Tag #Flooding

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Super Typhoon Ragasa: At Least 20 Dead in Asia, 124 Missing in Taiwan

Super Typhoon Ragasa has caused at least 20 deaths across Asia, with 14 fatalities in Taiwan and 6 in the Philippines; 124 remain missing in Taiwan following a dam overflow, while another storm, Bualoi, threatens the Philippines.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Tens of Thousands Protest Philippine Flood Control Corruption

Tens of thousands of Filipinos protested alleged corruption in flood control projects on Sunday, resulting in clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Manila, with estimates ranging from 8,000 to 49,000 participants.

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Reduced Inequality
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WMO Report: 2024 Marked by Global Water Extremes

The 2024 World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report reveals that one-third of European rivers experienced significant flooding, affecting over 400,000 people, while 30 percent of global rivers had insufficient water, impacting 3.6 billion individuals.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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China Issues Weather Warnings Amidst Record Rainfall and Typhoon Remnants

The National Meteorological Center of China warned of potential flooding and geological hazards due to heavy rainfall, particularly in northern Sichuan and parts of Shaanxi provinces, following the landfall of Typhoon Tapah and record rainfall in North China.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Madrid Issues Flood Prevention Recommendations After Devastating Rains

Following recent heavy rainfall and in the wake of the two-year anniversary of severe flooding in Madrid, the Madrid 112 Emergency Agency (ASEM112) has issued preventative recommendations to municipalities to mitigate future flood risks.

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Aging Subway Systems Face Climate Change Challenges

Global subway systems, built for past climates, are struggling with extreme weather, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation and city-level climate resilience strategies.

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Soaring Insurance Premiums Force Australian Homeowners into Underinsurance

In Australia, rising insurance premiums, particularly in flood-prone areas, are forcing homeowners to forgo full coverage due to unaffordability, as exemplified by Emma Jordan's case in Echuca, Victoria, where her annual premium increased from $2000 to $10000.

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Cyclone Daniel: Greece's Climate Refugees and the Uncertain Future of Thessaly

Two years after Cyclone Daniel devastated Thessaly, Greece, dozens of villages remain half-abandoned, leaving residents struggling with displacement, bureaucratic hurdles, and the question of rebuilding or relocating.

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Climate Action
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NSW Floods and Severe Weather Warnings

Two groups were rescued from flooding in NSW as a tornado warning was downgraded, but the state braces for more heavy rain and wind from a low-pressure system off the Tasman Sea, with six-hourly rainfall totals of up to 100mm and damaging winds expected.

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UK Faces Increased Flood Risk Amidst Unsettled Autumn Forecast

The Met Office predicts a wet and windy autumn for the UK, increasing flood risk, particularly in western and northern regions, while a continuing drought in parts of England poses a unique challenge.

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India's Salal Dam: Flood Risk to Punjab?

Concerns rise in Pakistan regarding potential flooding in Punjab due to water releases from India's Salal Dam on the Chenab River, following heavy rainfall and conflicting reports on water release volume.

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Flooded Railway Crossing Causes Delays on Halle-Kassel Line

Heavy rainfall overnight flooded a railway crossing near Roßla station in the Südharz municipality, causing delays and cancellations on several train lines between Halle and Kassel, affecting both passenger and freight services. Cleanup efforts are underway, but further rain is predicted.

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