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For the second year in a row, northern Kazakhstan experienced significant flooding caused by rapid snowmelt combined with intense spring rains. In 2025, this natural phenomenon once again inundated riverside communities, displacing hundreds of residents and impacting livelihoods along the Esil River and other waterways.

QGIS has become a cornerstone of open-source geospatial analysis, offering a powerful and flexible environment for spatial data processing. At the heart of its analytical capabilities lies a hidden gem that many users overlook: Algorithm Providers.These providers serve as the engines behind QGIS’s geoprocessing tools, enabling users to perform everything from simple vector operations to advanced raster modeling—all from a single, unified interface. Understanding how these algorithm providers work—and how to access them—can drastically improve your workflow and unlock the full potential of QGIS.

India is rapidly advancing its renewable energy landscape, and one innovation is standing out as a true game-changer: floating solar power. By installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on reservoirs and other water bodies, India is taking a smart and sustainable step towards meeting its growing energy demands without exacerbating land-use conflicts.

On March 28, 2025, a catastrophic earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar, causing widespread devastation. The epicenter was located near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, and the tremors were felt across the region. This powerful earthquake has resulted in significant human and infrastructural losses, with over 1,700 confirmed dead and more than 3,400 injured.