Tag: flooding
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UK storm: Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as Storm Ciaran causes flooding in UK
[ad_1] What is extreme weather? | Decomplicated Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The Met Office has issued new “danger to life” warnings across England and Wales as Britain is set to be battered by strong winds caused by…
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Weather warning live: Storm Ciarán to bring flooding and strong winds to UK
[ad_1] What is extreme weather? | Decomplicated Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The Met Office has warned of “strong winds and heavy rain” as Storm Ciarán is set to sweep across the UK later this week. Ciarán is…
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Thousands of pro-Palestine protestors shut down Brooklyn Bridge after flooding NYC streets alongside orthodox Jewish members to condemn Israel’s war in Gaza – as businesses are plastered with ‘Zionism is Terrorism’ stickers
[ad_1] Thousands of pro-Palestine protestors have shut down part of the Brooklyn Bridge, after flooding the streets of New York alongside orthodox Jewish members. The ‘Flood Brooklyn for Palestine’ protest attracted thousands of protesters holding up signs reading ‘Free Palestine’ and ‘Zionism is Terrorism’. Other placards read ‘Biden is funding genocide’ and ‘occupation is a…
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Parts of UK battered by heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding | UK News
[ad_1] Hastings is already flooded (Picture: PA) If you were hoping for some autumn sunshine you’ll be disappointed because parts of the UK are going to be battered by heavy rain and thunderstorms. Locals in Hastings woke up to a surprise this morning because a shopping centre has been evacuated due to flooding in the…
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Storm Babet flooding map shows where warnings are in place across UK | UK News
[ad_1] The Met Office also issued an ice alert in Scotland for this morning (Picture: SWNS) More flooding is expected in the aftermath of deadly Storm Babet. The Met Office issued an ice alert in Scotland up until 9am this morning and 114 flood warnings are currently in place across the UK. Around 1,250 homes…
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High risk of further flooding in Cork as Met Éireann issues Status Yellow rain warning for four counties overnight
[ad_1] Taoiseach Leo Varadkar promises emergency funding for those hit by damageMet Éireann ‘will need to do better’ with its warnings as unprecedented flooding hits homes and businesses Almost 120mm of rainfall – more than a month’s worth – hit parts of Cork in the space of 36 hours. Drainage systems were unable to cope…
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Heavy rain and flooding predicted in KZN
[ad_1] Posted on 16 October 2023 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level 6 weather warning for KwaZulu Natal following predictions of heavy rains. The KwaZulu Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) held an urgent meeting to address the measures needed. Spokesperson Siboniso Mngadi said, ‘All disaster management centres…
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Opinion | Where Was Mayor Eric Adams During New York City Flooding?
[ad_1] On Friday, a flash flood washed over New York City, grinding the nation’s largest city to a halt and catching millions of people unaware. Including, apparently, Eric Adams, the city’s mayor. As the storm approached last week, Mr. Adams failed to adequately warn the public. Worse, the mayor seems to have suggested in the…
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Sea Lion Escapes From Central Park Zoo Enclosure During NYC Flooding
[ad_1] A female sea lion, known as Sally, escaped from her enclosure at the Central Park Zoo briefly on Friday, swimming out of the pool where she is kept when the heavy rains lashing New York City flooded the zoo grounds. Workers monitored Sally’s movements as she explored the area around the enclosure before rejoining…
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New Yorkers Trudge Through Ankle-Deep Water as Flash Flooding Soaks City
[ad_1] New Yorkers trudged through ankle-deep rainwater as flash flooding soaked the city on Friday, September 29. Video posted by Brooklyn real estate agent Erika Sackin shows pedestrians and cyclists struggling through an inundated intersection in the borough’s Flatbush neighborhood on Friday morning. The National Weather Service issued flash flooding alerts for New York City…
