As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions − World Day for Glaciers carries a reminder
When mountain permafrost thaws and glaciers melt, glacial lakes can become lethal flood risks for anyone downstream.
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Why Cities Are Experiencing More Flash Floods Than Ever
In recent years, flash floods have become an increasingly common occurrence in urban areas across the globe. These sudden and ...
Flash flood warning issued as heavy rain hits Southern California, evacuation orders remain in effect
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the Airport Fire burn scar area and parts of Orange County that will be in effect until 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
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Tragedy haunts community on shore of Sumatra’s largest solar farm
Mardianis recalls reading the Quran with his parents and two children here on the western shore of Lake Singkarak before the ...
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Flash floods, blackouts and a ‘sharknado’ as Cyclone Alfred lashes Australia
Heavy rainfall and flooding damaged homes and vehicles in Australia, with locals even reporting shark sightings in inland ...
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Moment flash flooding washes car away in Gran Canaria
Eyewitness footage captured cars stranded on flooded streets and vehicles being swept into the sea by rising floodwaters in Spain's Gran Canaria. A sudden storm hit the Telde region, bringing the ...
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Old flash flood video falsely linked to Hindu festival Kumbh
An old video of a flash flood from another state has been shared hundreds of times on social media, falsely claiming that it occurred during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a city in northern India.
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All Bolivian departments on alert for rising rivers, flash floods
LA PAZ, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- All nine departments in Bolivia are on alert due to rising rivers and the risk of flash flooding following recent heavy rains, local media reported Thursday ...
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Death toll from Afghanistan’s rain, flash flood soars to 39
The death toll from recent heavy rain and flash flood in three Afghan provinces has risen by 10 to 39, disaster management officials said on Wednesday. Flash floods ripped through the western border ...
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UPDATE | Six bodies recovered in flash floods in eThekwini
Rescue teams have found another body, raising the death toll for flash floods in eThekwini to six. The six deceased includes two women and three children. Meanwhile, the SA Weather Service has warned ...
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Miami braces for deluge of rain, flooding and possible tornadoes on Monday
Due to the potential for heavier downpours on Monday, a low-end flash flood risk has been issued along the I-95 corridor from West Palm Beach to Homestead. While widespread flooding is not ...
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More rain on the way after flash flooding slams Pacific Northwest
A series of storm systems fueled by an atmospheric river brought flash flooding to the Pacific Northwest this weekend -- and more rain is on the way. The new system will bring more heavy rain ...