Java Landslides Kill 21 Amidst High Deforestation
Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Java island killed at least 21 people, damaging villages and rice fields during the rainy season; high deforestation and seismic activity are contributing factors, though the affected areas' proximity to mines or heavily logged areas remains unclear.
Java Landslides Kill 21 Amidst High Deforestation
Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Java island killed at least 21 people, damaging villages and rice fields during the rainy season; high deforestation and seismic activity are contributing factors, though the affected areas' proximity to mines or heavily logged areas remains unclear.
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Cyclone Sean Halts Exports as Eastern Australia Faces Flooding
Tropical Cyclone Sean, a category two storm, is impacting Western Australia's Pilbara coast, halting iron ore and LNG exports, while eastern Australia faces flooding and storm damage from heavy rains and swollen dams.
Cyclone Sean Halts Exports as Eastern Australia Faces Flooding
Tropical Cyclone Sean, a category two storm, is impacting Western Australia's Pilbara coast, halting iron ore and LNG exports, while eastern Australia faces flooding and storm damage from heavy rains and swollen dams.
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UK's Coldest Weather in Four Years Causes Widespread Flooding and Disruption
Britain faces its coldest weather in four years, with temperatures plunging to -20C, causing widespread flooding, dozens of rescues, and significant disruption to transport and essential services, prompting health alerts and major incident declarations.
UK's Coldest Weather in Four Years Causes Widespread Flooding and Disruption
Britain faces its coldest weather in four years, with temperatures plunging to -20C, causing widespread flooding, dozens of rescues, and significant disruption to transport and essential services, prompting health alerts and major incident declarations.
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UK Faces Sub-Zero Temperatures After Days of Flooding
Sub-zero temperatures are forecast across the UK this week, with lows potentially reaching -20°C, following days of flooding in central England causing travel disruption and school closures; the cold snap is expected to be colder than last winter and possibly the coldest since February 2021.
UK Faces Sub-Zero Temperatures After Days of Flooding
Sub-zero temperatures are forecast across the UK this week, with lows potentially reaching -20°C, following days of flooding in central England causing travel disruption and school closures; the cold snap is expected to be colder than last winter and possibly the coldest since February 2021.
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Tory MPs Urge Widespread Beaver Reintroduction to Reduce England's Flood Risk
Tory MPs propose widespread beaver reintroduction in England to reduce flood risk, citing their historical role as ecosystem engineers and the current threats from climate change and development; a licensing system for landowners is suggested to facilitate this.
Tory MPs Urge Widespread Beaver Reintroduction to Reduce England's Flood Risk
Tory MPs propose widespread beaver reintroduction in England to reduce flood risk, citing their historical role as ecosystem engineers and the current threats from climate change and development; a licensing system for landowners is suggested to facilitate this.
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UK Floods and Heavy Snow Warning Issued After Record Rainfall
Torrential rain on New Year's Day 2025 caused widespread flooding across the UK, leading to a major incident in Greater Manchester and travel disruption. A three-day heavy snow warning followed, predicting up to a foot of snow across England, Scotland and Wales, potentially causing further disruptio...
UK Floods and Heavy Snow Warning Issued After Record Rainfall
Torrential rain on New Year's Day 2025 caused widespread flooding across the UK, leading to a major incident in Greater Manchester and travel disruption. A three-day heavy snow warning followed, predicting up to a foot of snow across England, Scotland and Wales, potentially causing further disruptio...
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Niger River Flooding Displaces Families in Niamey
Annual flooding in Niamey, Niger, caused by the Guinea current, has displaced families and damaged homes, a mosque, and a school in the Kombo neighborhood due to insufficient protective measures during construction; pollution and sedimentation worsen the impact.
Niger River Flooding Displaces Families in Niamey
Annual flooding in Niamey, Niger, caused by the Guinea current, has displaced families and damaged homes, a mosque, and a school in the Kombo neighborhood due to insufficient protective measures during construction; pollution and sedimentation worsen the impact.
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Thessaly Accelerates Flood Control Projects Amidst Procurement Delays
Thessaly's regional governor expresses hope for the speedy completion of flood control projects totaling €117 million, improving flood resilience following the devastating "Daniel" storm; however, delays caused by legal challenges to the Ministry of Infrastructure projects are a concern.
Thessaly Accelerates Flood Control Projects Amidst Procurement Delays
Thessaly's regional governor expresses hope for the speedy completion of flood control projects totaling €117 million, improving flood resilience following the devastating "Daniel" storm; however, delays caused by legal challenges to the Ministry of Infrastructure projects are a concern.
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483 Asylum Seekers Rescued from Flooded UK Hotel
On New Year's Day, 483 asylum seekers were rescued from a flooded hotel in Greater Manchester, UK, after heavy rainfall caused major flooding; the incident revived traumatic memories for some, highlighting issues with temporary housing.
483 Asylum Seekers Rescued from Flooded UK Hotel
On New Year's Day, 483 asylum seekers were rescued from a flooded hotel in Greater Manchester, UK, after heavy rainfall caused major flooding; the incident revived traumatic memories for some, highlighting issues with temporary housing.
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UK Weather Chaos: Snow, Flooding Cause Widespread Disruption
Heavy snow and flooding caused widespread travel disruption across the UK on Monday, closing Manchester Airport's runways and hundreds of schools, and delaying thousands of journeys on major motorways; the UKHSA issued amber cold weather alerts until at least January 8.
UK Weather Chaos: Snow, Flooding Cause Widespread Disruption
Heavy snow and flooding caused widespread travel disruption across the UK on Monday, closing Manchester Airport's runways and hundreds of schools, and delaying thousands of journeys on major motorways; the UKHSA issued amber cold weather alerts until at least January 8.
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Northwest England Flooding Disrupts Transportation
Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding across Northwest England, disrupting transportation and prompting emergency responses in Greater Manchester and other affected areas; icy conditions pose further travel risks.
Northwest England Flooding Disrupts Transportation
Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding across Northwest England, disrupting transportation and prompting emergency responses in Greater Manchester and other affected areas; icy conditions pose further travel risks.
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UK Weather Warnings: Flooding, Snow, and Widespread Disruption"
Widespread wind, rain, and snow warnings are in effect across the UK on January 1st, 2025, following New Year's event cancellations due to severe weather; flooding has caused damage in Greater Manchester, with submerged cars and flooded roads; and a three-day snow warning is in place for much of Eng...
UK Weather Warnings: Flooding, Snow, and Widespread Disruption"
Widespread wind, rain, and snow warnings are in effect across the UK on January 1st, 2025, following New Year's event cancellations due to severe weather; flooding has caused damage in Greater Manchester, with submerged cars and flooded roads; and a three-day snow warning is in place for much of Eng...
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28% Bias Score