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As Storm Floris approaches, the Met Office has issued an amber warning for severe weather in Scotland, with expected winds of over 80mph in some areas, and a yellow warning for the North East, north west, Ireland, and Wales, where winds of up to 60mph are predicted at the coast
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As the summer months give way to the coming storm, the UK is bracing itself for the impact of Storm Floris, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning for wind covering Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland, north Wales, and the north of England. The storm, which is expected to
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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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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $1 million to support disaster-relief employment and workforce training in 11 Arkansas counties. The funding, awarded in response to severe storms that caused widespread devastation in April, will assist with cleanup and recovery efforts in Dallas, Hempstead, Izard, Lafayette,
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Cebuanos are once again advised to be vigilant as Typhoon Emong strengthens the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds, rough seas, and scattered rain showers to the province this weekend. This comes just a week after Severe Tropical Storm Crising caused significant disruptions in parts of Cebu. While the typhoon itself
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Serious flooding has ravaged several provinces in Laos, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Storm Wipha has caused heavy rainfall, resulting in overflowing rivers and severe flooding in Luang Prabang, Huaphan, Xiengkhouang, Xayabouly, Khammuan, and Vientiane provinces. The affected areas include districts in Luang Prabang, such as Xiengngeun,
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Pittsburgh is experiencing a stifling summer heat wave, with humidity levels peaking in June due to a tropical weather pattern parked over the Mid-Atlantic for weeks. The region has been moister than normal this summer, and a lack of cool nights is exacerbating the issue. As a result, residents are
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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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Kentucky residents who sustained damage or loss during the April severe storms and flooding have until July 25 to apply for federal disaster assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging those affected to apply as soon as possible, as the deadline approaches. With various methods to apply, including
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms battered Shoebury last night, leading to three separate flooding incidents that required the attention of firefighters. The Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning for south Essex, warning of torrential rain that could bring flooding to the area. As a result, firefighters at Shoebury Fire
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Governor Josh Stein recently visited Chapel Hill to survey the damage caused by Tropical Storm Chantal, which struck central North Carolina on July 6. The storm brought heavy rainfall, resulting in record or near-record water levels in the Haw River, the Eno River, and Jordan Lake, among others. The governor
