northern regions. Over 30,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate, while firefighters struggle to contain the flames.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced emergency funds to support evacuation and rebuilding efforts. Climate scientists warn that prolonged drought conditions, partly driven by global climate change, have made such fires more frequent and intense.
South Asian nations like India and Nepal, which are also vulnerable to changing climate patterns, are urged to strengthen their own disaster response systems.
