PARIS, March 15: The intensity of extreme water cycle events -- especially drought and precipitation or flooding -- correlates strongly with a continuing rise in global temperatures, according to a study published Monday.

KATHMANDU, Oct 31: By the end of this century, global temperatures are expected to rise by 2.5 degrees Celsius. This increase in temperature is projected by taking into account the commitments expressed by 193 countries in the world to reduce carbon emissions.