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Torrential Rains Kill Four, Force 1,300 Evacuations in South Korea

Torrential rains in South Korea caused four deaths and over 1,300 evacuations, with Seosan city experiencing 400mm of rainfall in 12 hours—a once-in-a-century event—leading to widespread flooding and prompting the highest disaster alert level.

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Gulf Coast Faces Major Flood Threat from Approaching Tropical System

A tropical system threatening the Gulf Coast from the Florida panhandle to Louisiana and parts of eastern Texas could bring over a foot of rain to southern Louisiana, causing flash flooding and overwhelming storm drains, especially in New Orleans; a Level 3 of 4 flood risk is in place for Thursday i...

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Deadly US Flash Floods Highlight Climate Change Risks

Multiple flash floods across the US in early July 2024 resulted in over 130 deaths in Texas, significant damage in New Mexico, North Carolina, and Chicago, and were caused by slow-moving storms, abundant moisture, and impermeable surfaces.

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South Korea Battling Torrential Rains, One Dead

Torrential rains in South Korea's central-west caused at least one death, over 100 evacuations, and widespread flooding after over 400 millimeters of rain fell in Seosan city between Wednesday and Thursday morning, exceeding the 100-year average rainfall in one hour. Authorities warn of continued he...

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Early European Heatwaves Cause Record-High Temperatures and Hundreds of Deaths

Record-breaking heatwaves hit Europe in June and July 2024, causing over 1,180 deaths in Spain and 2,300 across 12 cities, with 1,500 deaths linked to climate change, resulting in wildfires, emergency measures, and labor bans in multiple countries.

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Flash Floods Kill Two in New Jersey, Cause Widespread Damage

Two women died after their car was swept into Cedar Brook in Plainfield, New Jersey, during severe flash floods on Monday night that also caused widespread damage and significant transportation delays in NYC.

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Bihar Lightning Strikes Kill 33, Highlight Monsoon Dangers

At least 33 people died and dozens were injured from lightning strikes in Bihar, India, this week during intense monsoon storms, prompting government compensation and safety warnings.

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Record Rainfall in South Korea Causes Severe Flooding and One Death

Torrential rains in South Korea's Chungcheong province on July 17th, 2024, caused record-breaking rainfall of 114.9 millimeters per hour in Seosan, leading to severe flooding, one death, and evacuations; scientists attribute the extreme weather to climate change.

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Louisiana Braces for Heavy Rains, Flooding as Weather System Approaches

A weather system off the Florida Panhandle has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical depression by Thursday, bringing heavy rains and potential flooding to southeastern Louisiana, with New Orleans expecting 3-5 inches, and some coastal areas up to 10 inches. This follows deadly summer floods in New Yo...

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Deadly US Flash Floods Highlight Climate Change Impacts

Record-breaking flash floods across Texas, North Carolina, Illinois, and New Mexico in early July caused over 130 deaths, highlighting the increasing intensity of rainfall events exacerbated by climate change and pre-existing drought conditions.

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Texas Flash Floods: 130 Dead, 100 Missing in Hill Country

Over 130 deaths and approximately 100 missing persons resulted from flash floods in Texas Hill Country during the July 4th weekend; search-rescue operations are now focused on a long-term recovery, involving sonar, divers, and the potential draining of reservoirs.

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Climate Change Intensifies US East Coast Nor'easters

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the intensity of Nor'easters, devastating storms hitting the US East Coast, has increased by 6% since 1940 due to climate change, leading to a 20% rise in their destructive power and a 10% increase in precipitation...

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