Flood problems grow as new storm heads toward California
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Flood problems grow as new storm heads toward California: WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Crews rushed to repair a levee break on a storm-swollen river in ...
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Flood problems grow as new storm heads toward California: The Pajaro River's levee rupture grew to at least 400 feet since it failed late Friday ...
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Flood problems grow as new storm heads toward California: WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Crews rushed to repair a levee break on a storm-swollen river in ...
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Levee break brings more flood problems to California as new storm approaches: Officials say a levee break on a storm-swollen California river has quadrupled in ...
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Flood problems grow as new storm heads toward California: The Pajaro River's levee rupture grew to at least 400 feet since it failed late Friday ...
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Massive floods threaten tens of millions as intense rains batter southern China: Heavy rains hammered southern China on the weekend, flooding homes ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Huge amounts of rain: More than 127 million people in China are threatened by floods
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WhatsApp number: Supplies, medicines for flood-affected families stuck in their homes in Sharjah
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Rains, floods in UAE: Vehicle, property insurance rates could increase, says report - News | Khaleej Times
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'Forced to break rules': Sharjah residents welcome traffic fine waiver announcement after flooding - News | Khaleej Times
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Red alert sounded in China amid fears of massive 'once a century' floods
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UAE: Insurance not approved? Vehicle repairs may cost up to Dh40,000 after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Only one person has received grant to elevate home two years after NSW northern rivers floods
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Emirates boss apologizes to customers and says the airline is trying to handle a 30,000 bag backlog
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Emirates CEO issues apology after Dubai flood chaos; says airline has 30,000 suitcases to return
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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.
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- 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.
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Quick Glance: Massive Flooding Threatens Millions in China's Guangdong
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- 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.
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