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Winter Rains And Freezing Temperatures Compound Misery In Gaza
It only took a matter of minutes after the heavy overnight rain first began to fall for Jamil al-Sharafi's tent in southern Gaza to flood, drenching his food and leaving his blankets sopping wet.
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Displaced Gazans Face Floods Amid Heavy Rains, Supply Blockage: UN
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans face flooding of their tents and shelters by heavy rains, and materials for shelters and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the UN International Organization for Migration said on Friday.
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Thousands Face Evacuations As New Round Of Heavy Rain Threatens Washington
Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington could face evacuation orders when another round of heavy rain drops on the region Thursday, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding as rivers near historic levels.
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Flood-Hit Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia Struggle For Water, Food
Torrential monsoon season deluges paired with two separate tropical cyclones last week dumped heavy rain across all of Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.
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Cyclone Ditwah Kills 193 In Sri Lanka, Over 25,000 Homes Destroyed
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said at least 193 people had died following a week of heavy rains brought on by Cyclone Ditwah, while 228 people were missing.
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Sri Lanka Declares Emergency As Cyclone Ditwah Death Count Hits 132
Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday and appealed for international assistance as the death toll from heavy rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah rose to 132, with another 176 reported missing.
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Cyclone Ditwah Highlights: No Landfall Expected, Heavy Rain Forecast In Parts Of Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Ditwah Highlights: Cyclone Ditwah is likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and reach over southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Coasts by November 30, the weather agency said.
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123 Dead In Heavy Rain Due To Cyclone Ditwah In Sri Lanka
Torrential rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have killed 123 people across Sri Lanka so far, with another 130 still missing, the Disaster Management Centre said Saturday.
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54 Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut: Cyclone Ditwah Affects Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale relief operations to flight cancellations and district-wide holiday notifications
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Floods Swamp Homeless Palestinians' Tents In Gaza As Winter Looms
Heavy rain caused flooding in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, swamping the tents of thousands of homeless Palestinians facing the prospect of harsh winter storms without sturdy shelter.
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Winter Rains And Freezing Temperatures Compound Misery In Gaza
It only took a matter of minutes after the heavy overnight rain first began to fall for Jamil al-Sharafi's tent in southern Gaza to flood, drenching his food and leaving his blankets sopping wet.
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Displaced Gazans Face Floods Amid Heavy Rains, Supply Blockage: UN
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans face flooding of their tents and shelters by heavy rains, and materials for shelters and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the UN International Organization for Migration said on Friday.
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Thousands Face Evacuations As New Round Of Heavy Rain Threatens Washington
Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington could face evacuation orders when another round of heavy rain drops on the region Thursday, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding as rivers near historic levels.
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Flood-Hit Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia Struggle For Water, Food
Torrential monsoon season deluges paired with two separate tropical cyclones last week dumped heavy rain across all of Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.
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Cyclone Ditwah Kills 193 In Sri Lanka, Over 25,000 Homes Destroyed
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said at least 193 people had died following a week of heavy rains brought on by Cyclone Ditwah, while 228 people were missing.
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Sri Lanka Declares Emergency As Cyclone Ditwah Death Count Hits 132
Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday and appealed for international assistance as the death toll from heavy rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah rose to 132, with another 176 reported missing.
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Cyclone Ditwah Highlights: No Landfall Expected, Heavy Rain Forecast In Parts Of Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Ditwah Highlights: Cyclone Ditwah is likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and reach over southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Coasts by November 30, the weather agency said.
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123 Dead In Heavy Rain Due To Cyclone Ditwah In Sri Lanka
Torrential rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have killed 123 people across Sri Lanka so far, with another 130 still missing, the Disaster Management Centre said Saturday.
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54 Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut: Cyclone Ditwah Affects Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale relief operations to flight cancellations and district-wide holiday notifications
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Floods Swamp Homeless Palestinians' Tents In Gaza As Winter Looms
Heavy rain caused flooding in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, swamping the tents of thousands of homeless Palestinians facing the prospect of harsh winter storms without sturdy shelter.
