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At least 32 dead as flash floods sweep through half of Kenya: Neighborhoods submerged and residents stranded on roofs as downpours intensify.
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Dubai airport: Full schedule resumes after flooding chaos: Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect".
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Rescuers on boats in China's flood-hit Guangdong province raced to evacuate trapped residents, carrying some elderly people by piggyback from their homes and ... Show more reut.rs/3UpNjB5
Severe flooding expected in parts of southern China: State media has reported that flooding seen “once in a century” is expected in southern China ...
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Images released on social media show Dubai police rescuing a cat from flood waters after the Middle East financial centre experienced its heaviest rain on ... Show more #AFP #dubai #dubaiflood
Heavy rains cause rare flooding in Dubai: Heavy rains battered parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, appearing to flood the tarmac at the Dubai International ...
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Thousands of people are taking to the streets of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, angry at the impact mass tourism is having on the Spanish archipelago ... Show more
Emirates and flydubai resume normal operations after Dubai floods: Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates and sister airline flydubai have restored normal operations ...
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A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater: A year’s worth of rain unleashed immense flash flooding in Dubai Tuesday as roads turned into ...
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Watch: Dubai billionaire takes metro to go to office during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say: Nearly half of China's major cities are suffering "moderate to severe" levels of subsidence ...
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Dubai airport diverts flights as heavy rains flood runway, roads - National | Globalnews.ca
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For years, some have predicted that boomers would start selling off their big houses en masse, flooding the market with properties. Instead ... Show more www.wsj.com/404
UAE: Landlords, developers to bear main cost of property damages after extreme weather - News | Khaleej Times
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Kura announces road closures in Nairobi due to flooding: Motorists urged to be cautious while driving.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/kura-announces-road-closures-in-nairobi-due-to-flooding-4601706
WhatsApp number: Supplies, medicines for flood-affected families stuck in their homes in Sharjah
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5 things to know for April 17: Trump trial, Middle East, Boeing, Immigration, Dubai flooding
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Kenya Airways cancels Wednesday flight to Dubai due to flooding and severe weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates, says it is monitoring the situation
Emirates CEO issues apology after Dubai flood chaos; says airline has 30,000 suitcases to return
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/emirates-airline-ceo-issues-apology-after-dubai-flood-chaos.html
Quick Glance: Emirates CEO apologizes for Dubai flood chaos; airline to return 30,000 suitcases
- The CEO of Emirates airline apologized to customers after historic rains in the United Arab Emirates caused record flooding and chaos at Dubai's airport.
- While the airline's service hub at Dubai Airport remained open, flooded roads prevented customers, pilots, cabin crew, and airport employees from reaching the airport.
- Emirates has over 30,000 pieces of luggage to return and asks for patience as they continue to work through rebooked passengers and bags backlog.
- The CEO emphasized that despite the challenges posed by storm conditions, thousands of employees worked tirelessly to get flight operations back on track and commended the staff for their efforts.
A third smaller than planned: Disaster protection center for the Ludwigsburg district can come
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Floods in Mansfeld-Südharz: Help through scrap - Sangerhäuser recycling company donates to victims of the Helme flood
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The Build issue: Who says we can’t still build things? In this issue: a look at the robots we’ve always wanted; a new model for space exploration; and efforts to ...
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Dubai floods: Chaos, queues and submerged cars after UAE hit by record rains : Passengers report being stranded in the desert city as the international hub ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/18/dubai-floods-airport-malls-shopping-centre-uae-weather-record-rain
Houston will have to spend more to fight flooding, court rules: Houston City Hall will need to use significantly more tax money to fight flooding with street and ...
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Banks, finance companies urged to defer loan repayments to help flood-hit residents I Times of Oman
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UAE motorists face insurance delays to repair flood-damaged cars: Customers with comprehensive insurance policies could be eligible for natural perils coverage
thenationalnews.com/business/money/2024/04/24/uae-motorists-face-insurance-delays-to-repair-flood-damaged-cars/
Popular pub finally reopens months after being hit by devastating flood: The Royal Oak at Brandon is back open
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Transport policy: Investing in the climate is always worthwhile: Transport: Volker Wissing is not a post-me flood minister. He wants to change things ...
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Massive river flooding expected in China's Guangdong, threatening millions: BEIJING: Major rivers, waterways and reservoirs in China's Guangdong ...
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Quick Glance: Massive Flooding Threatens Millions in China's Guangdong
- Major rivers, waterways, and reservoirs in China's Guangdong province are at risk of dangerous floods, putting over 127 million people in jeopardy.
- Local weather officials highlighted the severity of the situation, with certain river sections experiencing rare spikes in water levels, prompting emergency responses.
- The province has been hit by heavy rainfall and strong winds due to severe convective weather, affecting various parts of China in recent weeks.
- Reports of flooding, evacuations, power outages, and school closures have emerged, signaling the need for emergency preparedness and relief efforts to mitigate the impact of the flooding.
Have better disaster response system, not reactive Band-Aid: In an ideal situation, the arrival of the rainy season should portend good news to farmers.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/have-better-disaster-response-system-not-reactive-band-aid-4599808
#VantageOnFirstpost : As campaigning in India's Lok Sabha elections 2024 gathers steam, a flood of deepfakes is hitting social media. AI generated deepfakes are being used to ... Show more
Kenya Issues Flood Warning As Rains Cause Death, Displacement: Kenya has issued flood warnings as heavy rains pound the region.
allafrica.com/stories/202404230456.html
MP calls for action on overflowing sewage in Great Barford: MP met with Anglian Water and residents
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San Diego may dramatically scale back Pure Water project: Where will the city purify and store wastewater during the second, more ambitious phase of the ...
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Here's why FEMA has spent about $4 billion to help destroy flood-prone homes: Floodplain buyouts allow homeowners to move out of harm's way and help the ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/why-fema-has-spent-4-billion-to-help-destroy-flood-prone-homes.html
Why the Christmas flood is said to be responsible for a 4-month telephone disruption in Cloppenburg
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Tidal barrier has not yet secured final government approval: The barrier is expected to cost £220m to deliver
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Canal Number One $650M pump station to boost irrigation enhances agricultural productivity, flood mitigation - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/23/canal-number-one-650m-pump-station-to-boost-irrigation-enhances-agricultural-productivity-flood-mitigation/
⛈️ Heavy rains and flooding causing long holds and some diversions for flights bound for Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Dubai: www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/cfouu Abu Dhabi: www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/cfouu
Only one person has received grant to elevate home two years after NSW northern rivers floods
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/22/resilient-homes-program-northern-rivers-house-raising
Emirates boss apologizes to customers and says the airline is trying to handle a 30,000 bag backlog
businessinsider.com/emirates-ceo-issues-apology-to-customers-dubai-flooding-travel-chaos-2024-4
Travellers frantic as airport ‘runs out of food’: Stranded passengers at Dubai’s airports have said they are “running out of food,” as the United Arab Emirates ...
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More than 100,000 people evacuated from homes in southern China due to floods: Study finds land under almost half of China’s major cities, including Beijing ...
irishtimes.com/world/asia-pacific/2024/04/22/more-than-100000-people-evacuated-from-homes-in-southern-china-due-to-floods/
Lower Saxony is planning around €230 to €370/ha of arable land as flood compensation
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In pictures: More than 60,000 evacuated from their homes in "once a century" China flooding
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Proposal to address Durian Tunggal flood issues brought to PM: ALOR GAJAH: Several recommendations aimed at addressing flood issues, particularly in Durian ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/22/proposal-to-address-durian-tunggal-flood-issues-brought-to-pm
Cartoons of the week: April weather in the climate crisis: It's warm and cozy in the sea, the floods in Dubai won't go away, and the news is full of war and ...
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Slicked and flicked: catwalks of the world face deluge of wet-look hair: Warning: it’s slippery out there on the runways as drenched locks make their comeback
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Venice: Entrance fee should slow down tourism: The fragile city in northern Italy is loved to death. A lot has to change if you want to preserve it ...
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Taylor Swift fans targeted in ticket scam surge: Ticket scams are said to be ‘flooding’ social media with Taylor Swift fans being heavily targeted ahead of the ...
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Dubai developer Emaar offering free repairs for flood-damaged homes: Emaar and MAG say they will pay for repair work within their communities
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/04/19/property-developers-in-dubai-offer-free-repairs-for-flood-damaged-homes/
Flood of the century: Land under 30 years ago: Gatersleben firefighters remember the flood of the century in 1994
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Paid articlePaid Watch | Video shows Dubai's record-breaking storm, netizens react : Dubai recently found itself amid a climate crisis as severe thunderstorms swept through ...
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Torrential rain and flash floods wreaked havoc at Dubai's airport: Videos show planes battling through flood waters at Dubai's airport after torrential rain ...
businessinsider.com/torrential-rain-flash-floods-wreaked-havoc-dubai-airport-travel-chaos-2024-4
Emirates Airlines staff speak out (anonymously) after UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years
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Dubai flooding: Experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in the rains: With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood — at least ...
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Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
BlackRock Plans First Mutual Fund-to-ETF Conversion (BLK): BlackRock Inc. laid out plans for its first mutual fund-to-ETF conversion this week ...
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ADB provides $71 mn for climate resilient water management: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh today signed a $71 million loan ...
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Dubai residents shelter in Mall of the Emirates after homes lose power in storms: Historic rainfall causes buildings in nearby Barsha to lose power and ...
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/04/20/dubai-residents-shelter-in-mall-of-the-emirates-after-homes-lose-power-in-storms/
The fertilizer limit was clearly exceeded - LAND & FOREST 16-2024: The nutrient surpluses in Lower Saxony continue to decrease. The farmers have already exceeded ...
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Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions
deccanherald.com/world/flooded-uae-counts-cost-of-epic-rainstorm-airport-still-facing-disruptions-2983776
Freak Storm in Dubai Rains on Binance’s Parade - Bloomberg: In this edition of the Bloomberg Crypto newsletter, Suvashree Ghosh and Hannah Miller report on how ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/freak-storm-in-dubai-rains-on-binance-s-parade
UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/uae-reels-third-day-after-record-breaking-storm-2024-04-18/
‘Pause before you punch’: Anand Mahindra tells Sanjiv Kapoor who slammed him for Mumbai vs Dubai flood post
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Quick Glance: Ex Jet Airways CEO calls out Anand Mahindra's ‘Not Mumbai’ remark on Dubai rain
- The massive rainfall in Dubai, which brought life to a halt in the city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been making headlines.
- Anand Mahindra compared the situation in Dubai to Mumbai in India in a tweet and was criticized by former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor.
- The intense rains in Dubai led to flooded streets, cars and trucks partially submerged in water, and luxury cars stuck in traffic.
- The United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out from the heaviest rain ever recorded, flooding Dubai International Airport and disrupting travel.
Recovery slow as flooding still plagues Dubai | kuwaittimes: Recovery slow as flooding still plagues Dubai - World - DUBAI: Dubai’s airport ...
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Damaged manhole which spilled sewage into Ouseburn to be repaired: The manhole is thought to have been damaged due to "extreme rain and flooding" in ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/damaged-manhole-repaired-ouseburn-gosforth-29026641
UAE Leader Orders Flood Damage Assessment After Record Rainfall: The United Arab Emirates will assess damage to its infrastructure from the severe storm that hit ...
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Cries of ‘you should be ashamed of yourselves’ as council votes to close leisure centre
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Emirates suspends check-in as Dubai airport grapples with flood backlog: Amid the devastating floods that have paralyzed the UAE, Emirates suspending check-in ...
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Baltic Sea storm surge 2023: Federal government supports Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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Paid articlePaid Chaos inside world’s busiest airport: One of the world’s busiest airports has been thrown into chaos as the United Arab Emirates recovers from a freak storm that ...
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'We've never seen anything like this': Dubai Airports CEO expects normal service within 24 hours after flood chaos
cnbc.com/2024/04/19/dubai-airport-flood-ceo-expects-normal-service-within-24-hours.html
Dubai Int’l Airport temporarily limits number of arriving flights for 48 hours: Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest, said it was temporarily ...
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Sharjah Police deny rumours about ‘deaths due to electrocution during flood’
Up to Dh200k fine, jail for distribution of alarmist ... Show more www.cnet.com/news/ #uae #sharjah
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