Floods
China has successfully defended against the strongest rainfall since the beginning of the flood season in the Haihe River Basin, according to the State Oceanic Administration. The heavy rainfall, which occurred from July 24 to 27, covered an area of approximately 160,000 square kilometers in the central and northern
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As the main flood season began in June, Yanbian Prefecture in Jilin Province took proactive actions to mitigate the risks of geological disasters caused by heavy rainfall. By strengthening the "three checks" mechanism and "focus + three inspections" system, the prefecture built a solid line of defense
Natural resources
Heavy rainfall has caused record-breaking heavy rainfall and flood risks in several provinces of China, prompting the Ministry of Natural Resources to hold an emergency consultation meeting on July 27. The meeting aimed to deploy work on preventing geological disasters caused by the heavy rainfall. The China Meteorological Administration has
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Researchers at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa have discovered that existing sea level rise models for coastal cities often overlook the impacts of rainfall on infrastructure, which can lead to severe flooding and contamination of stormwater inlets. A study published in Scientific Reports found that by 2050,
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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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Farmers in the Southern zone of Plateau are facing a severe drought, with crops wilting and discoloring due to short rainfall. The six local government areas of Wase, Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikang, Shendam, and Qua-an Pqn are affected, with maize, rice, groundnuts, millet, and beans cultivation taking place. According
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Lucknow's residents witnessed widespread devastation on Friday as the city was pounded by heavy rain, resulting in a building collapse, uprooted trees, and power outages. The rain caused a significant amount of flooding, with several areas, including Gomti Nagar, Kamta, Chinhat, and the entire Faizabad Road stretch, experiencing
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Heavy rainfall and strong winds lashed Lucknow on Friday evening, bringing an end to the city's prolonged hot and humid weather conditions. However, the rain brought with it its own set of woes, including waterlogging, traffic jams, and power outages across the city. A 22-year-old man, Ravi Kumar
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Heavy downpours are expected in the northwest of the country, prompting weather advisories and alerts for glacial lake outbursts, exacerbated by climate change. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is experiencing heavier rainfall than the same period last year, leading to severe destruction and damage to infrastructure, crops, and businesses. Rescue operations
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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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Rainfall associated with a strong cold front is expected to bring temporary relief to drought-hit areas in South Australia and Victoria, with total rainfall amounts ranging from 10 to 20mm in some regions and up to 25mm in other areas. However, the prolonged dry spell that has lasted for almost
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A team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has developed a machine learning-based nowcast forecasting system to predict rainfall at least 90 minutes ahead of rains. The system, which will be launched next week, will analyze weather radars to provide accurate forecasts. The data will be furnished on
