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Governor Josh Stein recently visited Chapel Hill to survey the damage caused by Tropical Storm Chantal, which struck central North Carolina on July 6. The storm brought heavy rainfall, resulting in record or near-record water levels in the Haw River, the Eno River, and Jordan Lake, among others. The governor
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The Philippines Senate is pushing for three legislative measures to strengthen the country's disaster resilience and flood control system. Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan is proposing the Rainwater Runoff Management and Control Act, the National Land Use Act of 2025, and the National Water Resources Management Act
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Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, has commended Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her swift and effective response to the recent flash floods that devastated various parts of the province. Chief Minister Nawaz's leadership in coordinating rescue and relief efforts saved numerous lives and
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Since the flood season began, Yangsong Town in the Huairou District of Beijing Municipality has taken multiple measures to comprehensively carry out flood prevention and preparedness work to protect the lives and property of the people. The measures focus on careful arrangements and improved emergency plans, targeted inspections to eliminate
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In the face of severe weather conditions such as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, Dalianwan Subdistrict in Shenyang has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and stability of its residents. Specifically, Jiahe Community has been at the forefront of these efforts, adopting a strict duty system and emergency
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Protesters gathered near the White House on Monday to commemorate the lives of 27 children who died in a devastating flood at Camp Mystic in Texas. The activists, including mothers from Texas, blamed government cuts to critical agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), Federal Emergency Management
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Research conducted by Universitas Internasional Batam in collaboration with other organizations has shed light on the importance of community-based disaster management in mitigating the impact of floods and landslides on road networks. The study found that natural disasters in the form of floods and erosion pose significant challenges for governments
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Torrential rains that began last week have triggered flash floods and landslides across South Korea, displacing thousands and destroying homes and farmland. The downpours intensified over the weekend, with some areas seeing record-breaking hourly rainfall. More than 14,000 people have been evacuated, and damage has been reported in 15
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has been praised by Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, for her swift and effective response during the recent flash floods that hit various areas of the province. The floods brought significant challenges, but CM Maryam Nawaz's proactive actions, including
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Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. has written a scathing letter to President Trump, urging him to immediately fire FEMA Acting Administrator David Richardson due to his lack of qualifications, wrong priorities, and deadly inaction during the Texas floods that killed at least 135 people, including elementary school children. Pallone argues that
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Zhuang Jiaxiang, the county party secretary of Hui'an County in Fujian Province, led a team on July 19 to conduct research on social governance, inspect flood prevention, typhoon prevention, and production safety in Chongwu Town and Dongling Town. County leaders Cai Xumeng and Chen Zongde also attended the
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The death toll in Texas has risen to 135 after devastating floods ravaged the state over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with most deaths occurring in Kerr County. The floods have also left dozens of people missing, but authorities have since accounted for nearly all of them, with only
