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Changchun Province has been dealing with continuous heavy rainfall since July 18, affecting five cities and 13 counties (cities and districts). The Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has taken swift action in response to General Secretary Xi Jinping's instructions, reviewing and analyzing flood disaster response efforts,
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Heavy rain and floods have ravaged Beijing, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The city has seen a record amount of rainfall, with 54.3cm (21.4 inches) falling in just four days. At least 38 people have been killed, and over 80,000 have been relocated, including 17,
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced a series of steps to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions in areas of New Mexico affected by severe storms, flooding, and landslides. The relief measures aim to facilitate recovery and encourage institutions to work constructively with borrowers experiencing difficulties due to
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Torrential rains pounded Beijing and surrounding areas, causing widespread flooding and landslides that have forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. The Chinese capital has been left reeling, with at least 38 people confirmed dead and more than 80,000 people relocated to safer areas. The severe
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Yu Huafeng, Secretary of the Mentougou District Committee, went to Yanchi Town to inspect flood prevention work on July 27. He immediately responded to the yellow rainstorm alert issued by the district, urging residents and tourists to take precautions against extreme weather events. Yu Huafeng emphasized the importance of putting
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Following severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in Kansas, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to private nonprofit organizations in the affected counties. Eligible non-profit organizations, such as faith-based groups, food kitchens, homeless shelters, and community centers, can apply
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After devastating flooding and severe weather events struck Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties in March 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Oregon Governor Tina Kotek's request for a Major Disaster Declaration. Representatives Val Hoyle, Ron Wyden, and Jeff Merkley welcome this decision, which will provide
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Lanzhou City has taken immediate action to ensure the safety and stability of its transportation sector as the region prepares for the flood season. On July 28, the Municipal Transportation Bureau convened a crucial meeting with over 60 attendees, including key stakeholders and leaders from various transportation companies and projects.
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Heavy rainfall in China's northern regions has led to a significant increase in water levels, prompting the State Council to issue a high-level warning. The Ministry of Water Resources has raised the flood emergency response level to Level III, requiring local water conservancy departments to intensify their efforts
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As heavy rainfall hits East China, North China, and Northeast China, triggering floods and geological disasters, General Secretary Xi Jinping has issued important instructions on flood prevention and disaster relief efforts to ensure the safety of people's lives and property. The State Council of the People's
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In the aftermath of the catastrophic flash floods in Central Texas, which took the lives of over 130 Texans, including dozens of children, Senator John Cornyn has written a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, encouraging the Commission to review the emergency alert infrastructure utilized during the
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U.S. Senator John Cornyn recently sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, encouraging the Commission to review emergency systems utilized during the recent Central Texas floods to help inform new policy-making and encourage participation by state and local disaster management officials. The letter highlights the
