Problem to deal with the rising sea levels Climate Change is making the world really one notable city more volatile but this is equal india and im some of that today we dig deeper into how coastal cities around the world are getting ready to battle the rising sea. 8 of the 10 worlds biggest cities are located on the coursed but none of them have the natural protective barrier against the rising sea like the city of mumbai its vast coverage of mangroves occupying less than 0 point one percent of the planets surface mangroves are one of the most valuable ecosystems but theyre threatened. The clock seems to be ticking for indias most populous city mumbai. Climate scientists predict the rising levels of the arabian sea will wipe out the city in just a few 100 usd. First inhabitants but the. Traditional fisherman who have lived of the bounty of the sea for generations. Today they are on the front line facing the threat of the under lending arabian sea which surrounds the city on 3 sides. In
Weather world looks back at some of the most significant meteorological events of the year the duke of edinburgh has left hospital where he was being treated for what officials describe as a pre existing the duke walked out of the king edward vii hospital in central london, and got into a car before being driven away. He travelled to the hospital on friday as a precautionary measure. Buckingham palace say his four night stay was for observation and treatment. The duke is now back at sandringham where he is expected to spend christmas with the queen. In a moment we will be speaking to our correspondent, Charlotte Gallagher, who is at sandringham. But first, lets go tojohn mcmanus who is in central london, outside the hospital where Prince Philip was receiving treatment. Do we know why Prince Philip was in hospitalfor do we know why Prince Philip was in hospital for the last few days . Very good to see him walk out himself. We dont know why he was brought here on friday to king edward se
It, but then you do get the odd little bargain, so you think, 0h, its worth doing, rather than just buying online. Probably still be here on Christmas Eve next year but, again, ill probably do quite a lot of it online. Perhaps not exactly the three wise men, but their last minute present dash is no longer the daft idea it once was. Colletta smith, bbc news, in manchester. Now its time for a look at the weather with nick miller. The weather looking much quieter for Christmas Day tomorrow. The showers we have had today fading away as we get into the night. Still some coming along the breeze across western scotland and north west england. By the end of the night just western scotland this showers still with us. When the easing about, clearing skies, dropping temperature close to freezing. Ground frost in some places going into the morning, one or two icy patches. A few early showers north and western scotland, even these will fade, sunshine around on a dry Christmas Day. Patchy cloud in n
This is bbc news. The latest headlines. The duke of edinburgh has left hospital in time to spend christmas with the queen at sandringham. The queen will use her Christmas Day message to say that the past year has been quite bumpy adding that small steps can heal divisions. Thousands of volunteer firefighters will spend Christmas Day battling wildfires that are still ravaging australia. And a warning to parents to keep button batteries away from children. Sport now and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, heres olly foster. The england all rounder ben stokes is a doubt for the first test against south africa. His father ged, who is 64, was taken ill yesterday and is in a Critical Condition in a johannesburg hospital. The four test series starts on boxing day. I just want to throw all our support behind him and his family and just stress the importance of respecting their privacy at this time. But it is really sad news. We are all there for him. You have no idea if he is going
Raids across london to rescue women thought to have been trafficked from romania. Coming up on afternoon live all the sport. Its a big night for england. The match against montenegro at wembley this evening will be their 1,000th international fixture. Theres no Raheem Sterling, remember, but can they qualify without him . Thanks, connie, and nick miller has the weather. More rain falling where it is just not needed. How much and for how long . Plus going in search of snow. I have also found some in africa. Thanks, nick. Also coming up as we get the first glimpse of this years John Lewis Christmas tv ad, well look at what the others are like and ask whether the millions of pounds spent on on them is money well spent. Hello, everyone, this is afternoon live. Accident and emergency units in england have recorded their worst performance since current records began in 200a. One senior doctor has warned Emergency Care is imploding. The governments target is for 95 of a e patients to be treat