Tag #Floods

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Xi Visits Flood Victims in Liaoning, Underscores People-First Approach

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a family in Liaoning province whose home was rebuilt after 2024 floods affecting over 400,000; he emphasized prioritizing people's needs and ensuring a better future.

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Mali Floods Displace Thousands in Gao

Unprecedented floods in Gao, Mali, caused by the Niger River's highest level in over 50 years, have displaced thousands, severely impacting the local economy and hindering aid efforts due to difficult access; youth are actively involved in relief efforts.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Record $8.5 Billion in Canadian Weather-Related Insurance Claims Raises Insurability Concerns

Insured losses from severe weather in Canada reached a record $8.5 billion in 2024, driven by wildfires, floods, and hailstorms, raising concerns about future insurability in some regions.

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2024: Warmest Year on Record, Shattering Climate Records and Fueling Extreme Weather

The EU climate watchdog confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record, reaching 15.1 degrees Celsius globally and exceeding the 1.5-degree threshold set by the Paris Agreement; this resulted from human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and El Niño, causing widespread extreme weather events with devast...

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Climate Change Intensifies Global Water Cycle Extremes, Causing Widespread Devastation

The 2024 Global Water Monitor report, released by the Australian National University, details a sharp increase in droughts and extreme rainfall events, causing 8,700 deaths, \$525 billion in damages, and displacing 40 million people, directly linked to rising sea temperatures and climate change.

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Governmental Disputes Hamper Valencia's Storm Recovery

Disagreements between Spain's national and Valencian regional governments over the distribution of 10 billion euros in direct aid (out of a total 16.5 billion mobilized) are slowing the recovery of businesses impacted by the October 29th storm, with only 30% of insurance claims paid and industrial a...

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Los Angeles Wildfires Highlight Urgent Need for Canadian Climate Adaptation

The devastating Los Angeles wildfires, potentially the most destructive in US history, underscore the urgent need for improved building codes and disaster preparedness in Canada, where climate-related disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and costly, demanding proactive adaptation and strateg...

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Climate Whiplash Intensifies: Global Surge in Extreme Wet-Dry Events

Global climate whiplash events, characterized by rapid shifts between extreme wet and dry conditions, have increased by 31-66% since the mid-20th century due to global heating, causing devastating consequences like the Los Angeles fires and widespread food shortages in East Africa.

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Climate Action
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Valencia Flood Exposes Years of Delays in Flood Mitigation Projects

The October 29, 2023, flood in Valencia, Spain, revealed years-long delays in flood mitigation projects for high-risk ravines like the Poyo (46 deaths) and Saleta (6 deaths) due to budget issues and conflicts with environmental regulations, specifically the 2018 Valencian Orchard Law, prompting gove...

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2024: Hottest Year on Record Exacerbates Climate Change

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) confirmed 2024 as the hottest year on record, with temperatures 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the 1.5-degree Celsius limit set by the Paris Agreement; this increase led to numerous extreme weather events globally.

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Climate Action
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Climate Change Intensifies Global Water Cycle Disruptions in 2024

The 2024 Global Water Monitor report details the devastating impacts of climate change on the global water cycle, citing over 8,700 deaths, 40 million displaced, and \$550 billion in economic losses from extreme weather events including floods and droughts across the globe.

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Postponed Match: Valencia Faces Real Madrid Amidst Struggles and Flood Aftermath

Valencia CF, struggling in La Liga with only 12 points from 17 games and facing fan protests, plays Real Madrid on Friday—a game postponed in November due to deadly floods in the Valencia region that killed over 200 people.

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