Tag #Natural Disaster

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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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Price Gouging Charges Filed Amid Southern California Wildfires

California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged a real estate agent with price gouging after a 38% rent increase for fire victims, exceeding the legal limit; over 500 warning letters were issued for similar violations during the ongoing Southern California wildfires, resulting in at least 28 deaths an...

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Indonesia Landslide Kills 19, Leaves 7 Missing

Heavy rains in mountainous Indonesia triggered a landslide near Pekalongan, Java, on January 21st, killing at least 19, leaving 7 missing, injuring 13, and causing widespread damage, prompting a two-week state of emergency.

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Valencia Flood: Long-Term Mental Health Impact Due to Ineffective Government Response

The Valencia flood's mental health impact will be intense and long-lasting (3-4 years) due to insufficient early warning and ineffective government response, affecting various vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly, and impacting their future expectations.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Lawsuit Filed Against LADWP for Alleged Negligence in Pacific Palisades Wildfires

A lawsuit targets the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for failing to fill a massive water reservoir in Pacific Palisades before wildfires, resulting in at least eight deaths, billions in damages, and a massive rebuilding effort likened by Governor Newsom to a 'Marshall Plan.'

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Los Angeles Wildfires Exacerbate Housing Crisis, Sparking Price Gouging

The recent Los Angeles wildfires have created a housing crisis, with landlords exploiting the situation by significantly increasing rental prices, often exceeding the legally permitted 10% during a state of emergency, impacting various socioeconomic groups and potentially worsening the existing home...

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Southern California Wildfires: 28 Dead, Thousands Evacuated

Southern California wildfires have killed at least 28 people, damaged over 16,000 structures across 45 square miles, and prompted evacuations for tens of thousands amid strong winds and drought conditions; ABC News launched #SoCalStrong to aid victims.

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Southern California Wildfires: 27 Dead, Billions in Damages

Devastating wildfires in Southern California have claimed at least 27 lives, destroyed over 15,467 structures, and scorched approximately 40,500 acres, resulting in an estimated $250 billion to $275 billion in damages, prompting federal and state aid packages.

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Tyra Banks Loses Home in Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

Supermodel Tyra Banks revealed on "Sunrise on 7" that she lost her Los Angeles home in recent wildfires that have scorched tens of thousands of acres, destroyed thousands of structures, and resulted in 27 deaths in the Los Angeles area.

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Severe Storms and Widespread Power Outages Hit Eastern Australia

Intense storms and a low-pressure system are bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and widespread power outages to eastern Australia, causing one death and significant damage in NSW and Queensland.

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Oscars Luncheon Cancelled Due to Devastating California Wildfires

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have caused the cancellation of the Oscars nominees luncheon, resulting in 24 deaths and 92,000 evacuations; however, the main ceremony will proceed as planned on March 2, with nominations released online on January 23, while major studios pledged millions in rel...

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Lawsuit Filed Against LADWP After Wildfires Cause Billions in Damage

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power faces a lawsuit for its alleged failure to fill a vital water reservoir before wildfires ravaged Pacific Palisades, causing eight deaths, billions in damage, and prompting Governor Newsom to call for a Marshall Plan-style rebuilding effort amid continued...

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