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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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Warm Seas Fuel Dangerous 'Weather Bomb' Set To Hit New South Wales Coast
Right now, a severe storm likely to be the first significant east coast low in three years is developing off the coast of New South Wales.
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A Village In Himalayas Ran Out Of Water. Then, It Moved And Started Over
The Himalayan village of Samjung was perched in a wind-carved valley in Nepal's Upper Mustang, more than 13,000 feet above sea level.
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How Restoring River Catchments Can Minimise Drought And Flood Risks
As Britains first heatwave of 2025 hits with temperatures climbing above 30C, Yorkshire has joined the northwest in official drought status.
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Heavy Rain, Flash Floods In Pakistan Kill 32
At least 13 people have also been killed in the eastern province of Punjab since Wednesday, the area's disaster management authority said.
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On Camera: 9 Swept Away In Flash Floods In Pak, Outing Turns Tragic For Family
A picnic outing turned tragic for a family in Pakistan after nine out of 18 members of the group lost their lives in the Swat River flash floods. The incident occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday.
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Opinion | What Recent Mumbai Flooding Should Teach Us About Climate
Extreme weather events have become more frequent across the world and barely anyone is spared. While Mumbai was dealing with a deluge, a glacier collapsed in Switzerland, dumping mud and ice into a valley and burying the village of Blatten.
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Australia PM Says "Massive Challenges" Ahead In Recovery From Floods
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday flooding in the southeast posed "massive challenges" and the recovery would take several months.
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Australian Officials Airdrop Supplies To Farmers Stranded In Floods
Recovery is under way in the mid-north coast region of Australia's most populous state after days of flooding cut off towns, swept away livestock and destroyed homes.
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Australia Begins Clean-Up After Floods Kill 5, Damage 10,000 Properties
Australian authorities started clean-up efforts after floods claimed five lives and inundated more than 10,000 properties in the country's southeast.
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4 Killed, Around 50,000 Remain Stranded In Flood-Hit Australia
The body of a man was found in a car trapped in floodwaters in Australia's southeast on Friday, raising the death count to four, after three days of incessant rain cut off entire towns, swept away livestock and destroyed homes.
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5 Killed, Many Missing In Flash Floods In China, Disaster Alert Issued
China has a four-tier weather warning system with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
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US Faces 'Generational' Flood Threat As Tornadoes, Heavy Rains Kill Two
Strong thunderstorms will move across the watch area and could produce tornadoes with gusts up to 75 miles per hour and rise up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
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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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Florence Cathedral Closed As Italy's Tuscany On Flood Alert
Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings and urging residents to stay indoors.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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Warm Seas Fuel Dangerous 'Weather Bomb' Set To Hit New South Wales Coast
Right now, a severe storm likely to be the first significant east coast low in three years is developing off the coast of New South Wales.
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A Village In Himalayas Ran Out Of Water. Then, It Moved And Started Over
The Himalayan village of Samjung was perched in a wind-carved valley in Nepal's Upper Mustang, more than 13,000 feet above sea level.
-
How Restoring River Catchments Can Minimise Drought And Flood Risks
As Britains first heatwave of 2025 hits with temperatures climbing above 30C, Yorkshire has joined the northwest in official drought status.
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Heavy Rain, Flash Floods In Pakistan Kill 32
At least 13 people have also been killed in the eastern province of Punjab since Wednesday, the area's disaster management authority said.
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On Camera: 9 Swept Away In Flash Floods In Pak, Outing Turns Tragic For Family
A picnic outing turned tragic for a family in Pakistan after nine out of 18 members of the group lost their lives in the Swat River flash floods. The incident occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday.
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Opinion | What Recent Mumbai Flooding Should Teach Us About Climate
Extreme weather events have become more frequent across the world and barely anyone is spared. While Mumbai was dealing with a deluge, a glacier collapsed in Switzerland, dumping mud and ice into a valley and burying the village of Blatten.
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Australia PM Says "Massive Challenges" Ahead In Recovery From Floods
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday flooding in the southeast posed "massive challenges" and the recovery would take several months.
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Australian Officials Airdrop Supplies To Farmers Stranded In Floods
Recovery is under way in the mid-north coast region of Australia's most populous state after days of flooding cut off towns, swept away livestock and destroyed homes.
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Australia Begins Clean-Up After Floods Kill 5, Damage 10,000 Properties
Australian authorities started clean-up efforts after floods claimed five lives and inundated more than 10,000 properties in the country's southeast.
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4 Killed, Around 50,000 Remain Stranded In Flood-Hit Australia
The body of a man was found in a car trapped in floodwaters in Australia's southeast on Friday, raising the death count to four, after three days of incessant rain cut off entire towns, swept away livestock and destroyed homes.
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5 Killed, Many Missing In Flash Floods In China, Disaster Alert Issued
China has a four-tier weather warning system with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
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US Faces 'Generational' Flood Threat As Tornadoes, Heavy Rains Kill Two
Strong thunderstorms will move across the watch area and could produce tornadoes with gusts up to 75 miles per hour and rise up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
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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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Florence Cathedral Closed As Italy's Tuscany On Flood Alert
Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings and urging residents to stay indoors.
