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Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South

LYONS, Ga. — Twisted equipment and snapped tree limbs still litter Chris Hopkins’ Georgia farm more than two months after Hurricane Helene made its deadly march across the South. It is emotionally draining.” Farmer Chris Hopkins stands in one of his cotton fields before being harvested, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, near Lyons, Ga. Farmer Chris Hopkins stands in one of …

Georgia Florida Farmers Hurricane South Cotton Share

2 days, 17 hours ago

New damage delays I-40 reopening in North Carolina closed by Helene

Associated Press

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — The reopening of a section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding has been delayed after more asphalt from eastbound lanes fell this week, the state Department of Transportation said on Friday. The primary road connection between North Carolina and eastern Tennessee was severed in late September as flooding in …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

Sir David Jason, 84, praises 'hysterical and moving' Only Fools and Horses The Musical and admits it 'brought a tear to my eye'

Daily Mail

Sir David Jason has praised the 'hysterical and moving' Only Fools and Horses: The Musical after it's gala performance. The actor, 84, who portrayed Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter on the beloved BBC sitcom, said the stage show 'brought a tear to my eye' as memories of his time on the series came flooding back. Sir David Jason has praised the …

London Horses Character Del David Bbc My Eye

3 days, 17 hours ago

Yearender 2024: A world altered by climate change | IN PICS

India TV News

Image Source : AP 1/10 Pools of water caused by heavy rainfall between sand dunes are visible in the desert town of Merzouga, Morocco. Image Source : AP 4/10 Throughout the year, there was way too much water in some places and not enough in others, increasingly common as climate change alters natural weather patterns. Image Source : AP 6/10 …

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain don festive red ensembles for opening of new hospital

Daily Mail

Queen Letizia of Spain donned a festive red ensemble as she and her husband attended an inauguration ceremony for a new hospital on Thursday. Queen Letizia of Spain donned a festive red ensemble as she and her husband attended an inauguration ceremony for a new hospital on Thursday The royal, 52, and King Felipe VI, both beamed as they presided …

Spain Royal Christmas Queen Red Festive Card

4 days, 7 hours ago

King Felipe and Queen Letizia release Christmas card with never-before-seen family photo

Daily Mail

The Spanish royals released their annual Christmas card featuring a never-before-seen family photo and a touching message for those affected by the deadly floods in Valencia. The never-before-seen family picture featured in the Christmas card was snapped after the royals presided over the Solemn Changing of the Royal Guard in June A total of 224 people died in the floods, …

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5 days, 17 hours ago

Elderly couple nails hook steps of Gulabi Sadi. Video is Internet's new favourite

India Today

A video of an elderly couple has taken the internet by storm with their spirited dance performance at a sangeet event. The heartwarming video shows the couple dancing to the viral Marathi song Gulabi Sadi and has already garnered over three million views on Instagram. “Reason I pay my internet bill for,” a user said, while another added, “Soo cute!” …

Video Couple User Gulabi Sadi

6 days, 17 hours ago

Heavy rainfalls and extreme heatwave warnings forecast for parts of Queensland

ABC

Parts of Queensland have been submerged by flash flooding overnight, with more rainfall predicted in the next 24 hours, as towns in the north and west of the state brace for a severe-to-extreme heatwave. Senior meteorologist Felim Hanniffy said Warner north of Brisbane and areas to the north-west "received rainfalls of up to 150 millimetres". Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour …

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1 week ago

Yangtze 'digital twin' helps mitigate impact of flooding

China Daily

Ships pass the five-tier ship lock of the Three Gorges Project in October. The quality of these dikes is weaker and poses significant hidden dangers during flood defense, said Li Anqiang, deputy chief engineer of the Changjiang Institute of Survey, Planning, Design and Research Corporation of the Changjiang Water Resources Commission. On July 2, having calculated through the digital twin, …

Water Digital Resources Flood Twin Yangtze Dikes

1 week ago

Yangtze 'digital twin' helps mitigate impact of flooding

China Daily

Ships pass the five-tier ship lock of the Three Gorges Project in October. The quality of these dikes is weaker and poses significant hidden dangers during flood defense, said Li Anqiang, deputy chief engineer of the Changjiang Institute of Survey, Planning, Design and Research Corporation of the Changjiang Water Resources Commission. On July 2, having calculated through the digital twin, …

Resources Flood Dikes Gorges Changjiang Water Yangtze Digital Twin Helps

1 week, 1 day ago

People stranded in many low-lying areas of Sivaganga villages

The Hindu

For the third consecutive day, many low-lying areas were under water and after a causeway had submerged, people were stranded in Pattamangalam, Kandramanikam and Chokkanathapuram villages in Sivaganga district on Sunday. After the Yeriyur Kalungupatti tank received copious inflow, the surplus water started flowing into Manimutharu river. According to a Water Resources department official, the Yeriyur tank, spread on a …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Kanimozhi inspects flood-affected areas in Thoothukudi

The Hindu

Around 1,585 individuals were accommodated in 33 flood relief shelters across the district, said Thoothukudi Lok Sabha Member K. Kanimozhi. Addressing the media during her inspection, she said that around 1,585 persons had been relocated to flood relief shelters across the district as a precautionary measure due to the flood threat from the Tamirabharani river. During her visit, Ms. Kanimozhi …

Kanimozhi Flood Inspection

1 week, 1 day ago

Incessant rain floods Thoothukudi collectorate, disrupts public life

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: As heavy rainfall paralysed public life in Thoothukudi on Saturday, the district collectorate campus stood marooned making the premises inaccessible for public servants. "The water level suddenly rose as Soreespuram tank started overflowing," said one S Sahararaj, while returning from the SP office. The Uppar odai, infamous for flooding the Thoothukudi corporation areas, was brimming due to heavy rain …

Water Tank Thoothukudi Korampallam Collectorate Campus Uppar

1 week, 2 days ago

Heavy rainfall triggers major flooding in Thoothukudi

The Hindu

Heavy rainfall for the third consecutive day led to major flooding and inundation in many areas in Thoothukudi district. The already persisting low pressure area brought heavy downpour to Thoothukudi from the late hours of Friday. In Thoothukudi city, heavy rainfall resulted in waterlogging in major areas such as TMB Colony, Rajiv Nagar, Thabal Thandhi Colony and Palayamkottai High Road. …

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1 week, 2 days ago

₹5 crore sanctioned to prevent flooding at Periyar Bus Stand, says Municipal Administration Minister Nehru in Tirunelveli

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister K.N. Nehru on Saturday announced that ₹5 crore has been allocated to commence the work at Periyar Bus Stand to prevent flooding during the monsoon season. Addressing the media in Tirunelveli, the Minister said that the district has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past two days causing flooding in various areas, including the Periyar …

Water Nehru Periyar Bus Stand Prevent Flooding

1 week, 2 days ago

Mayiladuthurai most vulnerable to climate change, action plan unveiled

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Mayiladuthurai became the first district in Tamil Nadu to get a District Climate Action Plan, an ambitious move to tackle the pressing challenges posed by climate change. The DCAP prepared by Anna University’s Climate Studio with the support of the Department of Environment and Climate Change, was released by Chief Minister M K Stalin during a recent meeting of …

Climate Change Change Climate Water District Mayiladuthurai Dcap

1 week, 3 days ago

Rs 5,000-cr plan to prevent damage by heavy rains, flooding in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle

Belagavi: A permanent plan worth Rs 5,000 crore has been formulated to prevent the damage caused by heavy rains and flooding in areas under the jurisdiction of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, announced Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. The Minister explained that flood-prone areas in Bengaluru have been identified, and measures are being implemented to improve stormwater drains and residential …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Puducherry government to expedite insurance settlement process for vehicles damaged in flood during Cyclone Fengal

The Hindu

The Puducherry government has decided to expedite the settlement of insurance claims for vehicles damaged in heavy rainfall and consequent flooding under the impact of Cyclone Fengal in the Union Territory. Following this, owners of these vehicles approached the insurance companies for claims and after initial inspection by the Insurance Supervisors, the vehicles were sent to the workshops for repair.” …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Crucial dam at risk as Kurds and Turkish-backed groups battle in northern Syria

CNN

CNN — A crucial dam is at risk as fighting continues in several areas of northern Syria between Kurdish groups and Turkish-backed factions. The SDF said Friday that after three days of fighting around the dam and an important bridge across the Euphrates river, its forces had driven back “the mercenaries’ attacks.” It claimed to have killed more than 200 …

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1 week, 3 days ago

High-level meet to discuss Thanthonnithuruthu issue, says Minister

The Hindu

Industries Minister P. Rajeeve on Thursday said a high-level meeting would be held to find a solution to the issue of frequent flooding of homes on Thanthonnithuruthu even as island residents virtually laid siege to the office of the Goshree Islands Development Authority holding it responsible for the situation. Residents alleged that GIDA’s lackadaisical attitude resulted in the island being …

Island Bund Gida Residents Alleged Thanthonnithuruthu

1 week, 4 days ago

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi seen for first time since their multi-million-pound Cotswolds home was hit by flooding

Daily Mail

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have been pictured stepping out together for the first time since they moved from sunny California to the rain-sodden English countryside. Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have been pictured stepping out together for the first time since they moved from sunny California to the rain-sodden English countryside The couple …

Weather Cotswolds English Couple Trump California First Time

1 week, 4 days ago

CM Stalin wishes actor Rajinikanth on 74th birthday

Deccan Chronicle

Superstar Rajinikanth turned 74 on December 12, with fans from across the world flooding social media with heartfelt wishes and tributes to honor the legendary actor. “Happy birthday to my wonderful friend, Superstar @rajinikanth, who has crossed borders and made everyone from six to sixty fans with his acting and style! I wish you, who have been accumulating continuous successes …

Rajinikanth Stalin Birthday Superstar

1 week, 4 days ago

Police and bystanders rescue two people stranded on car roof in Pilbara flood

ABC

Two teachers have been rescued after they were swept away by floodwaters and stranded for hours in Western Australia's remote Pilbara. Police said the 56-year-old man and 50-year-old woman were trying to cross a river outside Jigalong, more than 1,300 kilometres north-east of Perth, when their four-wheel drive was swamped by rising water. "We managed to get choppered across the …

Flood Martin River Pilbara Mr Martin Gascoyne Jigalong

1 week, 4 days ago

North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming Democratic governor’s powers

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday enacted a law over the governor’s veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections. Many provisions within the 132-page law seek to diminish powers afforded to Gov.-elect Josh Stein, incoming attorney general Jeff Jackson, the next Democratic lieutenant governor …

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Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South

New damage delays I-40 reopening in North Carolina closed by Helene

Sir David Jason, 84, praises 'hysterical and moving' Only Fools and Horses The Musical and admits it 'brought a tear to my eye'

Yearender 2024: A world altered by climate change | IN PICS

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain don festive red ensembles for opening of new hospital

King Felipe and Queen Letizia release Christmas card with never-before-seen family photo

Elderly couple nails hook steps of Gulabi Sadi. Video is Internet's new favourite

Heavy rainfalls and extreme heatwave warnings forecast for parts of Queensland

Yangtze 'digital twin' helps mitigate impact of flooding

Yangtze 'digital twin' helps mitigate impact of flooding

People stranded in many low-lying areas of Sivaganga villages

Kanimozhi inspects flood-affected areas in Thoothukudi

Incessant rain floods Thoothukudi collectorate, disrupts public life

Heavy rainfall triggers major flooding in Thoothukudi

₹5 crore sanctioned to prevent flooding at Periyar Bus Stand, says Municipal Administration Minister Nehru in Tirunelveli

Mayiladuthurai most vulnerable to climate change, action plan unveiled

Rs 5,000-cr plan to prevent damage by heavy rains, flooding in Bengaluru

Puducherry government to expedite insurance settlement process for vehicles damaged in flood during Cyclone Fengal

Crucial dam at risk as Kurds and Turkish-backed groups battle in northern Syria

High-level meet to discuss Thanthonnithuruthu issue, says Minister

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi seen for first time since their multi-million-pound Cotswolds home was hit by flooding

CM Stalin wishes actor Rajinikanth on 74th birthday

Police and bystanders rescue two people stranded on car roof in Pilbara flood

North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming Democratic governor’s powers