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What could be lurking in Florida floodwaters? Health officials warn of flesh-destroying bacteria, mosquitoes after Hurricane Milton
2 months, 1 week ago

What could be lurking in Florida floodwaters? Health officials warn of flesh-destroying bacteria, mosquitoes after Hurricane Milton

The Independent  

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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in L.A. County
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in L.A. County

LA Times  

Los Angeles County has detected mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus for the first time this year. “While the presence of West Nile Virus in our community is not unusual, this early detection serves as a critical reminder for all residents to take preventative actions,” said Steve Vetrone, the director of scientific and technical services at the vector control district, …

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The desert nation of UAE records its most rain ever, flooding highways and Dubai’s airport
8 months ago

The desert nation of UAE records its most rain ever, flooding highways and Dubai’s airport

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain the desert nation has ever recorded — a deluge that flooded out Dubai International Airport and disrupted flights through the world’s busiest airfield for international travel. An SUV splashes through standing water on a road with the Burj Al Arab luxury hotel …

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Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai’s airport
8 months, 1 week ago

Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai’s airport

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and Dubai’s international airport. Dubai International Airport acknowledged Wednesday morning that the flooding had left “limited transportation options” and affected flights as aircraft crews …

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Drought spells doom for standing crops in Guntur district
1 year, 1 month ago

Drought spells doom for standing crops in Guntur district

The Hindu  

Starved of water, the standing agricultural crops in Guntur district face a threat of withering. Farmers B. Sambasiva Rao and his father Nageswara Rao, for instance, have been drawing water using diesel engines and pipes from a canal about one kilometre away for their five-acre chilli crop at Narakoduru village near Guntur. Official data reveal that in the case of …

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'Brace yourself': Passengers on TUI flight that skidded off the runway at Leeds Bradford airport in Storm Babet weather chaos say they knew 'this is not going to stop' - as roads across Britain turn i
1 year, 2 months ago

'Brace yourself': Passengers on TUI flight that skidded off the runway at Leeds Bradford airport in Storm Babet weather chaos say they knew 'this is not going to stop' - as roads across Britain turn i

Daily Mail  

Passengers on the Tui flight which skidded off the runway at Leeds Bradford aiport today in Storm Babet chaos said they knew the plane 'is not going to stop'. Here, the photo shows the plane stranded on the grass Emergency services take a look at the plane which skidded off the runwa earlier today Tui Flight TOM3551 was attempting to …

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Storm Babet claims second victim: Driver is killed by falling tree and families are rescued from homes as rising flood water holds them hostage in Scotland's 'red warning' zone - as rest of UK is hit
1 year, 2 months ago

Storm Babet claims second victim: Driver is killed by falling tree and families are rescued from homes as rising flood water holds them hostage in Scotland's 'red warning' zone - as rest of UK is hit

Daily Mail  

Storm Babet has claimed its second victim after a man was killed by a falling tree in an area of Scotland currently subject to a red 'danger to life' weather warning. Road agencies had warned earlier of flooding elsewhere on the trunk road The UK is awash with weather warnings on Friday - including a rare red weather warning covering …

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Kate Garraway gives passionate warning to GMB reporter being battered by waves in Storm Babet
1 year, 2 months ago

Kate Garraway gives passionate warning to GMB reporter being battered by waves in Storm Babet

Daily Mail  

Storm Babet is turning its fury on England after battering much of Scotland - prompting Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway to warn a presenter away from the violent waves striking a harbour as she delivered a live broadcast. Good Morning Britain correspondent Nitya Rajan was told to come away from the edge of Whitley Bay harbour as it was …

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Epic rains expected to take one more swat at California, with masses of mosquitoes
1 year, 8 months ago

Epic rains expected to take one more swat at California, with masses of mosquitoes

LA Times  

Floodwaters flow around a residence in Allensworth, a hamlet in San Joaquin Valley. “More water means more mosquitoes,” said Joel Buettner, general manager of the Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District in Northern California. “One of the big ones for us, in terms of mosquito production, are these unmaintained swimming pools,” said Steve Vetrone, director of scientific-technical services for the …

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The New Orleans elderly community ‘left to die’ after a hurricane
2 years, 3 months ago

The New Orleans elderly community ‘left to die’ after a hurricane

Al Jazeera  

New Orleans, United States – Hurricane Ida was not Michael Corolla’s first storm. Jordan Bridges, who grew up nearby and led the direct aid efforts for Boyd Manor, put it simply: “I just wasn’t prepared for what we found there,” he says. “The whole time we were without power,” Yolanda says, “That woman didn’t check on us one time.” Residents …

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How to stop your yard from becoming a mosquito breeding ground
2 years, 6 months ago

How to stop your yard from becoming a mosquito breeding ground

LA Times  

This winter’s downpours have brought more than much-needed water to Los Angeles County. The rainfall has helped flush from underground storm drains the debris and obstructions that typically produce large numbers of mosquitoes, said Steve Vetrone, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District’s director of scientific-technical services. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector District lists a number of backyard …

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How to prevent mosquito bites
4 years, 3 months ago

How to prevent mosquito bites

India Today  

Mosquito bites not only cause itching or redness but prove to be fatal in some cases. You can adapt to simple practices such as wearing long sleeve clothes, using repellents or opting for natural ways to get rid of a mosquito bite. Here are certain ways to get rid of mosquito bites: Wear mosquito repellent Mosquito repellent can scare away …

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