21 Feb 2019

Thousands of cattle feared dead after drought-stricken Australia is hit by intense flooding

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Stranded cows are seen surrounded by floodwater in Queensland, Australia February 5, 2019 in this still picture obtained from social media on February 8, 2019. (REUTERS) Thousands of drought-stricken cattle are feared dead in Australia after a storm brought torrential downpours and intense … Read More
1 Jan 2019

Death toll from Philippine landslides, floods climbs to 85

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The casualties, including young children, were mostly killed when their homes collapsed in landslides after days of heavy rain in several provinces in the central Philippines, said Ricardo Jalad, executive director of the national disaster agency. About 20 tropical cyclones … Read More
25 Dec 2018

Over 75,000 people affected by floods

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Over 75,000 people belonging to 22,823 have been affected by flash floods and heavy winds in the Northern Province after days of heavy rains. Out of those affected, over 11,000 people were evacuated to 35 safe locations as their homes … Read More
30 Oct 2018

Venice Flooding Is Worst in a Decade; Severe Weather in Italy Kills at Least 11

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ROME — Violent thunderstorms, small tornadoes that blew roofs off homes, and winds equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane lashed Italy from Piedmont to Sicily early this week, leaving at least 11 people dead, many injured, and firefighters and other … Read More
24 Sep 2018

Hurricane Florence: 10 days after storm, fresh chaos in Carolinas

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David Covington jumps from a porch railing to his canoe along with Maura Walbourne and her sister Katie Walborne in Conway, S.C. on Sept. 23, 2018. The three paddled a canoe to Covington’s home on Long Avenue on Sunday to … Read More

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