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Video Captures Moment Flood Water Swept Away House In US's New Mexico
While rescuers in the United States' Texas were searching for survivors following the catastrophic floods last week, a New Mexico mountain town experienced dangerous flooding on Tuesday after heavy rain fell in the area.
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At Least 43 Killed In Texas Flash Floods, Children Missing From Summer Camp
At least 43 people have died and dozens of children are missing in the Texas Hill Country after catastrophic flooding, with officials warning the casualty count will climb as forecasts call for more rain and the risk of further flash floods in the co
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24 Killed, Over 20 Girls Missing From Summer Camp In Texas Flash Floods
Forecasters issued a flood warning for Kerr County, urging those living near the Guadalupe River to "move to higher ground."
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7 Dead, Over 100 Rescued Amid Heavy Rainfall In Gujarat
Gujarat's early monsoon showers have turned catastrophic as incessant rainfall triggered flash floods, building collapses, large-scale evacuations, and loss of life across multiple districts.
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As Glaciers Melt, Risk Of Catastrophic Flash Floods Rises For Millions
In mountain ranges around the world, glaciers are melting as global temperatures rise. Europe's Alps and Pyrenees lost 40% of their glacier volume from 2000 to 2023.
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"Situation Is Catastrophic": Flash Floods After Storm Hits France, Italy
Two people died in Italy and eight were missing in France on Saturday after storms, torrential rain and flash floods battered the border area, washing away roads and houses, cutting off whole villages and triggering landslips, as hundreds of rescuers raced to find stranded survivors.
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Hurricane Harvey Batters Texas, Drops 2 Feet Of Water On Houston Area
Officials in Houston warned of "catastrophic" and potentially historic flooding in the nation's fourth-largest city on Sunday morning, as Harvey continued to pummel Texas, dropping more than two feet of rain and causing dire, and deadly, flash floods.
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Super Storm Lashes Australian East Coast for Third Day
A cyclonic storm lashing Australia's east coast for a third day was declared a catastrophe on Wednesday after destroying houses, cutting power to more than 200,000 homes and causing millions of dollars of damage in Sydney and other cities.
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Uttarakhand Geared Up for Chardham Yatra 2015: Chief Minister Harish Rawat
The infrastructure in Uttarakhand that was devastated by the flash flood catastrophe of 2013 has been rebuilt and the state has also developed additional facilities to welcome pilgrims for a safe 'Chardham yatra' this year, Chief Minister Harish Rawat said today.
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Uttarakhand floods: 4,120 people missing including 92 foreign nationals
The uncertainty over the number of people gone missing in Uttarakhand's catastrophic flash floods has at last come to an end. The state government released a final list of 4,120 persons, including 92 foreign nationals who are missing after the calamity.
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Houses for Uttarakhand flood victims to be put in place by October 30: Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna
Pre-fabricated house structures will be put in place at 19 locations in Uttarakhand before October 30 to rehabilitate those displaced in the catastrophic June flash floods, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has said.
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Russia mourns flood dead as questions mount
Russia on Monday held a day of mourning for at least 171 people who died in its worst flooding disaster as questions mounted over whether officials did enough to warn of the impending calamity.
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Video Captures Moment Flood Water Swept Away House In US's New Mexico
While rescuers in the United States' Texas were searching for survivors following the catastrophic floods last week, a New Mexico mountain town experienced dangerous flooding on Tuesday after heavy rain fell in the area.
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At Least 43 Killed In Texas Flash Floods, Children Missing From Summer Camp
At least 43 people have died and dozens of children are missing in the Texas Hill Country after catastrophic flooding, with officials warning the casualty count will climb as forecasts call for more rain and the risk of further flash floods in the co
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24 Killed, Over 20 Girls Missing From Summer Camp In Texas Flash Floods
Forecasters issued a flood warning for Kerr County, urging those living near the Guadalupe River to "move to higher ground."
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7 Dead, Over 100 Rescued Amid Heavy Rainfall In Gujarat
Gujarat's early monsoon showers have turned catastrophic as incessant rainfall triggered flash floods, building collapses, large-scale evacuations, and loss of life across multiple districts.
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As Glaciers Melt, Risk Of Catastrophic Flash Floods Rises For Millions
In mountain ranges around the world, glaciers are melting as global temperatures rise. Europe's Alps and Pyrenees lost 40% of their glacier volume from 2000 to 2023.
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"Situation Is Catastrophic": Flash Floods After Storm Hits France, Italy
Two people died in Italy and eight were missing in France on Saturday after storms, torrential rain and flash floods battered the border area, washing away roads and houses, cutting off whole villages and triggering landslips, as hundreds of rescuers raced to find stranded survivors.
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Hurricane Harvey Batters Texas, Drops 2 Feet Of Water On Houston Area
Officials in Houston warned of "catastrophic" and potentially historic flooding in the nation's fourth-largest city on Sunday morning, as Harvey continued to pummel Texas, dropping more than two feet of rain and causing dire, and deadly, flash floods.
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Super Storm Lashes Australian East Coast for Third Day
A cyclonic storm lashing Australia's east coast for a third day was declared a catastrophe on Wednesday after destroying houses, cutting power to more than 200,000 homes and causing millions of dollars of damage in Sydney and other cities.
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Uttarakhand Geared Up for Chardham Yatra 2015: Chief Minister Harish Rawat
The infrastructure in Uttarakhand that was devastated by the flash flood catastrophe of 2013 has been rebuilt and the state has also developed additional facilities to welcome pilgrims for a safe 'Chardham yatra' this year, Chief Minister Harish Rawat said today.
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Uttarakhand floods: 4,120 people missing including 92 foreign nationals
The uncertainty over the number of people gone missing in Uttarakhand's catastrophic flash floods has at last come to an end. The state government released a final list of 4,120 persons, including 92 foreign nationals who are missing after the calamity.
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Houses for Uttarakhand flood victims to be put in place by October 30: Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna
Pre-fabricated house structures will be put in place at 19 locations in Uttarakhand before October 30 to rehabilitate those displaced in the catastrophic June flash floods, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has said.
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Russia mourns flood dead as questions mount
Russia on Monday held a day of mourning for at least 171 people who died in its worst flooding disaster as questions mounted over whether officials did enough to warn of the impending calamity.
