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UAE: Landlords, developers to bear main cost of property damages after extreme weather - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE rains: Vehicle repair bills may go as high as Rs 9 lakh as owners battle insurance woes
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Kura announces road closures in Nairobi due to flooding: Motorists urged to be cautious while driving.
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NASA releases satellite photos of Dubai and Abu Dhabi before and after record flooding
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Crystal Rivers Mall, Mombasa Road, marooned by floodwater from River Athi after heavy rains
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After severe flood damage, the Celler Badeland is working on getting the outdoor pool ready for the start of the season
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Russia's Epic Floods Expose Lack of Preparedness for Climate Crisis: When the water started rising sharply in Orenburg, a regional capital near Russia’s border ...
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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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What is the condition of the dikes after the flood?: It's routine twice a year: the dyke inspection in the southern part of the Heidekreis along the Aller and ...
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Save the trees along Las Olas Boulevard | Letters to the editor: Readers sound off against a makeover of Las Olas Boulevard that includes leveling the trees in ...
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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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Video: UAE school director delivers books, laptops to flood-hit students - News | Khaleej Times
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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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Region Six officials mobilise efforts ahead of rainy season - Guyana Chronicle: Meteorologists have issued warnings of impending heavy rainfall ...
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Popular pub finally reopens months after being hit by devastating flood: The Royal Oak at Brandon is back open
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Natural Resources Wales takes action with No Mow May: Natural Resources Wales will be doing its bit this May to help wildlife flourish.
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Over 100,000 people evacuated: MORE than 100,000 people have been evacuated due to heavy rain and fatal floods in southern China, with the government issuing its ...
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Floods in Hanover: Municipalities receive disaster software: flood, moorland or forest fires and storm damage: In the event of regionally limited emergencies ...
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Niger alerts residents to impending flooding: The Niger State Government has revealed its sensitisation efforts to residents in flood-prone areas on the need to ...
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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.
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Flood warning systems should be further developed, report warns: Storm Babet saw significant flooding in Cork in late October, and weather stations in the area ...
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Flood insurance in Harris County TX: Why it's important: How to prepare for this year's hurricane season across Houston and Harris County ...
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Kenya Issues Flood Warning As Rains Cause Death, Displacement: Kenya has issued flood warnings as heavy rains pound the region.
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In bond election, Dallas seeks $52 million for flood control and storm drainage projects
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More rain forecast for Kenya as flooding wreaks havoc | Africanews: It's estimated that over 100,000 people have been impacted by the above-average March to May ...
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India faced double wrath of heatwave and water disasters in 2023: WMO: Asia remained the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate ...
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WhatsApp number: Supplies, medicines for flood-affected families stuck in their homes in Sharjah
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MP calls for action on overflowing sewage in Great Barford: MP met with Anglian Water and residents
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Paid articlePaid Harris County hopes mandatory flood buyouts can be a model for others: Flood buyouts are usually voluntary. Harris County's mandatory program has unearthed ...
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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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49-cabin holiday park on designated Site of Importance for Nature Conservation could ‘exacerbate flooding issues’
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Kazakhstan grappling with a fresh wave of flooding: Government vows to rebuild and compensate for lost property.
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Unanimous yes: Grand Council approves loan for flood retention basins above Uerkheim - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Concern as heightened sexual activity reported in Busia IDP flood shelters: Some couples living in the camps have complained of a lack of privacy.
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After the 2021 floods: Bruges is preparing for the scenarios of the future: With special educational offers for students, information campaigns on climate and ...
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SANDO RESIDENTS' FLOOD FEAR: Residents of Les Effort East, San Fernando are calling on the city corporation and Ministry of works to help them avoid severe ...
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UAE Floods Shown in Incredible Before-and-After Satellite Photos: Images show parts of the United Arab Emirates completely dry on April 3 and then covered in ...
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Sharjah flood-relief volunteers reach breaking point; members suffer from illness, exhaustion - News | Khaleej Times
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Rains, floods in UAE: Vehicle, property insurance rates could increase, says report - News | Khaleej Times
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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
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What's next for the climate? "Weather extremes are becoming normal": In 2023 there were more hot days and more rain in Europe than the long-term average ...
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Red alert sounded in China amid fears of massive 'once a century' floods
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Wolfsburg disaster protection: Pandemic and flood danger plan: Corona pandemic and flooding: Recently, several emergencies have caused special situations ...
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Before and after: See Dubai flooding from space: Unprecedented, torrential rainfall plunged parts of the United Arab Emirates underwater last week ...
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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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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.
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.
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.
Dubai, Sharjah private schools extend distance learning as students, teachers face post-flood challenges - News | Khaleej Times
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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
UAE space tech to forecast heavy rains, floods; help in rescue missions - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-space-tech-to-forecast-heavy-rains-floods-help-in-rescue-missions
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.
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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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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Video: Meet UAE braveheart who saved 5 lives in viral Dubai-flood rescue - 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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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.
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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Huge amounts of rain: More than 127 million people in China are threatened by floods
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Residents and businesses in Brechin still recovering six months on from Storm Babet
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'Forced to break rules': Sharjah residents welcome traffic fine waiver announcement after flooding - News | Khaleej Times
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States With Later Tax Filing Deadlines: Delaware, Hawaii and More: If you live in one of these states, make sure you know what your tax filing deadline is.
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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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UAE: Insurance not approved? Vehicle repairs may cost up to Dh40,000 after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-insurance-not-approved-vehicle-repairs-may-cost-up-to-dh40000-after-heavy-rains
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
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CS Kindiki: Kenyan passports to be processed with 7 days from August 1st: Kenyan passports will be processed within seven days of application from August 1, 2024 ...
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Russians in flooded regions complain of slow compensation: Russians living in flood-hit areas have taken to social media to complain that local officials are ...
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New Hampshire getting $20M grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls: New Hampshire is getting a $20 million federal grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls ...
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11 missing, tens of thousands evacuated as storms strike south China: Eleven people are missing following storms that battered southern China ...
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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.
Laura Washington: Where is the outrage for the victims of Chicago’s latest mass shooting?
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Tens of thousands evacuated from massive China floods: Authorities have evacuated nearly 60,000 people from their homes in Guangdong, as days of heavy rain ...
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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
New summer weather outlook looks toasty across much of US as June looms less than 50 days away
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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 ...
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