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Why Australians are being warned to prepare for a very wet summer
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Australians are being warned to prepare for a very wet summer

Daily Mail  

Meteorologists have warned there is a strong chance of La Niña forming ahead of summer and bringing heavy rain and flooding to Australia's east. Weatherzone's Joel Pippard said a 'clear La Niña signal' was emerging in the central Pacific Ocean in the form of a pool of cold water collecting about 150m below the surface. Meteorologists are warning there is …

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Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people missing
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people over 7 days, with 103 people missing

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days, and another 103 were reported missing, local authorities said Sunday. Residents evacuate from a neighborhood flooded by heavy rains, in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, Saturday, May 4, 2024. He had previously said …

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Brazil Rains & Floods Kill 39 People In Rio Grande do Sul, Over 70 Missing
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil Rains & Floods Kill 39 People In Rio Grande do Sul, Over 70 Missing

ABP News  

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, claiming 39 lives, reported news agency Reuters. The previous floods occurred in July, September, and November last year, resulting in the loss of 75 lives, reported British news website The Guardian. In Feliz, a town located 50 miles from the state capital, Porto Alegre, a …

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Brazil's southern state hit by worst rainfall in over 80 years; 39 killed so far, 68 missing | VIDEO
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil's southern state hit by worst rainfall in over 80 years; 39 killed so far, 68 missing | VIDEO

India TV News  

Brasilia: Heavy rains have battered Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, with at least 39 people killed so far and the death count is expected to rise as 68 people remain unaccounted for, according to local authorities on Friday. Rio Grande do Sul's civil defence authority said at least 24,000 had been displaced as the storms affected more …

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After devastating rainfall in UAE and Oman, experts urge integration of climate resilience in urban development plans
7 months, 2 weeks ago

After devastating rainfall in UAE and Oman, experts urge integration of climate resilience in urban development plans

Hindustan Times  

In the aftermath of the record-breaking rainfall in the UAE and Oman, which led to severe impacts on its infrastructure, experts are calling for an urgent revision of urban development and emergency preparedness plans to integrate considerations for extreme weather events, which are quickly becoming more frequent and severe due to the impacts of climate change. Urban planning and infrastructure …

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Death toll from heavy rains in southern Brazil jumps to 29, with 60 more still missing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Death toll from heavy rains in southern Brazil jumps to 29, with 60 more still missing

Associated Press  

The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state jumped to 29 as of Thursday night, with another 60 people missing, according to the state’s civil defense agency. Operators reported electricity and water cuts across the state, and officials detailed numerous incidents of flooded roads, landslides and collapsed bridges as water levels of rivers and …

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Heavy rains in Brazil’s south kill at least 10 people, leave 21 missing, civil defense says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rains in Brazil’s south kill at least 10 people, leave 21 missing, civil defense says

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Heavy rains in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 10 people and left 21 missing since Monday, the country’s civil defense said Wednesday. An additional 11 people were injured and more than 3,300 were forced to leave their homes due to damage caused by the storms, the civil defense added. In …

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Live updates | Fighting rages in southern Gaza and fears grow the war may spread in the region
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Live updates | Fighting rages in southern Gaza and fears grow the war may spread in the region

Associated Press  

Heavy fighting raged in central and southern Gaza on Wednesday as fears mounted of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed one of the top Hamas leaders. Also Wednesday, Israel’s chief military spokesperson, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said Israel was using “classified and new” methods to try to rid Gaza’s second-largest city Khan Younis of its underground …

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Christmas downpour threatens flash floods in Southeastern US thanks to El Niño
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Christmas downpour threatens flash floods in Southeastern US thanks to El Niño

Hindustan Times  

In the aftermath of a Christmas Day drenched in heavy rain, the Southeastern United States finds itself under the looming threat of flash flooding. From Virginia to the Carolinas, a weather system, supercharged by the El Niño-energized southern jet stream, is making its presence felt, turning the post-holiday scene into a watery spectacle. The culprit: El Niño's influence Performers dressed …

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El Niño usually brings dry weather, so why have we just had weeks of heavy rain?
1 year ago

El Niño usually brings dry weather, so why have we just had weeks of heavy rain?

ABC  

Last month, record daily rainfall totals fell across several parts of the New South Wales south coast and monthly totals were also above average for most of the NT and Queensland. Loading YouTube content Soaking end to dry spring The answer is no — El Niño is still underway in the Pacific and the phenomenon tends to bring hotter, drier …

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Widespread heavy rain eases drought conditions in Qld, NSW as BOM forecasts more
1 year, 1 month ago

Widespread heavy rain eases drought conditions in Qld, NSW as BOM forecasts more

ABC  

Widespread heavy rain has been falling across some of Australia's most parched regions, "taking the sting" out of intense drought conditions and a degree of the bushfire threat. It means large pockets of Queensland and New South Wales will have received more than 100mm of rain by the end of the week and "some isolated spots well above that", according …

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Officials urge California residents to brace for flooding as El Niño looms
1 year, 2 months ago

Officials urge California residents to brace for flooding as El Niño looms

LA Times  

With California facing the prospect of a second consecutive winter of heavy precipitation, state officials are urging residents to prepare for possible widespread flooding and evacuations in the coming months. Among the efforts is the Lower Elkhorn Basin Levee Setback Project, a $280-million endeavor that, in conjunction with a weir widening project from the Army Corps of Engineers, will send …

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El Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S.
1 year, 6 months ago

El Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S.

NPR  

El Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S. toggle caption Ryan Kellman/NPR El Niño is officially here, and that means things are about to get even hotter. It's one of the most obvious ways that El Niño, which is a natural climate pattern, exacerbates the effects of climate change, which is caused by humans burning fossil …

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'Climate crisis accelerating at faster pace than expected': Scientist Roxy Koll
1 year, 6 months ago

'Climate crisis accelerating at faster pace than expected': Scientist Roxy Koll

Hindustan Times  

The climate crisis could spell the end of the world for many underprivileged, who have low capacity to adapt to the changes. Edited excerpts from an interview: Roxy Mathew Koll Read here: World Environment Day: Key climate meet to begin in Bonn on June 5 We experienced a mild summer but parts of eastern India saw extreme temperatures in April …

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California ‘weather whiplash’ fuels uncertainty in upcoming wildfire season
1 year, 7 months ago

California ‘weather whiplash’ fuels uncertainty in upcoming wildfire season

LA Times  

When Jonathan O’Brien sees the rolling green hills of Southern California, the grasses lush from this winter’s heavy rains, he can’t help but feel uneasy. “When that happens, it’s all but inevitable we will see a severe fire season or two.” This summer, however, O’Brien and other forecasters project that portions of the state could get a break. But this …

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Explained | Why Mumbai’s cooler March may be a prelude to heat and heavy rain
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | Why Mumbai’s cooler March may be a prelude to heat and heavy rain

The Hindu  

Mumbaikars have been pleasantly surprised this March because the whole month was cooler and drier than normal. The northern Arabian Sea has also been warming, and the combination of this land and ocean warming have enhanced the duration, frequency, and intensity of heat waves over India in the pre-monsoon season. Rapid warming over the Middle East produces low sea-level pressure …

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NOAA’s La Niña watch could signal a dry winter for Los Angeles
4 years, 5 months ago

NOAA’s La Niña watch could signal a dry winter for Los Angeles

LA Times  

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a La Niña watch earlier this month, meaning that conditions are favorable for development of a La Niña in the next six months. A La Niña typically means a dry winter across the southern United States, including Southern California. But NOAA predicts that there’s a 50% to 55% chance of our current neutral …

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