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The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend has surpassed 100 as the massive search continues for missing people. Deaths reached 104 on Monday. In hard-hit Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic and several other summer camps, searchers have found the bodies of 84 people, …
Read More »Heavy rain sparks landslide, flooding in Bolivian capital
A landslide caused by heavy rains after a prolonged drought in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, flooded dozens of homes early Sunday, local authorities said. It swept away a young girl, spurred evacuations and left parts of the city without electricity. Torrential rain on Saturday caused a river to …
Read More »Death toll in Spanish flooding rises past 200
The death toll from historic flash floods in Spain climbed to least 205 people on Friday, with many more believed to be missing, as the initial shock gave way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity. Spanish emergency authorities said 202 of the victims were in the eastern region of Valencia, and officials …
Read More »Thousands of soldiers, volunteers join cleanup efforts after Spain flooding kills more than 200
An arts and science centre that normally plays host to opera performances was transformed on Saturday into the nerve centre for a massive cleanup operation after catastrophic floods this week in eastern Spain claimed at least 207 lives. Volunteers went to Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences for the first co-ordinated cleanup organized by …
Read More »North Shore residents relive flooding from a decade ago
North Vancouver residents are cleaning up after a devastating storm brought record-breaking rainfall to the area this weekend, overwhelming their stormwater system and causing significant flooding across the district. Longtime Lynn Valley resident James Hustvedt said the situation felt eerily familiar to the catastrophic localized flash flood that struck the area a …
Read More »U.S. southeast grapples with widespread outages, flooding in wake of deadly Hurricane Helene
Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue Saturday — as the cleanup began from the tempest that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. southeast and left millions of customers without power. Helene blew ashore in Florida’s Big Bend region …
Read More »Nepal flooding, landslides after heavy rains leave dozens dead
Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 151 people, with 56 missing, officials said on Sunday. The floods brought traffic and normal activity to a standstill in the Kathmandu valley, where 37 deaths were …
Read More »Toronto seeing wettest summer ever as rainfall grips Eastern Canada
If you’re thinking there has been a lot of rain this summer in Toronto, you’re right. In fact, many parts of Eastern Canada have been seeing a wetter than normal year – and with just over a month until summer ends, the country’s largest city has seen already seen its …
Read More »Major water main break causes flooding near Montreal’s Jacques Cartier bridge – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 16, 2024 8:11 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Large amounts of water were pouring onto streets near the Jacques Cartier bridge in Montreal this morning after a major water main break. Images broadcast by networks Radio-Canada …
Read More »For losers in bids for federal cash to protect against climate disaster, fears remain
For communities where roads and homes are damaged in climate disasters, losing out on bids for federal help to protect against coming storms are one more blow from which to recover. Standing beside a wharf that is slowly being dismantled by Bay of Fundy tides, Dave Davies said Thursday it …
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