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Call to put air fares under watchdog's microscope: It is time the airline sector underwent the kind of market study that has been carried out in the grocery ...
odt.co.nz/business/call-put-air-fares-under-watchdogs-microscope
RSA clubs need to 'reorient', make veterans the priority - chairperson: Martyn Dunne says many RSAs are "highly successful" but have not been looking after the ...
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Complaint filed in Koblenz: Ahrtal survivors defend themselves against the end of the investigation
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'We can't forget those people': Public sector job cuts not just impacting Wellington
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515056/we-can-t-forget-those-people-public-sector-job-cuts-not-just-impacting-wellington
$100m to fix leaky buildings at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital, Manukau SuperClinic
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514911/100m-to-fix-leaky-buildings-at-auckland-s-middlemore-hospital-manukau-superclinic
Live: New Zealand's best music honoured at Taite Music Awards: Tonight is the Taite Music Awards, honouring the best in New Zealand music and the best album of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515036/live-new-zealand-s-best-music-honoured-at-taite-music-awards
Man charged after attack on bus driver in Ponsonby: Police say the attack was "violent and unprovoked" after the driver asked a person who did not tag on to get ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515022/man-charged-after-attack-on-bus-driver-in-ponsonby
The untold story of WWII’s last female spy: Award-winning historical documentary producer and writer Jude Dobson, shares the incredible story of Phyllis ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/2018935162/the-untold-story-of-wwii-s-last-female-spy
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/
Wet and windy Anzac Day forecast: Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington dawn ceremonies should be dry but wind and rain expected for Anzac Day ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514986/wet-and-windy-anzac-day-forecast
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/
Is KiwiBuild finally on its last legs?: A look at the state of the last government’s affordable housing scheme, and what could come next.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/24-04-2024/is-kiwibuild-finally-on-its-last-legs
Port of Auckland plans to sell two wharf sites to council: It also wants seek fast-track approval for two projects.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515040/port-of-auckland-plans-to-sell-two-wharf-sites-to-council
Partridge Jewellers ram raids: Police boost presence around Auckland after spate of heists
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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.
Air New Zealand: Passenger breaks leg - and has to fly on: He just wanted to get from the toilet back to his seat: Now a 47-year-old man is spending his vacation ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/katastrophen/id_100390068/air-new-zealand-passagier-bricht-sich-bein-und-muss-weiterfliegen.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
Port of Auckland crane safety rule, guidance substandard - expert witness: The claims have come at a trial where the port's former boss Tony Gibson is facing ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514945/port-of-auckland-crane-safety-rule-guidance-substandard-expert-witness
‘Luminous’ truck strap artwork wins prestigious Biennale prize in first for New Zealand
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/22/maori-artist-collective-mataaho-golden-lion-venice-biennale-winner-takapau
Black Ferns contracts: Call-up latest step in Maama Vaipulu’s rapid rise: Maama Vaipulu’s sporting career could have played out much differently ...
nzherald.co.nz/sport/black-ferns-contracts-call-up-latest-step-in-maama-vaipulus-rapid-rise/75QVYK3TFZBSPAVQCIHIU4XX3A/
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
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 ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41380795.html
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.
Flood insurance in Harris County TX: Why it's important: How to prepare for this year's hurricane season across Houston and Harris County ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/woodlands/article/flood-insurance-houston-hurricane-texas-19410874.php
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
In bond election, Dallas seeks $52 million for flood control and storm drainage projects
dallasnews.com/news/2024/04/22/in-bond-election-dallas-seeks-52-million-for-flood-control-and-storm-drainage-projects/
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 ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/more-rain-forecast-for-kenya-as-flooding-wreaks-havoc/
MP calls for action on overflowing sewage in Great Barford: MP met with Anglian Water and residents
bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/people/mp-calls-for-action-on-overflowing-sewage-in-great-barford-4601447
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Harris County hopes mandatory flood buyouts can be a model for others: Flood buyouts are usually voluntary. Harris County's mandatory program has unearthed ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/housing/article/harris-county-flood-buyout-national-blueprint-18419908.php
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 ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2024-04-21/san-diego-may-dramatically-scale-back-its-ambitious-pure-water-sewage-purification-plans-or-scrap-some-entirely
49-cabin holiday park on designated Site of Importance for Nature Conservation could ‘exacerbate flooding issues’
yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/49-cabin-holiday-park-on-designated-site-of-importance-for-nature-conservation-could-exacerbate-flooding-issues-4601128
Kazakhstan grappling with a fresh wave of flooding: Government vows to rebuild and compensate for lost property.
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-grappling-with-a-fresh-wave-of-flooding
Unanimous yes: Grand Council approves loan for flood retention basins above Uerkheim - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Whimple Cricket Club signs New Zealand's Fraser Campbell: Whimple Cricket Club has announced the signing of New Zealand cricketer Fraser Campbell for the 2024 ...
midweekherald.co.uk/sport/24269493.whimple-cricket-club-signs-new-zealands-fraser-campbell/
Concern as heightened sexual activity reported in Busia IDP flood shelters: Some couples living in the camps have complained of a lack of privacy.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/busia/concern-as-heightened-sexual-activity-reported-in-busia-idp-flood-shelters-4600184
After the 2021 floods: Bruges is preparing for the scenarios of the future: With special educational offers for students, information campaigns on climate and ...
come-on.de/luedenscheid/hochwasser-bruegge-schutz-klima-stadteil-information-umwelt-luedenscheid-93027707.html
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 ...
tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/sando-residents-flood-fear/article_6a6a27e0-0118-11ef-8e85-fb402a5aa457.html
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 ...
newsweek.com/uae-floods-before-after-satellite-photos-1893191
India faced double wrath of heatwave and water disasters in 2023: WMO: Asia remained the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate ...
business-standard.com/india-news/india-faced-double-wrath-of-heatwave-and-water-disasters-in-2023-wmo-124042300886_1.html
WhatsApp number: Supplies, medicines for flood-affected families stuck in their homes in Sharjah
gulfnews.com/uae/whatsapp-number-supplies-medicines-for-flood-affected-families-stuck-in-their-homes-in-sharjah-1.1713854325039
Residents and businesses in Brechin still recovering six months on from Storm Babet
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Rains, floods in UAE: Vehicle, property insurance rates could increase, says report - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/rains-floods-in-uae-vehicle-property-insurance-rates-could-increase-says-report
'Forced to break rules': Sharjah residents welcome traffic fine waiver announcement after flooding - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/forced-to-break-rules-sharjah-residents-welcome-traffic-fine-waiver-announcement-after-flooding
Tidal barrier has not yet secured final government approval: The barrier is expected to cost £220m to deliver
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bridgwater-tidal-barrier-still-hasnt-9240384
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/
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 ...
sn.at/panorama/wissen/wetterextreme-157210282
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Red alert sounded in China amid fears of massive 'once a century' floods
wionews.com/world/red-alert-sounded-in-china-amid-fears-of-massive-once-a-century-floods-714109
Ports of Auckland worker death trial: Doubt cast over consultation on changes: Jobs were given to dock workers already busy with other tasks, an expert witness ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515023/ports-of-auckland-worker-death-trial-doubt-cast-over-consultation-on-changes
Wolfsburg disaster protection: Pandemic and flood danger plan: Corona pandemic and flooding: Recently, several emergencies have caused special situations ...
waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/katastrophenschutz-wolfsburg-pandemie-und-hochwasser-plan-zur-gefahr-U2S2IOTIYBCRLK4ADWWM5FW4JE.html
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.
cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/states-with-later-tax-filing-deadlines-delaware-hawaii-and-more/
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
businessinsider.com/emirates-ceo-issues-apology-to-customers-dubai-flooding-travel-chaos-2024-4
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 ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493732/cs-kindiki-kenyan-passports-to-be-processed-with-7-days-from-august-1st
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 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russians-flooded-regions-complain-slow-compensation-2024-04-22/
New Hampshire getting $20M grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls: New Hampshire is getting a $20 million federal grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/22/new-hampshire-getting-20m-grant-to-help-reconstruct-coastal-seawalls/
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?
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/column-chicago-mass-shooting-where-is-the-outrage-washington/
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 ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642274
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
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/
Ditches filled with debris? Here's what to do to get them ready for the next storm
postandcourier.com/rising-waters/who-to-call-when-ditches-get-clogged/article_be7ab59c-e6c5-11ee-80f6-a33a4005cbb0.html
Europe suffered record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023: Monitors: Heat was singled out by two climate agencies as the biggest climate-related threat ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/europe-suffered-record-number-of-extreme-heat-stress-days-in-2023-monitors
Rescuers race to those trapped by unseasonal floods in China’s Guangdong | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15241304
Dubai: Suddenly the water spills into the shopping center: Floods in Dubai? The images of the flooded desert metropolis went around the world ...
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Russia's Record Floods Submerge Uranium Mines in Urals – Reports: Russia’s worst flooding in decades has submerged Soviet-era uranium mines in the Kurgan region ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/22/russias-record-floods-submerge-uranium-mines-in-urals-reports-a84919
Lower Saxony is planning around €230 to €370/ha of arable land as flood compensation
topagrar.com/betriebsleitung/news/niedersachsen-plant-230-eur-bis-372-ha-ackerland-als-hochwasserentschaedigung-20002428.html
Motorists, residents stranded as flood overruns Lagos, Ogun roadways: Residents and motorists in several parts of Lagos and Ogun states were on Sunday left ...
punchng.com/motorists-residents-stranded-as-flood-overruns-lagos-ogun-roadways/
Russian Oil Refining Hampered by Floods as Drone Damage Persists: Russian oil refining is near an 11-month low as flooding hampers operations and repairs to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/russian-oil-refining-hampered-by-floods-as-drone-damage-persists
Hundreds of thousands displaced by flooding in Burundi | Africanews: Government appeals to the international community for help coping with the aftermath of ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/hundreds-of-thousands-displaced-by-flooding-in-burundi/
China floods LIVE: Heavy rains trigger floods and landslide in ChinaWatch the full video on www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch #China #ChinaFloods
UAE Rainstorm: HH Sheikh Hamdan Approves Free Alternative Housing, Food, and Assistance for Affected Residents
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In pictures: More than 60,000 evacuated from their homes in "once a century" China flooding
scotsman.com/news/world/in-pictures-more-than-60000-evacuated-from-their-homes-in-once-a-century-china-flooding-4599887
China Floods LIVE: Drone footage captures extent of flooding in southern Chinese city of Qingyuan
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China Floods LIVE: Drone footage captures extent of flooding in southern Chinese city of Qingyuan
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Aman Network: Sharjah launches donation channels for flood-affected residents: Sharjah Social Services Department helps coordinate, channel funds and in-kind ...
gulfnews.com/uae/aman-network-sharjah-launches-donation-channels-for-flood-affected-residents-1.1713771936508
Wells MP confirms grants for flood damaged homes & business: Wells MP James Heappey has confirmed grants for flood damaged homes and businesses in Somerset.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24269003.wells-mp-confirms-grants-flood-damaged-homes-business/
Heavy rains and flooding lash China, 11 missing : Major rivers, waterways, and reservoirs in China's Guangdong Province are threatening to unleash dangerous ...
wionews.com/videos/heavy-rains-and-flooding-lash-china-11-missing-713829
La Niña may happen in 2024. Here are the flood-risk areas in Metro Manila.: Part 1: Among cities in Metro Manila, Navotas will be the most affected when flooding ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/la-nina-may-happen-2024-flood-risk-areas-metro-manila/
How will climate change affect London? A guide to the city in 10, 50 and 100 years
standard.co.uk/lifestyle/how-climate-change-affect-london-guide-future-b1152329.html
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