Tag: damage
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‘Catastrophic damage’ likely as Hurricane Otis makes landfall in Mexico as Category 5 storm, NOAA says
[ad_1] The storm made landfall Wednesday near Acapulco, a Mexican resort town. October 25, 2023, 4:19 AM Hurricane Otis strengthened on Wednesday to a Category 5 storm as it made landfall in Mexico, where it’s likely to bring “catastrophic damage,” the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The hurricane, which had been a tropical storm as…
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Luton Airport fire: Aerial pictures show car park damage
[ad_1] Drone video showed the extent of the damage caused by a fire at a Luton Airport car park. From above, mangled wreckage of the partially collapsed structure can be seen alongside damaged cars. More than 1,400 vehicles were destroyed in the fire, which started on level three of Terminal Car Park 2 on 10…
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Pipeline damage probe centers on Chinese ship, Finland says – POLITICO
[ad_1] The investigation into the damaged gas pipeline connecting Finland to the rest of Europe is focusing on the role of a Chinese ship, the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation said late Friday. “The movements of the vessel Newnew Polar Bear flying the flag of Hong Kong coincide with the time and place of the…
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Global ‘loss and damage’ climate talks end in failure ahead of COP28
[ad_1] A crucial meeting on climate “loss and damages” ahead of COP28 ended in failure on Saturday, with countries from the global north and south unable to reach an agreement, according to sources involved in the talks. The agreement to set up a dedicated fund to help vulnerable countries cope with climate “loss and damage”…
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Photos: North Canberra Hospital operating theatres re-open, fire damage revealed | The Canberra Times
[ad_1] I am a reporter at The Canberra Times, and was previously a trainee. I have covered various topics at the masthead, including courts, federal politics, breaking news, features and opinion. I previously worked in digital news. I am now a general news reporter, with a focus on health. lanie.tindale@canberratimes.com.au. I am a reporter at…
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Powerful earthquake hits Morocco, scale of damage unclear – World
[ad_1] A powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Morocco tumbled buildings and sent people fleeing their homes in several cities late on Friday, residents said, but the scale of damage nearest the epicentre in the High Atlas mountains was not immediately clear. Residents of Marrakech, the nearest major city to the epicentre, said some buildings had…
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Biden visits Florida to see hurricane damage : NPR
[ad_1] President Biden speaks in front of a home destroyed by fallen trees and debris during a tour of communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia, in Live Oak, Fla., on Saturday. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images President Biden speaks in front of a home destroyed by fallen…
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Does insurance cover wildfire damage?
[ad_1] TORONTO – Canadian insurers are grappling with the higher risk of wildfires as this year’s fire season breaks records, and experts say rising premiums are just one way the industry is seeking to adapt to the changing landscape. “The more losses, the more of these events, the higher the risk and the…
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What to know before you file a claim for hail damage
[ad_1] Introduction While a natural spectacle, Hailstorms can be a car owner’s worst nightmare. Within minutes, these icy projectiles can wreak havoc, causing significant damage to vehicles, homes, and property. When faced with such unfortunate circumstances, individuals need to understand their rights and the intricacies of their insurance policies. Knowledge is power, especially when assessing…
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Miracle as plane makes emergency landing on dual carriageway without injuries or damage: Shocked onlookers hail ‘top’ pilot for safely avoiding rush hour summer holiday traffic and bringing light aircraft to rest on central reservation of A40
[ad_1] A plane has miraculously avoided injuring anyone or damaging any vehicles after it made an emergency landing on a busy dual carriageway. The light aircraft landed on the central crash barrier of the A40 Golden Valley Bypass between Gloucester and Cheltenham near Gloucestershire Airport shortly before 6pm today. Gloucestershire Police, who attended the incident,…