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Heavy rainfall in Pakistan, triggering floods and killing hundreds, was worsened by human-caused climate change, according to a new study by World Weather Attribution. The study found that rainfall from June 24 to July 23 in Pakistan was 10% to 15% heavier due to climate change, leading to many building
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A massive cloudburst triggered a flash flood and massive debris slide in Dharali village of Uttarkashi, causing widespread destruction and trapping several people. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with the District Magistrate confirming four casualties earlier in the day. The situation worsened as more houses were washed away, and over
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Faced with the threat of heavy rainfall, the Xihu District of Liaoning Province took swift action to implement flood control and drought relief measures. The district government prioritized flood prevention, holding three district-wide meetings on the matter and conducting field investigations to ensure effective implementation. As a result, a highly
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Comrade Xu Yan, the commander-in-chief of the Huahao Company Flood Control and Rescue Team, led a team of brave personnel to battle the severe floodwaters in the Miyun Reservoir. Responding to the District Water Affairs Bureau's flood control and rescue directives, he assembled his team and rushed to
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Chennai, known as the Gateway to South India, typically experiences hot and humid weather conditions during the summer and early monsoon months. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy skies for Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with the city's weather expected to remain warm and
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Wenjing Street in Beijing Municipality has been facing severe and complicated weather conditions since the beginning of the flood season. To protect the lives and property of the people, the street has taken proactive measures to carry out flood prevention and disaster reduction work. By prioritizing emergency response, conducting comprehensive
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Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for several New York counties, urging residents to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding. Heavy downpours are forecasted to impact downstate New York, specifically in the Mid-Hudson, New York City, and Long Island Regions, with significant flooding possible. Flood
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Heavy to torrential rain caused flooding in western, central-eastern, and central-northern parts of Liaoning Province, prompting prompt responses from local authorities. The Provincial Flood Control Office coordinated with various agencies to ensure river levels were stable, reservoirs were operating safely, and residents were evacuated to safety. Meanwhile, local governments in
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As the Shanxi Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters Office warned of an impending heavy rainfall, five departments, including the Provincial Meteorological Bureau and the Provincial Water Resources Department, analyzed and assessed the flood control situation and implemented prevention and response work. The province is expected to experience heavy
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Heavy rainfall is likely to continue in Uttar Pradesh, with active monsoon conditions prevailing in the state. A low-pressure area over northwestern Madhya Pradesh is expected to bring heavy showers to many parts of the state, with a significant amount of rainfall predicted for Western UP on Tuesday. The state
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Torrential rainfall in northern China has triggered a string of deadly landslides, flash floods, and large-scale evacuations, with thousands displaced and over 10,000 residents left without power. The fiercest storms have hit the provinces of Hebei, Tianjin, and Shanxi, with Beijing particularly vulnerable due to its dense population and
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Heavy rains from July 28 to 31 are expected to trigger floods and landslides in Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warning of potential urban flooding in Muzaffarabad and Bagh due to heavy downpours. The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has
