On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates suffered a year and a half of rain in a single day, leaving much of Dubai under water. Now, experts have questioned whether the …
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Dubai is under water. Strong storms have caused Flash floods in the United Arab Emirates, leading to shocking scenes circulating on social media: cars abandoned on the side of the …
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This story originally appeared in Canadian National Observer and is part of the Climatic desk collaboration. A plan to charge Toronto homeowners and businesses for paved surfaces on their properties …
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Florence’s iconic 700-year-old Ponte Vecchio bridge, which survived Nazi destruction, Allied bombs and devastating floods to become a popular tourist selfie spot, will receive a £2 million makeover.
by ElijahOne of Italy’s best-known bridges that has survived Allied bombs, devastating floods and 700 years of visitors is set to be renovated. With the Arno River flowing below, Florence’s Ponte …
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Flash floods sweep through downtown New Orleans as brutal storms hit the Gulf Coast with hail, rain and 70 mph winds leaving 180,000 people without power and schools closed
by JackStrong storms are battering the Gulf Coast, generating flash flooding and tornado warnings for millions of people from Texas to the Florida panhandle. Flooding and high winds have closed roads …
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Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne weather: When will it end – urgent warnings about ‘dangerous’ floods as severe weather causes chaos on Australia’s east coast
by ElijahBy Padraig Collins and Eliza Mcphee for WhatsNew2Day Australia Published: 02:26EDT, April 5, 2024 | Updated: 02:26EDT, April 5, 2024 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– All New South …
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Stawell Gift delayed as torrential downpour floods running track in regional Victoria
by ElijahSoon: The Stawell Gift finals were delayed due to major storms in western Victoria. The famous foot race began in 1878 and has been held every year except five since. …
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From floods to footy famine — how these teams have come back from the brink to take the field in 2024
by ElijahGraham Hosier left New Zealand 40 years ago for Australia, eschewing rugby because of Australian rules. But the Corowa-Rutherglen Football Netball Club president still considers himself a Kiwi and feels …
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Spring break sparks fears as Florida floods with deadly drugs believed to be ‘100% fentanyl’: Dealers exploit the chaos to sell illegal substances and target young people on social media.
by JackDealers are flooding Florida with fake party drugs that could be “100% fentanyl” as they exploit spring break madness, state officials warn. They use social media to advertise drugs, including …
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As China’s BYD floods Europe with cheap electric cars, can old-fashioned tariffs slam on the brakes?
by ElijahA giant Chinese cargo ship lumbers along the west coast of Africa before rounding the Cape of Good Hope. The ‘BYD Explorer 1’ returns from a potentially game-changing trade mission: …