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Wet winter eases California drought, giving way to spring flood risks: It illustrates a dramatic swing in weather conditions for a state that has been ...
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Wet winter eases California drought, giving way to spring flood risks: It illustrates a dramatic swing in weather conditions for a state that has been ...
rappler.com/world/us-canada/wet-winter-eases-california-drought-spring-flood-risks-march-2023/
Millions of bizarre, blue sea creatures wash up on Northern California shores: They're called Velella velella, or by-the-wind-sailors, and have been spotted ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/25/millions-of-bizarre-blue-sea-creatures-wash-up-on-northern-california-shores/
Three people reported dead, 1,000 homes destroyed after earthquake hits PNG's East Sepik province
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/papua-new-guinea-earthquake-hits-east-sepik-province/103627820
Quick Glance: Significant Destruction Caused by Severe Earthquake and Floods in PNG
- A seismic event measuring 6.9 in magnitude resulted in extensive destruction in Papua New Guinea, with approximately 1,000 residential properties in the East Sepik province affected, with reports of three fatalities.
- Governor Allan Bird mentioned the devastation of the 1,000 homes due to the earthquake, exacerbating the existing challenges posed by flooding in the province.
- Critical necessities in the impacted areas include housing, access to clean water, and waterproof covers for securing possessions and firewood.
- Intense precipitation coupled with powerful winds have led to severe flooding and landslides in Papua New Guinea during this current month.
Halo Season Two Sticks The Landing—I Told You So: Halo series naysayers, show yourselves, because the Paramount+ show is hitting all the right notes
kotaku.com/halo-season-2-finale-episode-flood-3-kai-master-chief-1851356937
UN chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage
nbcnews.com/news/world/un-chief-says-s-time-truly-flood-gaza-aid-calls-starvation-outrage-rcna144814
Why the weather forecast is often inaccurate: Rain or sun? The weather forecast or the weather app are sometimes wrong. Why this is the case and how AI can help ...
deutschlandfunk.de/wetter-vorhersage-prognose-ungenau-100.html
Zimbabwe goes hungry as crops wither amid El Nino drought: Zimbabwe's staple maize harvest is expected to halve to 1.1-million tons this year.
timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2024-03-18-zimbabwe-goes-hungry-as-crops-wither-amid-el-nino-drought/
Beavers 'thrived and improved' Essex landscape: Beavers help reduce the impact of flooding and drought in a county trying to conserve water.
bbc.com/news/articles/cg3r4jd1e24o
L.A. may not get another wet winter for a while. We should prepare for drier times
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-24/california-rain-drought
Quick Glance: Effective Water Storage in Los Angeles
- The continued rain in California over two consecutive winters provided relief from the long-standing drought and allowed Los Angeles to showcase its capability to store water for drier times.
- Despite challenges such as flooding and mudslides, the break from the drought was highly welcomed.
- Now is the time to enhance our drought preparedness measures and invest more in infrastructure to continue successfully collecting and utilizing rainwater.
- With potential dry conditions looming due to a possible La Niña phenomenon, optimizing water usage while pursuing eco-friendly solutions is crucial.
Son of former Bay Area star breaks CIF championship scoring record in loss to Monterey’s “road warriors”
mercurynews.com/2024/03/09/son-of-former-bay-area-star-breaks-cif-championship-scoring-record-in-loss-to-montereys-road-warriors/
Takerufuji rides wave of support after winning historic sumo title: The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira became the first wrestler in 110 years to win a ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/25/sumo/takerufuji-wave-of-support/
Quick Glance: Takerufuji Triumphs Despite Injury in Historic Sumo Victory
- The 24-year-old Takerufuji from Aomori Prefecture achieved an impressive record of 13-2 at Edion Arena Osaka, securing the title in the elite makuuchi division for the first time since 1914.
- He clinched his inaugural Emperor's Cup faster than any other competitor since the six annual grand tournaments calendar was adopted in 1958, following his official debut in September 2022.
- His triumph was accentuated by the challenge of competing with a severe ankle injury sustained during his defeat to Maegashira Asanoyama on Saturday, preventing him from sealing the title a day early.
- In recognition of his outstanding performance, Takerufuji received an Outstanding Performance Award, a Technique Prize, and a Fighting Spirit Prize. His path to victory included defeating multiple opponents from the three prestigious 'sanyaku' ranks below Yokozuna, including new Ozeki Kotonowaka and Sekiwake Wakamotoharu.
Over 50 million on East Coast under flood alerts amid heavy snow, rain: By late Saturday night, the rain and snow will move out.
abcnews.go.com/US/50-million-east-coast-flood-alerts-amid-heavy/story
Bay Area wind advisory issued as cold storm moves in: Affected Bay Area regions could see winds between 20 and 30 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph ...
sfchronicle.com/weather/article/wind-advisory-cold-storm-19373339.php
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Wajir farmer Salat Adan discovers gold in watermelons: Salat Dahiya Adan was used to herding cattle, camels and other animals until drought wiped out his ...
nation.africa/kenya/business/seeds-of-gold/wajir-farmer-salat-adan-discovers-gold-in-watermelons-4549440
Several states under flood watches as heavy rain approaches East Coast: The storm already brought flooding, hail and snow to parts of the U.S.
abcnews.go.com/US/east-coast-flood-warnings-heavy-rain-approaches/story
Fighting fast fashion by auditing clothes, upcycling the 'skinny pile' and doing a wardrobe freeze
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-22/fast-fashion-wardrobe-freeze-to-reduce-clothing-waste/103585450
Extreme Heat Wave Pushes South Sudan to Close Schools: Climate change already worsened floods and droughts in the young nation. Now, soaring temperatures are ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/world/africa/extreme-heat-south-sudan-schools-climate.html
'It’s as extreme as anything I’ve ever witnessed': Warnings of Ethiopian famine from charity leader
itv.com/news/2024-03-22/charity-boss-warns-of-dire-famine-in-ethiopia
Kim Avis: BBC documentary to reveal 'untold story' of rapist who faked death in bid to dodge justice
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6410774/kim-avis-bbc-inverness-california/
Nearly 17 million people under flood watches in the Northeast: A number of thunderstorms on the East Coast may become severe.
abcnews.go.com/US/17-million-people-flood-watches-northeast/story
Why Did Dali Ship Crash Into Baltimore Bridge? Theories Flood Internet: The bridge collapsed in the early-morning hours after it was struck by a container ship.
newsweek.com/why-did-dali-ship-crash-baltimore-bridge-theories-flood-internet-1883543
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Opinion: California has to conserve water. Why is Sacramento dragging its heels?: The state water board knows California is facing a hotter, drier future ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-28/california-water-conservation-state-law-drought
Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues: The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $865 million after yet another ...
apnews.com/article/powerball-jackpot-drawing-lottery-7d0721b7df0fe62e725d564bc1354aca
Quick Glance: Strategies for Powerball and Mega Millions: Tips for Choosing Numbers
- Nicholas Kapoor unexpectedly won the Powerball lottery and used it as a teaching tool.
- The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are extremely slim.
- It is recommended to choose random numbers or Quick Picks to increase chances of winning.
- Playing less popular lotteries can increase the odds of winning, but the prizes are smaller.
Commonwealth Bank investigates online banking outage: Large parts of Australia's largest lender's online banking system have gone down ...
9news.com.au/national/commonwealth-bank-online-banking-netbank-down-as-commbank-investigates/c2c279c7-c38d-443d-a004-d84cda20ca34
Send your message of support to the Princess of Wales in her cancer battle: The Princess of Wales said that it's been 'an incredibly tough couple of ...
mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/good-luck-kate-send-your-28874505
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
India sizzles in global equity capital markets amid Asia deals drought: India's bulging pipeline of large block trades and listings such as the $3 billion IPO of ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/india-sizzles-global-equity-capital-markets-amid-deals-drought-asia-2024-03-28/
The paths around Lake Ölper in Braunschweig are open again: During the 2023 flood, the area around Lake Ölper served as a “collection area” for the water masses ...
braunschweiger-zeitung.de/braunschweig/article241984952/Wege-um-den-Oelper-See-in-Braunschweig-sind-wieder-frei.html
It's time to 'truly flood' Gaza with aid, says UN Secy-General Guterres: UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres stood near a long line of waiting trucks Saturday ...
business-standard.com/world-news/it-s-time-to-truly-flood-gaza-with-aid-says-un-secy-general-guterres-124032300657_1.html
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
Think global and act local to avoid a 'Day Zero' water disaster: South Africa dodged a water disaster in 2018, providing lessons for cities facing ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/24/think-global-and-act-local-to-avoid-a-day-zero-water-disaster/
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
- Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.
- Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.
- From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.
- Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
Firefighters battle drought and high winds as wildfires rage across Mexico: The National Forestry Commission reported 58 active fires in 15 states ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/firefighters-battle-drought-and-high-winds-as-wildfires-rage-across-mexico
Banks' Massive Debt Splurge Brings Its Own Looming Dangers: Covered bonds have been a favorite way for lenders to get money as they repay giant Covid loans ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/banks-massive-debt-splurge-brings-its-own-looming-dangers
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18 forgotten Cadbury's Easter eggs that will bring memories flooding back: The packaging of your favourite chocolate treats has changed a lot over the years
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/gallery/18-forgotten-cadburys-easter-eggs-28890444
Zambian Inflation at 25-Month High as El Niño Fans Food Costs: Zambia’s annual inflation rate leapt to a more than two-year high as its worst drought on record ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/zambian-inflation-at-25-month-high-as-el-nino-fans-food-costs
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Heavy rain and flooding strike Gloucestershire : Gloucestershire Police have urged drivers not to drive through flood water. The Environment Agency has issued a ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/live-heavy-rain-flooding-strike-9196128
Time to 'flood' Gaza with aid, starvation in enclave 'moral outrage': It is time to flood the Gaza Strip with much-needed humanitarian aid, U.N ...
dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/time-to-flood-gaza-with-aid-starvation-in-enclave-moral-outrage
Quick Glance: UN Chief Calls for Flooding Gaza with Aid Amidst Conflict
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas to provide lifesaving aid to Gaza.
- Guterres highlighted the challenges of delivering aid to Gaza and called for Israel to grant total access for humanitarian goods.
- Israel's offensive in Gaza has resulted in over 32,000 deaths and widespread destruction, raising concerns about humanitarian access amidst the conflict.
Millennial and Gen Z ‘nepo-homebuyers’ are about to flood the housing market: Family money is widening disparities when it comes to homeownership
qz.com/millennials-genz-housing-down-payments-redfin-1851371376
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EV makers offer deep discounts as Thai auto market weakens: BANGKOK -- Signs of economic weakness in Thailand hang over Bangkok's biannual motor show ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/EV-makers-offer-deep-discounts-as-Thai-auto-market-weakens
Pasta makers cheer Turkey as its durum wheat flows abroad: Turkey's spectacular breakthrough as an exporter of durum wheat has spared pasta fans another year of ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/pasta-makers-cheer-turkey-its-durum-wheat-flows-abroad-2024-03-28/
Four bodies found, six missing in West Java landslide: RESCUERS in the country recovered four bodies including those of two children after a landslide and ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/28/four-bodies-found-six-missing-in-west-java-landslide
Flood-prone lifelines: Critical facilities at risk of flooding in Negros Occidental town
rappler.com/environment/critical-facilities-risk-flooding-sipalay-city-negros-occidental/
Sabah rushes water to over 50,000 homes: KOTA KINABALU: As the drought persists, the Sabah government is rushing to send over water supply aid to 355 villages in ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/sabah-rushes-water-to-over-50000-homes
Send a message of support to Kate during her cancer battle: The Princess of Wales shared the deeply personal announcement this evening
mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/send-message-support-kate-middleton-28872295
'Urgent' repairs needed on Walsall's historic buildings: Urgent drainage repair work is to be carried out to stop further damage being caused to historic Walsall ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2024/03/27/urgent-repairs-needed-on-walsalls-historic-buildings/
Police flood town as car 'found with bullet hole': Patrols stepped up in the Woodrow area as resident reports hearing 'three loud bangs' before ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/police-flood-redditch-car-found-28891590
Doubts raised over agglomeration council's ability to solve Jakarta's problems - Jakarta - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/03/26/doubts-raised-over-agglomeration-councils-ability-to-solve-jakartas-problems.html
Reinsurer: Swiss Re - Increasing danger due to extreme weather events in Germany too
handelsblatt.com/finanzen/banken-versicherungen/versicherer/rueckversicherer-swiss-reauch-in-deutschland-steigende-gefahr-wegen-extremwetter-ereignissen/100027887.html
Congress leaders hit out at BRS on drought stance: Hyderabad: Excise minister Jupally Krishna Rao, government adviser Mohammed Ali Shabbir, Congress MLAs T ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/congress-leaders-hit-out-at-brs-on-drought-stance-887137
Normani Finally Has Music Dropping: New Single “1:59”: After years of a drought, it’s rained like the final scene in ‘Holes’. Normani will release her newest ...
vulture.com/article/normani-1-59-featuring-gunna-new-single.html
Flood risk grows along East Coast as storm organizes, gains strength: Several inches of rain could fall in the eastern Mid-Atlantic and New England but the storm ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/03/28/east-coast-storm-flood-watch/
New weather map shows flood alert covering a lot of London: Properties in South London may be at risk of flooding
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/new-weather-map-shows-flood-28906349
Lifestyle Loves: Our March favourites, with family holidays and books to beat a reading slump
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41362492.html
Firefighters who died in St-Urbain flood weren't trained, safety board says: The firefighters did not have the skills, knowledge and equipment necessary for the ...
montrealgazette.com/news/firefighters-who-died-in-st-urbain-flood-werent-trained-safety-board-says
A303 traffic: Wiltshire road closed due to rain flooding: PART of the A303 through Wiltshire has been closed by police due to severe flooding.
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/24219222.a303-traffic-wiltshire-road-closed-due-rain-flooding/
How your legacy gift to Concern Worldwide leaves a better future for some of the world’s poorest families
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Pa. county sues major oil companies over climate change, deadly weather: The lawsuit points to recent extreme weather and fatal flooding in Bucks County.
pennlive.com/weather/2024/03/pa-county-sues-major-oil-companies-over-climate-change-deadly-weather.html
South African consumer inflation accelerates in February, trajectory bodes ill for rate cuts
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-20-sa-consumer-inflation-accelerates-in-feb-bodes-ill-for-rate-cuts/
Quick Glance: UK Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% - Lowest Level in Almost Two and a Half Years - BBC News
- The UK inflation rate fell to 3.4% for the year to February - the lowest level in almost two and a half years.
- Economists predict that inflation is likely to hit the Bank of England's target of 2% this summer.
- Cost of living is increasing while wage growth is outpacing inflation.
- Housing costs are rising faster, putting pressure on renters and homeowners.
Brazil races to save flood victims as storm death toll rises: A weekend deluge pounded the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo, where authorities ...
newvision.co.ug/category/agriculture/brazil-races-to-save-flood-victims-as-storm-d-NV_184308
Somerset flood alerts as A30 closed due to flooding: The Environment Agency have issued three flood alerts for the county, and a weather warning for wind is in ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/live-somerset-flood-alerts-a30-9194268
Works take place to tackle Colchester Cowdray Avenue flooding: Essex Highways has undertaken gully cleansing in Cowdray Avenue which is a hotspot for flooding ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24215234.work-underway-tackle-colchester-cowdray-avenue-flooding/
Phishing Emails Flood Small Businesses Lookinf for Social Security Numbers: Tax scammers are inundating small businesses with phishing emails looking to get ...
smallbiztrends.com/2024/03/phishing-emails-flood-small-businesses-looking-for-social-security-numbers.html
Cyclists are slowed down on this popular cycle path: No cycle path in the Lake District is as popular with locals and guests as the Müritz circular route ...
nordkurier.de/regional/mueritz/radfahrer-werden-auf-diesem-beliebten-radweg-ausgebremst-2383188
Blockbuster M&A deals more than double in first quarter: Dealmaking drought left behind as first-quarter transaction values rise 30% with European market ...
ft.com/content/2cd43668-7d52-44a6-a8a0-58325736c727
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Cloud seeding ops under way in Sabah: KOTA KINABALU: Cloud seeding has begun in Sabah on Thursday (March 28).
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/cloud-seeding-ops-under-way-in-sabah
Gift of drinking water for drought-hit areas in Sabah: KOTA KINABALU: Drought-hit districts in Sabah have received 6,736 cartons of drinking water donated by ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/gift-of-drinking-water-for-drought-hit-areas-in-sabah
Is it going to rain on Easter in Los Angeles?: Another storm will bring more rain to most of Southern California this weekend, with officials warning of a ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-27/more-rain-snow-forecast-for-southern-california-what-to-expect-this-weekend
Why the Karnataka govt has moved the Supreme Court against the Centre over drought relief
indianexpress.com/article/explained/karnataka-govt-sc-ndrf-drought-water-crisis-9231843/
Glücksburg: Holnis is working on reconstruction after the storm surge: There is still a lot to do: Holnis was hit hard by the flood and some businesses are still ...
shz.de/lokales/gluecksburg-angeln/artikel/holnis-arbeitet-muehsam-am-wiederaufbau-nach-der-sturmflut-46712020
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Flood alerts as six-foot waves set to batter coastlines: The Met Office has issued a severe wind warning across southern parts of the UK ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-flood-alerts-six-foot-9193352
Stricken by freeze and record drought, Louisiana honey producers saw yields slashed in 2023
theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/business/honey-production-in-louisiana-slashed-in-2023/article_67587370-e86f-11ee-bdb6-47d28e9b0470.html
Environment Agency flood alert issued for Isle of Wight coast: Tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon’s tide at around midday on the Isle of Wight is expected to be ...
countypress.co.uk/news/24216332.environment-agency-flood-alert-issued-isle-wight-coast/
Spain holiday warning as Barcelona closes pools and shuts off showers: As the impact of climate change intensifies across southern Europe, Spain's ...
birminghammail.co.uk/travel/spain-holiday-warning-uk-tourists-28883346
‘Fed up’ Prairie Avenue residents take their flooding lament to the Barrington Township board
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/fed-up-prairie-avenue-residents-take-their-flooding-lament-to-the-barrington-township-board/
Satellite data shows how drought changes wildfire recovery in the West: A new study using NASA satellite data reveals how drought affects the recovery of western ...
phys.org/news/2024-03-satellite-drought-wildfire-recovery-west.html
Persistent drought is drying out Chile's drinking water: After 15 years of a devastating drought, reservoirs in Chile are running dry, imperiling access to ...
reuters.com/world/americas/persistent-drought-is-drying-out-chiles-drinking-water-2024-03-20/
Quick Glance: Mayor Denies Water Crisis in City Despite Eikenhof Pump Station Failure
- Continuous monitoring of water supply system by Johannesburg Water.
- Mayor defines crisis and emphasizes challenges of water disruptions.
- Johannesburg experiences sporadic water outages, addresses infrastructure deficiencies.
- City invests limited resources in infrastructure, plans actions to tackle the backlog.
Kajiado farmers find success in farming in spite of drought: Kajiado farmers find success in farming in spite of drought
nation.africa/kenya/health/kajiado-farmers-find-success-in-farming-in-spite-of-drought-4565834
Doctor Who Promos Spark Massive Backlash for Using AI, BBC Responds: The BBC has responded after a flood of complaints over the use of AI in Doctor Who promos.
cbr.com/doctor-who-ai-backlash/
UPDATE: Flood warning affecting Dallas County Monday and Tuesday, according to the NWS
star-telegram.com/news/weather-news/article287046200.html
Flood alert as thunder, lightning and hail come to Herefordshire: A flood alert has been issued amid a thunderstorm in Herefordshire.
herefordtimes.com/news/24215089.flood-alert-thunder-lightning-hail-come-herefordshire/
National Highways launches Dereham A47 flooding project: A new National Highways project to stop flooding in an A47 underpass in Dereham is under way.
edp24.co.uk/news/24213690.national-highways-launches-dereham-a47-flooding-project/
Wet fields around Hildesheim - and the consequences for the harvest: Hildesheim district - There is water in the fields in Hildesheim and the surrounding area ...
hildesheimer-allgemeine.de/meldung/nasse-felder-rund-um-hildesheim-und-die-folgen-fuer-die-ernte.html
Emergency services in the Pinneberg district are practicing on the dike for extreme cases
shz.de/lokales/pinneberg-schenefeld/artikel/einsatzkraefte-im-kreis-pinneberg-ueben-fuer-den-extremfall-am-deich-46710136
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