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Norway
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Norway Grapples with Severe Floods and Landslides Amid Infrastructure DevastationHeavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting central-southern Norway since 6 August, resulting in flooding and triggering landslides and causing casualties and damage. As… Full Story |
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5,000 |
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India
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Cyclone Biparjoy Intensifies and Approaches Karachi and Gujarat CoastlinesKarachi, Pakistan - A powerful cyclone named Biparjoy is set to make landfall on Thursday afternoon between Karachi, Pakistan, and Mandvi in Gujarat, India. As of the latest… Full Story |
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100,000 |
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Algeria
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Flash Floods Claim Lives and Cause Widespread Damage in Algeria's 9 ProvincesAlgeria, May 27, 2023 - Devastating flash floods have resulted in the loss of at least two lives and forced numerous rescue operations and evacuations across nine provinces of… Full Story |
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30 |
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Indonesia |
Northern and Central Indonesia Hit by Floods and Strong Winds: A Report on the Impact and ResponseSince 20 March, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms have affected northern and central Indonesia, particularly the Sumatra and Java islands. The severe weather… Full Story |
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376 |
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United States
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Tornadoes Cause Damage to the Greater Los Angeles Region: A Report on the Impact and ResponseOn 21-22 March, tornadoes hit the Greater Los Angeles region in southern California. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported two tornadoes across the… Full Story |
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44,000 |
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Peru
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The Impact of Cyclone Yaku and Heavy Rains on Piura Region, Northern PeruCyclone Yaku has caused widespread devastation in various regions of Peru. The cyclone, which made landfall on March 9th, has caused several deaths, injuries, and extensive damage… Full Story |
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70,000 |
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Indonesia |
Severe Weather Conditions in Central IndonesiaHeavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms have been affecting central Indonesia, particularly Sulawesi Island, since 5 March. The severe weather conditions have resulted in… Full Story |
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344 |
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Vanuatu |
Vanuatu Declares State of Emergency as Two Tropical Cyclones ApproachesThe Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu has declared a state of emergency as it braces for the impact of two tropical cyclones that are forecast to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds… Full Story |
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Vanuatu
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Category 4 Cyclone TC Judy intensifies over Vanuatu, bearing down on Shefa ProvinceOn the morning of March 2nd, Vanuatu was hit by tropical cyclone JUDY. The centre of the cyclone was about 245km southeast of Tanna and 150km southeast of Aneityum. The… Full Story |
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40,000 |
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United States
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Southern California was hit by heavy rainfallSouthern California was hit by a powerful winter storm on 24 February 2023, resulting in heavy rain, strong winds, and severe flooding. Emergency crews had to carry out multiple… Full Story |
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30,000 |
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Philippines
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Heavy Rains and Flooding Displace Thousands and Claim Lives in the PhilippinesSince 13 February 2023, the Philippines has been experiencing heavy rainfall brought by a low-pressure area, resulting in severe flooding and landslides in various provinces. The… Full Story |
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90,000 |
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Mexico |
Mexico - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall and low temperatures have caused flooding and landslides in Baja California State, with Tijuana City being particularly affected. According to media reports, two… Full Story |
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87,000 |
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Indonesia
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Indonesia - Floods, landslides and severe weatherOn 26 December 2022 - 1 January 2023, heavy rain and strong winds occurred across Central Java Province, causing floods, landslides and severe weather-related events that resulted… Full Story |
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5,200 |
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United States
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United States - Artic Storm Conditions Lash Northern United StatesUPDATE: 2022-12-24 The death toll from a pre-Christmas blizzard in much of the United States has risen to 48, with the number in western New York alone hitting 27, marking the… Full Story |
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10,000 |
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Thailand
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Southern Thailand Hit by Heavy RainsHeavy rain continues to affect nine provinces of southern Thailand and five states of Peninsular Malaysia, causing floods, casualties and damage. In Thailand, according to media… Full Story |
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55,000 |
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Malaysia
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Malaysia – Flooding and landslides in Peninsular MalaysiaNortheast Monsoon have caused a series of floods and landslides in several states. As of 19 December 2022, a total of 81 flooded areas and 15 landslides, and 5 roads and 3 bridges… Full Story |
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63,000 |
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Morocco
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Morocco - Severe weatherHeavy rain has affected parts of northern Morocco over the past week, causing severe weather-related events and leading to casualties and damage. According to media reports,… Full Story |
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Indonesia |
Indonesia, Tornado in South Lampung Regency (Lampung)Heavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting central Indonesia (in particular Sumatra, Java, and Sulawesi Islands) since 17 December, causing floods, rivers overflow and… Full Story |
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9,300 |
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Namibia
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Namibia - Severe weatherSevere weather, including heavy rainfall, and lightning were reported on 15 December across Namibia, resulting in casualties. According to media, five people died in Ohangwena… Full Story |
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India
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India - Tropical cyclone MandousCyclonic storm 'Mandous’ maintains its intensity of severe cyclonic storm until morning of 9 December then dissipated. In India, Tamil Nadu and neighbouring areas were impacted by… Full Story |
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10,000 |
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India
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India and Sri Lanka – Tropical Cyclone MandousA cyclonic storm 'Mandous’ originated in the Bay of Bengal likely to convert into a low-pressure area before making landfall on December 9 near Chennai city. The Indian… Full Story |
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75,000 |
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Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia – Severe Floods Hit Jeddah After 179mm of Rain in 6 HoursSevere flash flooding struck in western parts of Saudi Arabia after torrential rain on 24 November 2022. The city of Jeddah in Mecca Province recorded 179 mm of rain in 6 hours.… Full Story |
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Italy
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Mudflow in Ischia, ItalyDuring the night of 25 November heavy rains centred over Italy and triggered a mudflow on the island of Ischia. The accessibility to the island, in particular area of… Full Story |
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178 |
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Guatemala |
Guatemala - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting most of the country since the beginning of the rainy season (first half of April) causing floods, landslides and a number of… Full Story |
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6,100,000 |
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Indonesia |
Indonesia - Earthquake, update and severe weatherIn the meanwhile, heavy rainfall and widespread floods have been affecting parts of Indonesia resulting in damage as reported by the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet).… Full Story |
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2,190 |
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Indonesia
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Indonesia - EarthquakeAccording to the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB), the number of fatalities reached 271 people while 40 people are still missing, and more than 2,000 have… Full Story |
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242,000 |
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St. Lucia
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Northern St Lucia Hit By Heavy Rainfall & FloodsOn 6 November 2022, heavy rains associated with an upper-level trough caused widespread flooding and landslides in a number of communities in the north of St Lucia. Nearly 200… Full Story |
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5,500 |
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Eswatini
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Eswatini - Severe StormsEswatini Meteorology department's weather forecast for the 5th November was isolated thundershowers and rain showers being warm to hot in the Lowveld. A hailstorm with strong… Full Story |
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1,058 |
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Indonesia |
Indonesia - Severe weatherHeavy rainfall and strong wind affected the Java Island and the neighbouring southern Sumatra Island over 7-9 November, causing floods, rivers overflow (in particular the Way… Full Story |
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1,050 |
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United States
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Tropical Storm Nicole Sweeps Across FloridaTropical Storm Nicole Sweeps Across Florida, making landfall as a rare November hurricane, causing flooding and destructive coastal erosion. Several deaths have been linked to the… Full Story |
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300,000 |
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Belize |
Belize - Tropical Cyclone LISA Makes LandfallTropical Cyclone LISA made landfall over the central-eastern coast of Belize, very close to Belize City as a hurricane category 1 and continued west towards north-eastern… Full Story |
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172,000 |
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Nicaragua |
Fifth Atlantic Hurricane of the Year Makes Landfall in NicaraguaThe fifth Atlantic hurricane of the year made landfall in Nicaragua as a Category 1 storm on Sunday. Hurricane Julia subsequently moved through Honduras, El Salvador, and… Full Story |
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1,000,000 |
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China |
Tropical Cyclone NESATTropical Cyclone NESAT is moving westwards over the South China Sea, and on 18 October at 0.00 UTC its center was located about 320 km south-east of Hainan (China), with maximum… Full Story |
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103,600 |
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Mexico
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Mexico – 1 Dead, Hundreds Evacuated After Tropical Storm Karl Dumps 380mm of RainAt least one person has died in Mexico after heavy rainfall brought by the remnants of Tropical Storm Karl. Tropical Storm Karl weakened into a tropical depression late 14… Full Story |
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120 |
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Australia
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Widesprewad Flooding After Heavy Rains in South-Eastern AustraliaWidespread floods caused by heavy rainfall have been affecting three States of south-eastern Australia (Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania), resulting in casualties and damage… Full Story |
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670 |
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Mexico |
Mexico - Tropical Storm KARLTropical Storm KARL is moving southwest over the Bay of Campeche and on 14 October at 06.00 UTC, its centre was located approximately 210 km north-northwest of Ciudad del Carmen (… Full Story |
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Vietnam |
More Than 850mm of Rain in 24 Hours Triggers Deadly Floods and LandslidesHeavy rain over the last few days has caused flooding and landslides in parts of Central Vietnam where at least 1 person has died and 2 were reported missing. Some parts of Thua… Full Story |
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Indonesia |
Heavy rainfall has been reported across Java Island (Indonesia)Recent heavy rainfall has been reported across Java Island (Indonesia), causing floods and landslides and leading to casualties. According to the National Agency for Disaster… Full Story |
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1,500 |
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Benin |
Heavy rainfall was recorded over localized areas of central Benins:Heavy rainfall was recorded over localized areas of central Benin, with a significant amount of rainfall during the month of September 2022. 27 communes out of 77 suffered from… Full Story |
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73,000 |
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Nicaragua
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Hurricane JULIAAfter passing over the Colombian archipelago of San Andrés and Providencia without casualties, hurricane JULIA made landfall on the morning of 9 October near Laguna de Perlas, on… Full Story |
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6,300 |
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Indonesia
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Heavy rainfall and strong winds hit parts of IndonesiaHeavy rainfall and strong winds hit parts of Indonesia (particularly Bali Island and the Central Java Province, central Indonesia) over the past few days, causing floods,… Full Story |
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3 |
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Ghana
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Severe Storm Triggers Weija Dam (in Gjana) To Open Its Spill Gates Causing Severe Flooding in localitiesOver the past few days, heavy rain has been affecting the Greater Accra Region (southern Ghana), causing floods due to the water release of the Weija Dam and resulting in… Full Story |
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1,500 |
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Mexico
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Hurricane ORLENEHurricane ORLENE made landfall in the early afternoon of 3 October in an area south of Mazatlán City (southern Sinaloa State), with maximum sustained winds up to 130 km/h (Cat. 1… Full Story |
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600 |
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United States
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Hurricane IAN, updateHurricane IAN made landfall over the southwestern coast of Florida Peninsula, near Fort Myers on 28 September and continued northeast weakening. On 29 September at 6.00 UTC, its… Full Story |
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2,000,000 |
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India |
Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Strike across northern India,On 23-24 September, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms were reported across northern India, resulting in at least 36 fatalities. According to media reports, 24 people died in Uttar… Full Story |
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1,260 |
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Canada
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Post-tropical cyclone FIONAHeavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surge were reported on 24-25 September across eastern Canada’s regions of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Quebec. … Full Story |
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7,760 |
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Philippines
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Super Typhoon Noru Slams into The PhilipinesEmergency officials in the Philippines were on high alert Sunday as a rapidly intensifying tropical storm known as Super Typhoon Noru made landfall off the eastern shore of the… Full Story |
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9,800,000 |
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Philippines |
Tropical Cyclone 'EIGHTEEN'A new Tropical Cyclone named EIGHTEEN ("Karding" in the Philippines) formed over western Philippines Sea on 22 September and started moving west toward northern Luzon Island. On… Full Story |
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Japan
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Tropical Cyclone NANMADOL Hits Southern japanThe newly formed Tropical Cyclone NANMADOL is moving west-south-west over the Philippine Sea, towards the Ryukyu Islands (southern Japan). On 16 September at 0.00 UTC, its centre… Full Story |
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11,400,000 |
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Guatemala |
Violent storms Hit Guatemalas LocalitiesHeavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting most of the country since the beginning of the rainy season (mid-April) causing floods, landslides and a number of severe… Full Story |
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2,890,000 |
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Bermuda
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On The 3rd September Tropical Cyclone EARL formed over the North Atlantic Ocean & Headed To BermudaTropical Cyclone EARL formed over the North Atlantic Ocean on 3 September and started moving north toward Bermuda. On 9 September at 6.00 UTC, its centre was located less than 150… Full Story |
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South Korea
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2 Dead, 10 Missing After Typhoon Hinnamnor Triggers FloodsAt least 2 people have died and 10 are missing after the powerful Typhoon Hinnamnor hit regions of South Korea on 06 September 2022. The storm dumped over 1 metre of rain in some… Full Story |
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60,000 |
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France |
Severe weatherHeavy rain and thunderstorms has been affecting parts of southern France since 6 September resulting in casualties. The most affected Department was Gard where three people have… Full Story |
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