Floods
Hurricane Melissa, currently raging through the Caribbean, poses a significant threat of landslides in Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, the heavy rainfall totals of up to 40 inches in certain areas, combined with mountainous terrain, create a "worrisome" landslide risk. Landslides,
Floods
Heavy rainfall in the Visayas is expected to continue within the next 12 hours, sparking a fresh warning from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) for possible flash floods. The warning comes as the region is still reeling from the effects of Tropical Storm Ramil, which dumped
Floods
Severe rainfall pounded Boca Raton, Florida, causing widespread flooding and damage to properties. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Miami reported torrential thunderstorms that persisted for hours, breaking rainfall records across the region. Videos captured the dramatic flooding, with floodwaters entering the lobby of a luxury hotel and cars submerged
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The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) in Lahore, led by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Younus and Dean Faculty of Veterinary Science Prof Dr Aneela Zameer Durrani, has dispatched flood relief goods to affected families in Punjab. The relief efforts aim to provide assistance to those in need,
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Hurricane Melissa continued to strengthen late Sunday, bringing a threat of catastrophic flooding to parts of the northern Caribbean, including Jamaica and Haiti. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that the storm could grow even stronger, possibly reaching Category 5 status by Monday, with maximum sustained winds expected to
Floods
Hurricane Melissa continued to strengthen late Sunday, bringing a threat of catastrophic flooding to parts of the northern Caribbean, including Jamaica and Haiti. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that the storm could grow even stronger, possibly reaching Category 5 status by Monday, with maximum sustained winds expected to
Floods
Severe weather continues to pummel Florida, with areas such as Eustis and Boca Raton experiencing massive flooding. Between 15 to 18 inches of rain fell in eastern Lake County, with two to three inches more rainfall expected, according to the National Weather Service. A flash flood emergency was issued for
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Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified to a Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 kph) and the potential to become a Category 5 hurricane by Sunday night. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warns of catastrophic flooding and torrential rain in Jamaica and Haiti, with up
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The rapid expansion of urbanization and city development is a leading cause of land use change from natural to artificial surfaces, increasing the risk of flooding with numerous social and economic consequences. In this context, researchers from Allameh Tabatabai University in Iran have explored the effectiveness of Low-Impact Development (LID)
Floods
Tropical Storm Melissa is poised to wreak havoc on the northern Caribbean, with forecasters warning of catastrophic flooding, landslides, and life-threatening flash floods. The storm, which has already killed four people, is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane, bringing with it heavy rainfall and powerful winds. Jamaica and Haiti
Local government
Government's efforts in alleviating the trail of destruction caused by the 2016-17 flood disaster in Tsholotsho have been commended, with over 300 families having been rebuilt and capacitated. The Matabeleland North Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Richard Moyo, highlighted the importance of disaster risk reduction,
Floods
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly strengthened into a Category 3 storm, threatening catastrophic consequences for Jamaica and southern Haiti. Forecasters warn of disastrous flooding and landslides, with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness urging citizens to take the weather threat seriously. As the storm approaches, authorities in Jamaica activate over 650 shelters
