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New Zealand Declares Emergency Amidst Severe Storms

Strong winds and flooding caused a state of emergency in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week, as a low-pressure system brought gusts exceeding 90mph in Wellington and over 100mm of rain in 12 hours to some areas, while Europe experiences above-average temperatures.

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Deadly Storms and Flooding Across US Causes Widespread Damage and Multiple Fatalities

Severe thunderstorms and a derecho caused at least six deaths and widespread damage across more than a dozen US states on Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in flooding, power outages, and flight cancellations.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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UK Government Fails to Adapt to Climate Change Impacts

A UK government report reveals inadequate climate change adaptation measures, resulting in current impacts like flooding, wildfires, and infrastructure failures, and projecting severe risks by 2050, including widespread flooding, thousands of heat-related deaths, and a 7% GDP loss.

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100+ Flooded English Landfills Pose Health Risk Due to Funding Cuts

More than 100 flooded landfills in England, potentially containing hazardous waste like pharmaceuticals and heavy metals, pose a serious safety risk, particularly in poorer, northern areas, due to inadequate funding and record-keeping since 2000.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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French Regions Face Flash Floods, Leading to Evacuations

Flash floods in Charente and Charente-Maritime, France, on April 21st, caused by the rising Dronne River, led to orange alerts, road closures, and evacuations of around 100 people, mostly from campsites, with only minor material damage reported.

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Severe Storms Disrupt Easter Travel, Cause Flooding Across US South and Northeast

Severe storms causing flight cancellations in Texas and flash flood alerts across 10 million people from Texas to Illinois, with a risk of tornadoes and damaging winds continuing into Easter Sunday.

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US Storms Cause Multiple Deaths, Widespread Damage

Severe thunderstorms and a derecho caused at least six deaths and widespread damage across the US on Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in flight cancellations, power outages, and flooding in Oklahoma, which declared a state of emergency.

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Derecho, Flooding, and Severe Storms Pummel Central and Southern US

Violent storms, including a derecho with 90 mph wind gusts, caused widespread damage and two deaths in the Midwest on Tuesday; heavy rains caused severe flooding in Oklahoma, resulting in road closures and the wettest April on record; more severe thunderstorms and flooding are forecast for Wednesday...

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UK Faces 7% GDP Loss from Climate Change Impacts Due to Government Inaction

The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) criticized the Labour government's insufficient response to the escalating climate crisis, warning of inadequate preparedness for extreme weather events and potential economic losses of 7% of GDP by 2050, with one in four properties at risk of flooding unless ...

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Record Rainfall Causes Flooding in Southwestern France

Record-breaking rainfall in Southwestern France during the Easter weekend (April 19-20) caused significant flooding, particularly in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with towns like Brive-la-Gaillarde and Bordeaux reporting unprecedented daily rainfall totals for April, exceeding average monthly amounts and lead...

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Oklahoma Storms Kill Two, Millions Remain at Risk

Severe storms caused two deaths in Moore, Oklahoma, after a vehicle was swept away by floodwaters; the system brought large hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes across a wide region, affecting millions and causing widespread power outages and flooding.

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Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage and Deaths in Italy

Severe weather, including strong winds, heavy rain, and hail, caused widespread flooding and landslides across Italy, resulting in three deaths and significant infrastructure damage, particularly impacting transportation in Piedmont, Lombardy, and Veneto.

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