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California announces first new state park in a decade: California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer. The Dos Rios tract in the state's ...
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What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?: Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
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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.
How do trees and green spaces enhance our health? - Harvard Health: Trees enhance our lives by releasing oxygen, reducing pollution, and preventing ...
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Quick Glance: Benefits of Trees and Green Spaces on Health
- Trees contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality.
- Shade-providing trees help reduce heat stress and prevent heat-related illnesses.
- Children benefit from green spaces by exhibiting improved behavior, attention, and mood.
- Green spaces in communities promote safety, social interaction, and enhance quality of life.
California is finally getting a new state park this summer: After 10 years in development, Dos Rios Ranch, near Modesto, will open this summer to light ...
sfchronicle.com/outdoors/article/dos-rios-ranch-state-park-opens-19416764.php
Watch: Dubai billionaire takes metro to go to office during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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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 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/weather/dubai-rain-flooding-climate/
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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Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
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UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej Times: 'Khatm Al Shakla' in Al Ain witnessed 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Rains Flood the UAE
- On Tuesday, April 16, the UAE experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall - the highest in 75 years.
- As per the National Centre of Meteorology, the 'Khatm Al Shakla' area in Al Ain received 254.8mm of precipitation in less than a day.
- A massive landslide disaster hit the region of Al Qua in Al Ain, leading to the collapse of a sandy road in a crater-like shape.
- Unstable weather conditions were observed in the country from Monday due to an extension of a 'low surface pressure'. Two waves of unstable weather moved over the country on Tuesday.
Airport and roads under water :Heavy flooding plunges Dubai into chaos: WITH VIDEO. Severe storms brought more than the average annual amount of rain to the ...
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UAE: Missing teenager in Sharjah found safe - News | Khaleej Times: His father thanked everyone who participated in the search mission despite the challenges ...
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Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ceilings - News | Khaleej Times
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Russian authorities call for evacuations due to flooding: People in some regions of Russia have been battling floods for weeks. Thousands of houses have already ...
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Look: Nasa releases images of UAE's flooded areas after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Look: NASA Reveals Images of UAE's Flooded Areas After Heavy Rains
- The US space agency NASA has unveiled photos of flooded areas in the UAE following heavy rains that struck various parts of the Emirates.
- A 'slow-moving storm' system by NASA battered the Gulf states, dropping more rain in some cities than in a typical year.
- The images show that parts of Abu Dhabi were also inundated by the storms, with the Sheikh Zayed Road covered in water on April 19, along with flooded areas in Khalifa City and Zayed City visible.
- The unprecedented rains disrupted life in the country, but swift efforts from the government, public, and companies have helped the country quickly return to normalcy.
At least 32 dead as flash floods sweep through half of Kenya: Neighborhoods submerged and residents stranded on roofs as downpours intensify.
cnn.com/2024/04/24/africa/kenya-flash-floods-intl-latam/
Complaint filed in Koblenz: Ahrtal survivors defend themselves against the end of the investigation
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Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
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Quick Glance: Devastating Impact of Heavy Rains in Tanzania
- In Tanzania, the heavy rains that triggered flooding and landslides due to El Nino have resulted in the loss of at least 155 lives.
- The torrential rains, accompanied by strong winds, have caused significant damage, including the destruction of crops, homes, and infrastructure.
- Kenya has recorded about 45 fatalities since the start of the rainy season in March, including 13 from floods in the capital Nairobi.
- The UN humanitarian response agency OCHA reports that in Somalia, the Gu rains have led to severe floods, resulting in at least four deaths and affecting or displacing over 800 people.
Governor Ododo seeks FG’s help to tackle insecurity, flooding in Kogi: Mr Ododo said that Kogi, as a transit state that borders 10 other states ...
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Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman: By the evening, over 120 millimetres of rainfall had soaked the UAE — the typical average for a ...
smh.com.au/world/middle-east/heavy-rains-lash-uae-region-as-the-death-toll-in-oman-flooding-rises-20240417-p5fke3.html
Dubai, Sharjah private schools extend distance learning as students, teachers face post-flood challenges - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-private-schools-urged-to-extend-distance-learning-for-students-facing-post-flood-challenges
Massive floods threaten tens of millions as intense rains batter southern China: Heavy rains hammered southern China on the weekend, flooding homes ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/china/china-guangdong-floods-intl-hnk/
Before and after: See Dubai flooding from space: Unprecedented, torrential rainfall plunged parts of the United Arab Emirates underwater last week ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/weather/dubai-flooding-before-after-satellite-climate/
Thousands have to leave their homes: Masses of water flood Nairobi after heavy rain
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Dubai airport delays continue as UAE struggles to recover from floods: The United Arab Emirates is struggling to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever ...
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Heavy Rains and a Water Spout Hit Southern China: Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/china-rain-hong-kong-waterspout.html
Video: Meet UAE braveheart who saved 5 lives in viral Dubai-flood rescue - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/video-meet-the-brave-heart-who-saved-5-lives-in-viral-underpass-rescue-during-dubai-floods
Severe flooding expected in parts of southern China: State media has reported that flooding seen “once in a century” is expected in southern China ...
dw.com/en/severe-flooding-expected-in-parts-of-southern-china/a-68883271
18 Dead After Heavy Rain in Oman: Schools Close, Evacuations Ongoing: The neighboring United Arab Emirates also experienced its largest rainfall in 75 years ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/oman-flood-rain-emirates-deaths.html
Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge: At least 70 people have died from country-wide flooding in Kenya, a government spokesperson said ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/africa/kenya-flooding-intl/
Sharjah: Life slowly returning to normalcy after rains - News | Khaleej Times: Earlier, the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management confirmed the reopening of ...
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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
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This Dubai hero drove all night to rescue people stranded in floods - News | Khaleej Times
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In pictures: UAE begins cleanup after deadly rain, floods: Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates were clearing debris on Wednesday after at ...
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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.
Kenya: Bus passengers rescued from flood waters: The bus was travelling to Nairobi when it was swept off the road.
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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
Watch: Dubai expat saves 5 lives in dramatic flood rescue captured on camera - News | Khaleej Times
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Sharjah flood-relief volunteers reach breaking point; members suffer from illness, exhaustion - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Sharjah Flood-Relief Volunteers Struggle with Exhaustion and Illness
- Hundreds of families in Sharjah affected by the floods are in dire need of help, while volunteers who have been aiding in flood relief for the past five days are now on the brink of burnout.
- Despite the arduous conditions, many volunteers are showing visible signs of exhaustion, while others have succumbed to illness due to prolonged exposure to contaminated waters.
- Efforts to pump out the floodwaters remain sluggish, with the stagnant, dirty water posing significant health risks and becoming a breeding ground for dangerous diseases and pathogens like dengue, cholera, and diarrhea.
- Efforts to alleviate the distress caused by the floods have also mobilized hundreds of volunteers from local organizations like Markaz Dubai, operating in areas such as Sharjah's industrial area, Al Majaz, Abu Shagara, and others.
“Apocalyptic proportions”: Floods flood thousands of houses in Russia: The spring floods in Russia are currently causing a tense situation. Parts of the Orenburg ...
n-tv.de/politik/Hochwasser-flutet-Tausende-Haeuser-in-Russland-article24862029.html
Biden Says Netanyahu’s Approach to the War Is a Mistake: President Joe Biden called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza a mistake and ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Emirates and flydubai resume normal operations after Dubai floods: Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates and sister airline flydubai have restored normal operations ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/emirates-flydubai-resume-normal-operations-after-dubai-floods-2024-04-20/
Death toll rises to 21 as search, rescue operations continue after rains, flooding in Oman - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/oman-one-more-missing-person-found-dead-as-death-toll-rises-to-13-due-to-heavy-rains
Heat and Floods Are Increasingly Hitting Coastlines with a One-Two Punch: Compound events in which coastal flooding and heat waves occur at the same time are ...
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Second dam burst in Russia: situation is getting worse: A second dam has broken under the pressure of the water masses on the Ural River in Russia ...
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UAE space tech to forecast heavy rains, floods; help in rescue missions - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: More Rains in UAE from Tomorrow: Key Details
- Experts assure that the upcoming showers pose no concerns and are not comparable to last week's events.
- The country is gearing up for additional rainy conditions from Monday following record-breaking rainfall last week.
- The UAE, known for its arid climate, experienced an extraordinary event as heavy rain engulfed the nation, marking the most significant rainfall event in the past 75 years.
- The weather situation is expected to improve by Wednesday with a temperature drop of five to seven degrees.
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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Pittsburgh Shuts Bridges as 26 Barges Break Loose on Ohio River: The barges, some carrying coal, floated miles downstream and damaged a marina as a flood warning ...
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Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further: The Russian city of Orenburg battled rising water levels on Thursday after major rivers across ...
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California initiates first-ever crackdown on groundwater pumping: The state water board voted unanimously Tuesday to assume oversight of groundwater pumping in ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/california-initiates-first-ever-crackdown-19404782.php
Russian authorities announced mass evacuation for flood-hit city near Kazakhstan border
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Fresno lawmaker wants to fortify tortillas with folic acid to help Latino babies | Opinion
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Floods and several dam breaches: more than 10,000 houses are under water in Russia
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Flood disaster: Water levels are rising in Kazakhstan and Russia: The flood situation in Kazakhstan and southern Russia has continued to worsen. More than 90 ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/russland-hochwasser-102.html
Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/asia/afghanistan-pakistan-rain-flooding.html
Iranians told to watch out for loose crocodiles as flooding hits country’s southeast
cnn.com/2024/04/18/middleeast/iran-flooding-crocodile-warning-intl/
Dozens killed in Afghanistan as heavy rains set off flash floods: Most casualties have been from roof collapses, while some 600 houses have been damaged or ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/14/dozens-killed-in-afghanistan-as-heavy-rains-set-off-flash-floods
Record flood waters rise in Russia's Urals, forcing thousands to evacuate: A string of Russian regions in the Ural Mountains and Siberia, alongside parts of ...
reuters.com/world/europe/record-flood-waters-rise-russias-urals-forcing-thousands-evacuate-2024-04-07/
Spring floods in Russia: thousands of people evacuated: The flood situation is getting worse on the southern foothills of the Ural Mountains ...
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Column washes away on Rangitata River rail bridge: High flood waters have washed away one of the 34 piers in the 610 metre long rail bridge over the Rangitata ...
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At least a dozen killed and an estimated 15,000 displaced by flooding in Kenya: The U.N Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, citing the Kenya Red ...
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'We underestimated this storm': UAE residents face electricity, water outages after flooding, heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Heavy Rainfall in Oman, Which Killed 18, Expected to Continue on Wednesday: The neighboring United Arab Emirates also experienced its largest rainfall in 75 ...
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Russians stage a rare protest after a dam bursts and homes flood near the Kazakh border
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Huge amounts of rain: More than 127 million people in China are threatened by floods
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Russia's Orsk oil refinery suspends work after dam bursts amid flooding -agencies
reuters.com/world/europe/russias-orsk-oil-refinery-suspends-work-after-dam-bursts-amid-flooding-agencies-2024-04-07/
Anger boils over for some amid record floods in Russia’s Urals: At least 100 Russians asked for help from President Vladimir Putin on Monday in a city struck by ...
cnn.com/2024/04/09/europe/russia-urals-flooding-intl/
Russians protest and demand help from Putin after floods and dam failure : Rare public protests broke out in Orsk, a city of 200,000 people, after the failure ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/08/russia-floods-dam-failure-protests/
Dubai: Couples rescued as heavy rains flood resort during staycation - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/dubai-couples-rescued-as-heavy-rains-flood-resort-during-staycation
Strong storms may bring flooding, strong winds to the South this weekend: There is a threat of heavy downpours that may bring flash flooding in Texas.
abcnews.go.com/US/strong-storms-bring-flooding-strong-winds-south-weekend/story
Flood barriers up on Quayside due to flood risk from 'overtopping' River Tyne: Four car parks were closed and flood warnings were issued for several areas along ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/environment-agency-flood-barriers-quayside-28959267
Russia declares flood-hit Orenburg region a federal emergency with other regions under threat
apnews.com/article/russia-ural-floods-orsk-orenburg-federal-emergency-bf1d2599ca291ace1908c663613f38ab
New summer weather outlook looks toasty across much of US as June looms less than 50 days away
foxweather.com/weather-news/summer-2024-weather-outlook
Power outages abound as severe storms threaten floods, tornados in parts of US: Flood and high wind advisories were active Friday across the Northeast and ...
usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2024/04/12/severe-weather-forecast-floods-tornadoes/73299193007/
Houses evacuated amid Lough Funshinagh flooding: Two houses have been evacuated and a third road is being closed due to flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Co ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0411/1443081-houses-evacuated-amid-lough-funshinagh-flooding/
Iconic California lake returns 130 years after vanishing: Tulare Lake, located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, was once one of the largest bodies of ...
indy100.com/science-tech/tulare-lake-2024
'Worst floods in decades' hit Kazakhstan and Russia: Tens of thousands are evacuated in northern Kazakhstan, amid warnings that floods are spreading in Russia.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68756041
Buttigieg visits predominantly Black Alabama community following ABC News investigation about neighborhood flooding
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From cancer medicines to baby food: UAE residents unite to help flood-hit neighbourhoods - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/from-cancer-medicines-to-baby-food-uae-residents-unite-to-help-flood-hit-neighbourhoods
Bumblebee species able to survive underwater for up to a week: Common eastern bumblebee queens’ ability while hibernating could help it endure flooding ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/17/bumblebee-species-common-eastern-survive-underwater-hibernating
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