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The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has completed a project to prevent landslides and flash floods in the Central and mountainous areas of the North, aiming to minimize human and property damage while promoting sustainable socio-economic development. The project has been built on the situation of increasing landslides and flash
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Horrific visuals have emerged from Dharali in Uttarkashi after a sudden cloudburst and landslide swept through the area, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. The disaster struck around 1:45 PM near Dharali village, about 4 km from the Indian Army Camp at Harshil, resulting in
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The Vietnam Red Cross Society has announced emergency relief worth nearly 665 million VND (25,386 USD) for communities in the northern provinces of Dien Bien and Son La, which have suffered extensive damage from flash floods, landslides, and prolonged torrential rains since late July. The relief package includes cash
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The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has sounded a high alert due to forecasts of heavy rainfall in the coming days, posing a significant risk of glacial lake outbursts, landslides, and flooding in the region. According to government spokesperson Faizullah Firaq, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning of intense weather
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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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In a move to address the devastating consequences of flash floods and landslides in San La Province, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an official dispatch calling for focused efforts to ensure the safety of people and their properties. At least four people have been reported missing and two
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Scientists from Northwestern University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed a novel approach to predicting landslides by integrating various hydrological processes with a machine-learning model. The new framework offers a more accurate and dynamic understanding of what drives these destructive events, potentially improving early warning systems,
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Scientists from Northwestern University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed a process-based framework that provides a more accurate and dynamic approach to landslide prediction over large areas. The new approach integrates various water-related processes with a machine-learning model to account for diverse and sometimes compounding factors
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to New Mexico small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and residents affected by severe storms, flooding, and landslides in June. The disaster declaration covers Lincoln County, which is eligible for both Physical Damage Loans and
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has initiated support for state and local recovery efforts in Lincoln County, New Mexico, following severe storms, flooding, and landslides that began on June 23, 2025. Financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in the affected area, covering basic home repair costs, personal
