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Afghanistan Floods Kill 39, Highlight Climate Vulnerability

Heavy rainfall and snowfall in southwestern Afghanistan caused 39 deaths in two days, with over 240 homes destroyed nationwide and more than 1,100 hectares of farmland submerged, highlighting the country's vulnerability to climate change.

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Free Psychological Support Offered to 75,000 Flood Victims in Valencia

In response to recent devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, resulting in over 200 deaths and affecting 75,000 people, the Mutua Madrileña Foundation and the Valencian College of Psychology are providing free psychological and emotional support through individual, family, or group therapy, training ...

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Inconsistent Earthquake Alerts Follow 4.7 Magnitude Quake in British Columbia

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit 24 kilometers northeast of Sechelt, B.C., on Friday at 1:26 p.m. local time, causing some residents to feel strong shaking without receiving an alert, prompting an investigation into the system's reliability.

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Major Winter Storm Cripples Southern US

A major winter storm impacting Tennessee, Virginia, Mississippi, and Kentucky has prompted state office closures and hazardous travel warnings for 44 million people, with heavy snowfall, dangerously cold temperatures, and the potential for significant power outages and flooding.

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Southeast Storm Causes 12 Fatalities, Widespread Damage

A deadly storm system brought heavy rains, high winds, and flash flooding to the Southeast, causing at least 12 fatalities, widespread power outages, and significant damage in Kentucky, Georgia, and other states.

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Deadly US Storms: Floods Kill One in Kentucky, North Faces Blizzard Conditions

Heavy storms are ravaging the US, causing deadly floods in Kentucky (one death reported), prompting a state of emergency and a federal aid request. The North faces heavy snow and strong winds, impacting 70 million people under winter alerts, while tornadoes threaten the Mississippi Valley.

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Valencia Flood: President Mazón's Evolving Account and Delayed Emergency Response

The Valencia regional president, Carlos Mazón, arrived at the emergency coordination center 17 minutes after a delayed mass alert was issued during the October 29th, 2023, catastrophic flood that killed 224 people; his account of the day has changed significantly during an ongoing judicial investiga...

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Salang Pass Closure Disrupts Afghan Transportation

Heavy snowfall and storms closed Afghanistan's Salang Pass and roads in at least five provinces (Bamyan, Ghor, Maidan Wardak, Sar-e Pol, and Daykundi) starting at 2:00 AM on January 27, 2024, disrupting transportation and potentially increasing prices of goods.

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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes British Columbia

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck 24 kilometers northeast of Sechelt, British Columbia at 1:26 p.m. local time on Friday, causing shaking felt across the southwest coast, prompting emergency alerts, but with no immediate reports of damage. The US National Tsunami Warning Center reported no tsunami r...

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Severe Storm Causes 14 Deaths in Eastern US, Arctic Blast to Follow

A severe storm caused at least fourteen deaths in the eastern United States, with twelve fatalities in Kentucky, due to flash flooding; 50,000 homes remain without power, and an arctic blast is expected to bring temperatures down to -51° Celsius.

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US Floods Kill Nine, Thousands Without Power

Heavy rainfall and flooding across several US states, including Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee, has caused at least nine deaths, thousands of power outages, and widespread damage, prompting states of emergency and numerous rescues.

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Cyclone Zelia Causes Widespread Flooding in Western Australia

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia, initially a category four cyclone, made landfall in Western Australia on Friday, causing widespread flooding and property damage from record rainfall (up to 500mm in three days) and 120km/h winds; 63 people were evacuated by helicopter from Warralong.

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