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Fujian Province in China has issued a urgent call to action as Typhoon Wipha brought intense rainfall to the region, despite not making a direct landfall. The Provincial Flood Control Headquarters has convened an emergency meeting to deploy work to prevent heavy rainfall, emphasizing the need for localities and departments
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Heavy rains hit Rongcheng in the early morning of July 21, prompting Fuzhou to issue a level III emergency response for urban drainage and flood control. The city's authorities sprang into action, conducting grid-based inspections and emergency drainage operations to ensure the safety of residents and smooth traffic.
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Heavy rainfall from Tropical Depression Dante and the southwest monsoon has caused widespread flooding and landslides in Luzon, leaving thousands of people affected, displaced, and in need of assistance. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRMMC) reported that seven people have been killed, seven injured, and eight missing,
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Torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides have claimed 13 lives in Pakistan, as authorities warn of a potentially deadlier threat from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), flash floods, and landslides in the country's glaciated north. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh GLOF alert for Gilgit-Baltistan
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Heavy rain brought by Typhoon Wipha has caused severe flooding in Nan Province, Thailand. The accumulated rainfall exceeded 200 millimeters, causing the Nan River to rise rapidly. Flooding has been reported in many areas, including Pua, Bo Kluea, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Tha Wang Pha, and several other districts. The heavy
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As I live in the deserts of Dubai, I have a unique perspective on water shortages, having experienced the region's excessive use of this valuable resource firsthand. Meanwhile, back in the UK, a hosepipe ban has been implemented in various areas due to drought, with residents finding creative
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Tourists planning to visit Vietnam and Southeast Asia have been warned about the potential dangers of Storm Wipha, which is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flooding to the region. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a travel warning for Vietnam, advising travelers to expect
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Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rainfall to Haikou, Hainan Island, on July 20, causing waterlogging on many roads. In response, the Haikou Municipal People's Government coordinated with the traffic police and drainage departments to ensure the safety of citizens. According to reports, the rainfall reached the level of heavy
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Liaoning Province in eastern China is responding to heavy rainfall and flooding that began on July 21, with moderate to heavy rain reported in several areas, including Benxi and Dandong. The province's flood control office reported that 16,204 people were relocated, mainly in Benxi, Dandong, Anshan, and
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The tropical storm Wipha has made a second landfall in Vietnam, bringing torrential rain and strong winds to the region, after lashing China earlier this week. The storm has caused widespread destruction, killing dozens and leaving thousands displaced. Heavy rain in China's eastern province of Shandong has killed
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Kerala is bracing itself for a prolonged spell of heavy rainfall as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the state until July 25. Several districts in Kerala have been put on yellow or orange alert, with some districts experiencing heavy to very heavy rainfall. Strong surface
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Union home minister Amit Shah has directed the formation of a multi-sectoral central team to study and address the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh. The team, comprising experts from various government institutions, will assess the damages and provide recommendations to mitigate the impact of future
