Tag #Floods

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Record Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding in Northern Australia

Record rainfall in northern Australia has caused widespread flooding, forcing hundreds into evacuation centers, damaging infrastructure, including the collapse of the Ollera Creek Bridge on the Bruce Highway, and leaving thousands without power.

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Australia Floods: One Dead, Thousands Evacuate Amidst Record Rainfall

Intense rain in Australia's northeast has caused widespread flooding, resulting in one death, thousands of evacuations, and potential risks from crocodiles in floodwaters; the Herbert River in Ingham is expected to reach its highest level in 60 years.

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Valencian Community Showcases Resilience and Sustainable Tourism at FITUR

The Valencian Community, despite recent devastating floods, actively promotes its tourism sector at FITUR, highlighting its resilience, commitment to sustainable growth, and plans for infrastructural improvements.

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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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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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Townsville Flood: Evacuation Orders Ignored Amidst Receding Dam Levels

Residents in six Townsville suburbs, designated "black zones" due to Ross River flooding, faced an evacuation order by noon Sunday; many stayed, citing pets and housing limitations, while others anxiously monitored receding dam levels, hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2019 floods.

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Lawsuit Filed Over Inaction During Valencia Flood

A lawsuit has been filed against five high-ranking officials in the Valencian regional government and the head of the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) for alleged negligence during the October 29th flood in Valencia, Spain, which resulted in deaths, injuries, and significant damage; the delaye...

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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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