Bookmark FloodsGeneral NewsSeychellesVictoriaWavel RamkalawanWorld News Seychelles declares an emergency after deadly flooding and a huge blast at an explosives depot by Chloe Baker December 7, 2023 December 7, 2023 Seychelles declares state of emergency after deadly flooding & explosion; president orders closures & investigations.
Bookmark General NewsHurricanes and typhoonsMexicoWeatherWorld News Hurricane Norma makes landfall near Mexico’s Los Cabos as Tammy threatens islands in the Atlantic by Gabriel Martinez October 21, 2023 October 21, 2023 Hurricane Norma made landfall near the coastal resorts of Los Cabos in Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula on a Saturday afternoon. Initially classified as a Category 4 hurricane, Norma had weakened …
Bookmark AP Top NewsFloodsGeneral NewsHurricanes and typhoonsStormsU.S. NewsWeather Record-Breaking Rainfall Engulfs New York City, with More Storms on the Horizon by Ethan Kim September 30, 2023 September 30, 2023 Record-breaking rainfall disrupts life in New York City, affecting transportation, flooding basements, and invoking memories of past weather disasters. Further storms anticipated.
Bookmark General NewsLibyaLibya governmentTripoliWorld News In Fragmented Libya, Catastrophic Flooding Becomes a Unifying Force by Gabriel Martinez September 17, 2023 September 17, 2023 This in-depth report examines the impact of devastating floods in Derna, Libya, transforming collective grief into a call for national unity. The disaster intensifies scrutiny on political leaders while revealing …
Bookmark FloodsGeneral NewsHurricane LeeHurricanes and typhoonsMassachusettsU.S. NewsWeather Hurricane Watch Announced for Specific Maine Regions as Waterlogged New England Prepares for Storm Lee by Sophia Chen September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023 Hurricane Lee threatens New England, already reeling from heavy rains and flooding. Maine under hurricane watch; tropical storm watch extends to parts of Rhode Island. State of emergency declared in …
Bookmark BulgariaEuropeFloodsGeneral NewsGreeceStormsWorld News A Minimum of Five Fatalities as Intense Rainfall Results in Flooding Across Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria by Chloe Baker September 5, 2023 September 5, 2023 Severe rainstorms hit Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria, resulting in at least five confirmed deaths and numerous missing persons. Infrastructure damage and power outages were widespread, prompting emergency responses and public …
Bookmark Disaster planning and responseGeneral NewsStormsU.S. News Las Vegas drying out after 2 days of heavy rainfall that prompted water rescues, possible drowning by Lucas Garcia September 3, 2023 September 3, 2023 Recent Las Vegas rainfall causes floods, rescues, and potential fatality. Interstate closures and rain data discussed.
Bookmark FloodsGeneral NewsNevadaU.S. News Thousands told to shelter in place at Burning Man fest in Nevada with access closed due to flooding by Madison Thomas September 3, 2023 September 3, 2023 Burning Man festival attendees endure floods, access closure, and rationing amidst stormy weather challenges.
Bookmark General NewsHong KongHurricanes and typhoonsStormsTyphoon SaolaWorld News Typhoon Saola Hits Southern China; Nearly 900,000 Evacuated for Safety Measures by Andrew Wright September 2, 2023 September 2, 2023 Typhoon Saola makes landfall in southern China, leading to the evacuation of nearly 900,000 people. Business and transport are suspended in coastal areas, including Hong Kong. The storm poses significant …
Bookmark General NewsGovernment budgetsHurricane IdaliaHurricanes and typhoonsJoe BidenPoliticsVermontWildfires Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing the total request to $16 billion by Sophia Chen September 1, 2023 September 1, 2023 Request for additional $4B disaster relief; Biden aims for $16B total due to intensifying climate disasters.