New Zealand tsunami alert: Ahipara coastal residents wake after ‘scary’ night

2023-05-19T23:33+0200nzherald (en)

The region that had yesterday been at risk of a possible tsunami after a magnitude 7.7 quake hit near the Loyalty Islands. Image / Google Lennox Goodhue-Wikitera has woken bleary-eyed this morning after a “scary” night on tsunami watch in the Far North.

Alluvione in Emilia Romagna, le vittime salgono a 14. I vigili del fuoco altoatesini al lavoro nelle zone colpite

2023-05-19T15:17+0200altoadige (it)

Mentre sono salite a 14 le vittime dell'alluvione in Emilia Romagna, anche la Protezione civile dell'Alto Adige è al lavoro nelle zone colpite. Qui alcune delle immagini degli interventi dei vigili del fuoco di Brunico a Castrocaro Terme e dei vigili del fuoco di San Giorgio.

Report: Natural disasters displace 12.5m in South Asia in 2022

2023-05-19T13:14+0200dhakatribune (en)

Around 12.5 million people were displaced in South Asia in 2022 due tnatural disasters, while Bangladesh, India and Pakistan were the most affected by floods, according to a report of Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). About 8.

Remote Sensing, Vol. 15, Pages 2657: Precipitation Microphysics of Locally-Originated Typhoons in the South China Sea Based on GPM Satellite Observations

2023-05-19T11:59+0200mdpi (en)

Locally-originated typhoons in the South China Sea (SCS) are characterized by long duration, complex track, and high probability of landfall, which tend to cause severe wind, rainstorm, and flood disasters in coastal regions. Therefore, it is of great significance to conduct research on typhoon precipitation microphysics in the SCS.

Rarely inundated floodplains in Asia, Africa face higher risk now, says study. Here’s why

2023-05-19T07:21+0200downtoearth (en)

showed. Although only making up 5 per cent of the populated river reaches, laterally unconfined floodplains are home to 412 million people, thus accounting for 21 per cent of the total population exposure globally. The highest population density on laterally unconfined floodplains is found in Asia and North Africa.

Cache Creek flooding: Evacuation order lifted for 78 properties in mobile home park

2023-05-19T05:02+0200globalnews (en)

Residents of dozens of evacuated homes in a trailer park in flood-stricken Cache Creek , B.C., have been given the green light to head home. The village notified residents of 78 properties in the Sage and Sands Mobile Home Park at 701 Trans Canada Hwy. that water levels on the as of 6 p.m. Thursday.

Sydney floods aftermath: ‘Everybody is traumatised’

2023-05-19T03:28+0200theheraldghana (en)

By Shaimaa Khalil. In the town of Windsor, north-west of Sydney, some roads have turned into small rivers. And the only way to get around is by boat. Mathew Benson has been rowing up and down one of the streets in a neighbourhood in the suburb of Australia’s largest city.

Why Government Must Act Immediately on NiMET Warnings

2023-05-19T02:58+0200thisdayonline (en)

Following the recent weather forecast for the year 2023 released by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, Sunday Ehigiator in this report, writes on why relevant agencies of government at the national and state levels must immediately act on the warnings.

Estos pueblos de Utah no participan en el programa de seguro contra inundaciones de FEMA

2023-05-18T19:54+0200sltrib (es)

hasta el río Virgin en el sur, las comunidades de Utah se están inundando a medida que se derrite la capa de nieve récord del estado. Pero como los funcionarios públicos han instado a los habitantes de Utah a prepararse comprando pólizas de seguro, es posible que miles no tengan acceso a ellas y....

Natural disasters displace 12.5m in South Asia in 2022: IDMC

2023-05-18T15:17+0200newagebd (en)

Around 12.5 million people were displaced in South Asia in 2022 due to natural disasters, while Bangladesh, India and Pakistan were the most affected by floods, according to a report of Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre. The report says that disasters trigger the vast majority of....

Natural disasters displace 12.5m in South Asia in 2022: Report

2023-05-18T15:02+0200thefinancialexpress (en)

Around 12.5 million people were displaced in South Asia in 2022 due to natural disasters, while Bangladesh, India and Pakistan were the most affected by floods, according to a report by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). The report says disasters trigger the vast....

California's DWR delivers $143.7m to address regional water supply challenges

2023-05-18T14:43+0200smartwatermagazine (en)

To help empower local communities and address impacts caused by climate change, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded $143.7 million to implement 115 projects that support groundwater recharge, strengthen flood management, increase water conservation and improve water quality through....

Natural disasters displace 12.5m in South Asia in 2022: report

2023-05-18T14:27+0200bssnews (en)

DHAKA, May 18, 2023 (BSS) Around 12.5 million people were displaced in South Asia in 2022 due to natural disasters, while Bangladesh, India and Pakistan were the most affected by floods, according to a report of Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).

2023-05-18T13:19:36+05:30 - India Natural disasters caused 2.5 million internal displacements in India in 2022, report says

2023-05-18T09:59+0200Hindu (en)

South Asia witnessed 12.5 million internal displacements due to disasters in 2022, with floods triggering 90% of the movements in the region. “All countries recorded flood displacement, but Pakistan, India and Bangladesh were the most affected. Most movements occurred during the southwest monsoon between June and September,” the report said.

Natural disasters caused 2.5 million internal displacements in India in 2022, report says

2023-05-18T09:56+0200thehindu (en)

South Asia witnessed 12.5 million internal displacements due to disasters in 2022, with floods triggering 90% of the movements in the region. “All countries recorded flood displacement, but Pakistan, India and Bangladesh were the most affected. Most movements occurred during the southwest monsoon between June and September,” the report said.

Natural disasters caused 2.5 million internal displacements in India in 2022, report says

2023-05-18T08:55+0200economictimes (en)

New Delhi: Natural disasters , especially heavy floods and cyclones, triggered around 2.5 million internal displacements in India in 2022, according to a report by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre. South Asia witnessed 12.5 million internal displacements due to disasters in....

Natural disasters caused 2.5 mn internal displacements in India in 2022

2023-05-18T08:43+0200business-standard (en)

Torrential rain that hit India in May also caused rivers to overflow in neighbouring Bangladesh, triggering nearly 5,500 displacements. Natural disasters, heavy floods and cyclones triggered around 2.5 million internal displacements in India in 2022, according to a report by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre.

Natural disasters caused 2.5 million internal displacements in India in 2022, report says

2023-05-18T08:09+0200nationalheraldindia (en)

Natural disasters, heavy floods and cyclones triggered around 2.5 million internal displacements in India in 2022, according to a report by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre. South Asia witnessed 12.5 million internal displacements due to disasters in 2022 with 90 per cent of....

Who's who in the debt limit fight: Meet the four negotiators who could save the US from default

2023-05-17T23:07+0200ABCnews (en)

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are turning to a select group of negotiators to help work out a deal to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid the economic carnage that could ensue if the U.S. defaults on its debts. The negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1.

Today's top news: Myanmar, Ethiopia, Sudan, Syria and Türkiye

2023-05-17T23:01+0200unocha (en)

Children climb a tree uprooted by Cyclone Mocha in Sittwe, Rakhine. Credit: OCHA/Suhad Sakalla, 2023 Myanmar. The gradual restoration of limited communications is allowing humanitarian teams to gather a clearer picture of the impact on millions of people who were in the path of the storm.

El Nino forecasts are climbing

2023-05-17T17:10+0200click2houston (en)

One advice about TED talks is never start with a graph, so why not start this ‘graphy’ El Nino blog with a cool photo of the staircase traversing the Peñón de Guatape which is an outcrop of the Antioquia Batholith and towers up to 656 feet above its base.

North Carolina at Risk of Severe Weather with Level 2 Storms, Hail

2023-05-17T13:43+0200natureworldnews (en)

North Carolina is at risk from Level 2 storms, destructive winds, and hail due to severe weather. The potential of severe weather has increased in central North Carolina, according to weather forecasts for Tuesday. Part of the region is now at level 2 risk for severe storms, according to the National Weather Service.

Rivers Trust to co-lead multi-million-pound project to transform national approach to nature-based solutions

2023-05-17T11:35+0200waterbriefing (en)

The Rivers Trust will be co-leading a pioneering project aimed at mainstreaming nature-based solutions to deliver environmental and socioeconomic benefits. The Trust will co-lead an innovative new project working to remove barriers and develop new enabling mechanisms for the adoption of nature-based solutions at a catchment scale.

La urbanización con golf aprobada por el Gobierno andaluz junto a Doñana se sitúa en zona de riesgo de inundación

2023-05-17T10:53+0200ileon (es)

La parcela donde se proyecta este resort se sitúa en la orilla izquierda del Guadalquivir. Al sur del parque nacional, y a menos de cinco kilómetros de límite de la zona protegida por el cinturón del parque natural que rodea el área más blindada del Coto.

La urbanización con golf aprobada por el Gobierno andaluz junto a Doñana se sitúa en zona de riesgo de inundación

2023-05-17T10:50+0200eldiario-es (es)

La parcela donde se proyecta este resort se sitúa en la orilla izquierda del Guadalquivir. Al sur del parque nacional, y a menos de cinco kilómetros de límite de la zona protegida por el cinturón del parque natural que rodea el área más blindada del Coto.

Despite climate change, China sees decline in wild fires

2023-05-17T09:34+0200chinadailyhk (en)

In this file photo dated Aug 1, 2022, Chinese State Councilor Wang Yong, also head of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, presides over a video conference on flood control and drought relief work while inspecting the Ministry of Emergency Management.

Reckon Climate change is erasing Black Cemeteries in the South. Here’s what you need to know 54m agoChristopher Harress

2023-05-16T13:56+0200al (en)

“There are beautiful stories under all this,” said Ursel Forbes, observing the overgrown fields around her small family plot. She was checking it for flood damage with her brother John Forbes who was visiting from Texas. “What you can see is kept up by families and volunteers. So much of the rest is hidden or probably long gone.

Floods in Ethiopia leave at least 45 people dead

2023-05-15T21:31+0200aa-en (en)

MOGADISHU, Somalia Recent floods in Ethiopia have killed 45 people and displaced more than 35,000 households, the UN said on Monday. Floods have caused widespread destruction and displacement in the regions of Somali, Oromia, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples, South West Ethiopia Peoples,....

Floods In Ethiopia Leave At Least 45 People Dead

2023-05-15T20:29+0200haberler-en (en)

Recent floods in Ethiopia have killed 45 people and displaced more than 35,000 households, the UN said on Monday. Floods have caused widespread destruction and displacement in the regions of Somali, Oromia, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples, South West Ethiopia Peoples, and Afar, according....

Ethiopia: Floods Flash Update, As of 12 May 2023

2023-05-15T16:46+0200reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS. • Floods have caused widespread destruction and displacement in Somali, Oromia, Southern Nations Nationalities & Peoples’, South West Ethiopia Peoples’ and Afar regions. • More than 35,000 households are displaced, 45 human lives lost, over 23,000 livestock perished, and more than 99,000....

One dead, at least 11 injured following tornado in Rio Grande Valley: NWS

2023-05-15T15:01+0200mycentraloregon (en)

Obtained by ABC News. (LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas) — At least one person was killed and 11 others were hospitalized with injuries Saturday morning after a tornado touched down near Laguna Heights, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley, according to officials. “The Laguna Madre area was hit by its fourth weather event in as many weeks.

Will South Florida start its rainy season with thunderstorms? What the forecast says

2023-05-15T11:22+0200miamiherald (en)

Why is rainy season important? Year-round groundwater conditions are largely determined by the amount of precipitation received during the rainy season, the National Weather Service says. For example, a drier or late-arriving rainy season can lead to significant water shortages, while an early or....

East Africans face up to heavy cost and toll of weather disasters

2023-05-15T10:50+0200zawya-palestine (en)

The East African region was this week counting the cost of heavy rains amid a high death toll and massive displacements. Now authorities have to deal with an urgent humanitarian crisis, besides thinking of future environmental plans to avoid a repeat. Rwanda said it needs at least $160 million to....

Africa: Social Media Mobile Phone Data in Disaster Management and Implications For Vulnerable Populations

2023-05-15T06:49+0200allafrica (en)

Social media can also be used to push out messages from emergency officials to quickly communicate with a large audience and coordinate relief efforts. There are some mobile applications that are used to identify areas of need and direct resources. With the increasing use of social media, it is....

Scientology Volunteer Ministers: Why Flood Victims Appreciate Their Help

2023-05-15T03:04+0200einnews (en)

Survivors of Eastern Australia’s November flood share what it meant to them when Scientology Volunteer Ministers arrived on the scene. SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, May 14, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / -- In the wake of one of the worst floods in Eastern Australia’s history, Scientology Volunteer....

Flood Warning Network Aims to Help At-risk Communities

2023-05-15T01:24+0200theepochtimes (en)

A national flood warning network will be set up in a bid to better protect at-risk communities from natural disasters. The federal government will spend $236 million (US$156 million) in the next decade to set up the network, with the Commonwealth to buy and upgrade flood gauges from local, state and territory governments.

Flood warning network aims to help at-risk communities

2023-05-15T01:21+0200bordermail (en)

A national flood warning network will be set up in a bid to better protect at-risk communities from natural disasters. The federal government will spend $236 million in the next decade to set up the network, with the Commonwealth to buy and upgrade flood gauges from local, state and territory governments.

Mudslide closes southern Minnesota highway after torrential rain

2023-05-14T23:52+0200twincities (en)

Torrential rain led to flooding in parts of southern Minnesota on Saturday evening, and may have triggered a mudslide that closed a state highway early Sunday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reported about 5:30 a.m. Sunday that State Highway 68 is closed south of Courtland due to a “sizeable mudslide” across the driving lanes.

Seattle, Portland could see record heat 20-25 degrees above normal

2023-05-14T18:44+0200usaToday (en)

Record-breaking heat will bake Seattle and Portland again Sunday, and there is no relief in sight until the middle of the week, forecasters say. Temperatures are far beyond normal for the spring, 20 to 25 degrees higher than usual for May, prompting the National Weather Service to issue heat....

Floods in Kalehe: MONUSCO and UN agencies provide aid to victims

2023-05-13T19:56+0200breakinglatest (en)

Radio Okapi/Ph. Ph/ Emmanuel Elameji of Kabedi.”/> MONUSCO and UN agencies brought, on Friday May 12, food and non-food aid to flood victims in Kalehe (South Kivu). This donation was handed over by the head of the MONUSCO/South Kivu office, Cecillia Piazza, to Bushushu in the presence of the....

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T13:09+0200taiwannews (en)

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T13:03+0200timesofindia (en)

DHAKA: Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone , which is expected to slam ashore in in the next 24 hours. Cyclone Mocha was moving toward the coasts of southeastern....

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T12:34+0200TorontoStar (en)

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to …

2023-05-13T12:05+0200wearecentralpa (en)

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T12:05+0200apnews (en)

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T11:55+0200news4jax (en)

This satellite image provided by India Meteorological Department shows storm Mocha intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm. Authorities in Bangladesh and Myanmar prepared to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people Friday, warning them to stay away from coastal areas as a severe cyclonic storm churned in the Bay of Bengal.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to …

2023-05-13T11:49+0200wowktv (en)

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T11:41+0200clickondetroit (en)

This satellite image provided by India Meteorological Department shows storm Mocha intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm. Authorities in Bangladesh and Myanmar prepared to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people Friday, warning them to stay away from coastal areas as a severe cyclonic storm churned in the Bay of Bengal.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T11:40+0200sfgate (en)

This satellite image provided by India Meteorological Department shows storm Mocha intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm. Authorities in Bangladesh and Myanmar prepared to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people Friday, warning them to stay away from coastal areas as a severe cyclonic storm churned in the Bay of Bengal.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T11:38+0200ABCnews (en)

DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and in the next 24 hours.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T11:37+0200independent-UK (en)

Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and in the next 24 hours. Cyclone Mocha was moving toward the coasts of....

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T11:32+0200sandiegouniontribune (en)

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T11:31+0200wsoctv (en)

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours.

Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches

2023-05-13T11:27+0200actionnewsjax (en)

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to seek shelter on Saturday as the delta nation braced for an extremely severe cyclone, which is expected to slam ashore in Bangladesh and Myanmar in the next 24 hours.

UPDATED: Siouxland sees tornado, thunderstorm and flood warnings

2023-05-13T05:10+0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Through 9:15 p.m., north central Woodbury and central Plymouth Counties were under a thunderstorm warning. The warning came after a portion of Siouxland, including the Hinton, Salix, Sergeant Bluff, Sioux City and Hinton, Iowa areas, had tornado warnings which first came in at 7:56 p.m. At 8:16 p.m.

In a reduced climate budget, Newsom cuts drought spending and pivots to flood control

2023-05-12T21:13+0200sanluisobispo (en)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the media at Hansen Ranches south of Corcoran, Calif., in April. He announced his revised budget on Friday. María G. Ortiz-Briones mortizbriones@vidaenelvalle.com After record-breaking winter rain and snow, California Gov.

Sandbags distributed today as storms, potential flooding forecast in the RGV this weekend

2023-05-12T20:21+0200brownsvilleherald (en)

S torms, severe weather and flooding are all in the forecast for the Rio Grande Valley this weekend. The National Weather Service said Thursday that a flash flood watch has been issued for all of Deep South Texas from 7 a.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday. “A series of upper level disturbances to combine....

In a reduced climate budget, Newsom cuts drought spending and pivots to flood control

2023-05-12T20:13+0200fresnobee (en)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the media at Hansen Ranches south of Corcoran, Calif., in April. He announced his revised budget on Friday. María G. Ortiz-Briones mortizbriones@vidaenelvalle.com After record-breaking winter rain and snow, California Gov.

Storms, potential flooding in the RGV’s forecast this weekend

2023-05-12T19:13+0200brownsvilleherald (en)

Storms, severe weather and flooding are all in the forecast for the Rio Grande Valley this weekend. The National Weather Service said Thursday that a flash flood watch has been issued for all of Deep South Texas from 7 a.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday. “A series of upper level disturbances to combine....

Chances of rain to hit Flagstaff; Phoenix to see triple-digit temperatures this weekend

2023-05-12T00:52+0200azcentral (en)

Some "unsettled" weather is on course for Arizona's high country this weekend, bringing a minor chance of thunderstorms and some potential flooding, while metro Phoenix is likely to reach triple-digit temperatures. The Coconino County Twitter account posted an update on Thursday, letting northern Arizona residents know of the upcoming forecast.

B.C. prepares for 1st heat wave of season; increase in wildfire, flood risks

2023-05-12T00:36+0200crestonvalleyadvance (en)

B.C. is in a “much better place” to prepare for extreme heat conditions after the deadly 2021 heat dome – but more can still be done – says a scientific director with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. While this weekend isn’t forecasted to be a heat dome, special weather statements have been....

Overnight temperatures to bring relief in upcoming B.C. and Alberta heat wave

2023-05-11T23:36+0200globalnews (en)

Alberta and British Columbia are bracing for an unseasonable heat wave with daytime highs soaring up to 15 degrees above normal over the coming days, though overnight temperatures are expected to provide some relief. Armel Castellan, an Environment Canada meteorologist in B.C.

Overnight Temperatures to Bring Relief in Upcoming BC and Alberta Heat Wave

2023-05-11T23:05+0200theepochtimes (en)

Alberta and British Columbia are bracing for an unseasonable heat wave with daytime highs soaring up to 15 degrees above normal over the coming days, though overnight temperatures are expected to provide some relief. Armel Castellan, an Environment Canada meteorologist in B.C.

Overnight temperatures to bring relief in upcoming B.C. and Alberta heat wave VANCOUVER — Alberta and British Columbia are bracing for an unseasonable heat wave with daytime highs soaring up to 15 degrees above normal over the coming days, though overnight temperatures are expected to provide some relief.

2023-05-11T22:59+0200timescolonist (en)

Police block the road into the wildfires near Entwhistle Alberta on Sunday May 7, 2023. Environment Canada has blanketed all of Alberta and most of British Columbia in special heat advisories as temperatures are expected to be up to 15 degrees above normal over the next several days. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Overnight temperatures to bring relief in upcoming B.C. and Alberta heat wave

2023-05-11T22:53+0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

Police block the road into the wildfires near Entwhistle Alberta on Sunday May 7, 2023. Environment Canada has blanketed all of Alberta and most of British Columbia in special heat advisories as temperatures are expected to be up to 15 degrees above normal over the next several days. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Overnight temperatures to bring relief in upcoming B.C. and Alberta heat wave 0 5/11/2023 1:32:38 PM

2023-05-11T22:51+0200tricitynews (en)

VANCOUVER — Alberta and British Columbia are bracing for an unseasonable heat wave with daytime highs soaring up to 15 degrees above normal over the coming days, though overnight temperatures are expected to provide some relief. Armel Castellan, an Environment Canada meteorologist in B.C.

El Niño is coming: What it means for California weather

2023-05-11T21:22+0200mercurynews (en)

El Niño conditions — a warming of ocean waters off South America that can alter weather across the globe, from hurricanes to droughts, including California’s summer temperatures and the amount of rain it might receive next winter — are emerging in the Pacific Ocean for the first time in 4 years.

El Niño is coming: What it means for California weather

2023-05-11T21:22+0200eastbaytimes (en)

El Niño conditions — a warming of ocean waters off South America that can alter weather across the globe, from hurricanes to droughts, including California’s summer temperatures and the amount of rain it might receive next winter — are emerging in the Pacific Ocean for the first time in 4 years.

Fears Rise Over Potential Arkabutla Dam Break: 'It Would Be Disastrous'

2023-05-11T17:12+0200newsweek-USA (en)

Fears are rising over the Arkabutla Dam as officials work to repair a breach. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in a statement on Tuesday that it had found "potential breach conditions" at the dam. Local resident Kim Chhay told WATN that she thought the situation was "very critical." "I mean if the dam broke down.

Utah flooding updates: Snowmelt expected to accelerate; mudslide hits Weber County

2023-05-11T16:42+0200sltrib (en)

There’s not much rain in the forecast — a slight chance Saturday and Sunday, and a chance of scattered thunderstorms Monday-Wednesday. And it’s going to get hot in southern Utah. In the St. George area, it’s expected to be in the mid-80s on Thursday, and the the forecast calls for temperatures....

Environment Agency | Official News Release The PACCo project's guide to successful climate adaptation

2023-05-11T14:28+0200wired-gov (en)

The Promoting Adaptation to Changing Coasts (PACCo) project which delivered large-scale adaptation across two countries has made its how-to guide available to all. New guide provides framework for the future of coastal communities; Transferrable model aimed at policymakers, contractors and community....

DRC floods: More than 200 children killed as death toll surges

2023-05-11T14:08+0200thecable (en)

, an international humanitarian organisation, said more than 200 children were killed with another 90 separated from their families. The flood which took place in South Kivu, eastern DRC, is one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters in years. More than 5,500 people are still missing and an....

The PACCo project's guide to successful climate adaptation

2023-05-11T11:51+0200gov-uk (en)

New guide provides framework for the future of coastal communities; Transferrable model aimed at policymakers, contractors and community leaders; Practical tools and lessons learnt to support further climate adaptation. As the impacts of climate change continue to be felt around the world, coastal....

Rescue work underway in DR Congo

2023-05-11T03:20+0200chinadaily (en)

Humanitarian aid and supplies from the government arrive in South Kivu on Tuesday, after floods and landslides that hit the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. AUGUSTIN WAMENYA/GETTY IMAGES. Efforts to rescue missing residents and recover bodies are underway with at least 400 people confirmed....

‘Historic heat’ could be on the way for many parts of B.C.

2023-05-11T01:32+0200globalnews (en)

Parts of B.C. are bracing for what could be historic for this time of year. Global BC meteorologist Kristi Gordon said temperatures between 35 and 38 C are possible in the Thompson-Nicola region over the next few days and into the weekend. Gordon said the temperatures will break former daily record highs.

Many rivers in the southern region have over-alert floods How to save yourself in the face of floods

2023-05-11T00:27+0200tellerreport (en)

◎ Fu Lili, reporter of this newspaper. The river rises, the rain continues... At present, the situation in the southern flood season is grim. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, since May 5, affected by heavy rainfall, 5 rivers in southern China have experienced floods above the alarm, of....

Region Martin County Bathtub Reef Beach in Martin County getting new seawall Jon Shainman 2:29 PM, May 10, 2023

2023-05-10T20:42+0200wptv (en)

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Martin County has 22 miles of shoreline and, like its neighbors to the north and south, is in a constant tug of war with mother nature, especially during hurricane season. So, a multi-million dollar effort is underway to protect one of its most popular beaches.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Fatal Floods: What Caused Them, and How to Help By Lizzy Rosenberg

2023-05-10T19:39+0200greenmatters (en)

Tragedy struck the Democratic Republic of the Congo in May 2023, after more than 400 people lost their lives and over 5,000 were left missing, thanks to a climate change-induced natural disaster . Entire villages were lost in a major flood, while landslides that ensued ended up wiping out entire neighborhoods.

UN-SPIDER’s Institutional Strengthening Mission to South Africa

2023-05-10T16:12+0200un-spider (en)

As part of its efforts to provide advisory support to national disaster management agencies and other stakeholders in Africa, UN-SPIDER is carrying out an Institutional Strengthening Mission to South Africa from 8 to 12 May 2023. The mission, implemented in coordination with the National Disaster....

Somerset flooding map as Environment Agency issues alerts, and latest weather forecast

2023-05-10T16:02+0200inews-co-uk (en)

Flash flooding in Somerset has caused homes to be evacuated, after torrential rain on Tuesday left streets completely waterlogged. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service deployed resources to the Galhampton, North Cadbury and South Cadbury areas, where dozens of families were forced to leave their homes.

Arkabutla Dam Could Burst Any Moment, Mississippi Locals Warned

2023-05-10T15:47+0200newsweek-USA (en)

Mississippi's Arkabutla Dam could burst at any moment, and residents have been warned to stay away from certain areas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday it had found "potential breach conditions" at the dam, triggering an emergency operations center.

Alluvioni lampo in Inghilterra: allagamenti, frane ed evacuazioni | FOTO

2023-05-10T12:43+0200meteoweb (it)

Alluvioni lampo in alcune parti dell’ Inghilterra meridionale hanno portato alla dichiarazione di “major incident” (“grave incidente”) nel Somerset . I soccorritori sono impegnati nelle aree di Galhampton, North Cadbury e South Cadbury dopo le forti piogge avvenute nella giornata di ieri, martedì 9 maggio.

Thousands still missing as Congo flood survivors search for relatives

2023-05-10T12:08+0200fijitimes (en)

Red Cross workers and volunteers gather for a briefing where Congolese civilians were killed following rains that destroyed the remote, mountainous area and ripped through the riverside villages of Nyamukubi, Kalehe territory in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo May 9, 2023. REUTERS/Djaffar Sabiti.

Homes flooded and trains cancelled after storms Many parts of West Norfolk were impacted by flash floods yesterday following heavy rain and storms.

2023-05-10T12:04+0200lynnnews (en)

Many parts of West Norfolk were impacted by flooding yesterday following heavy rain and storms, with some residents’ properties experiencing severe damage. Teams from Norfolk Fire and Rescue were called out yesterday evening to give out flooding advice or to pump out water in areas such as Lynn,....

Thousands still missing as Congo flood survivors search for ...

2023-05-10T11:22+0200thetimes-za (en)

A general view shows the ruins of a home destroyed following rains that destroyed the remote, mountainous area and ripped through the riverside villages of Nyamukubi, Kalehe territory in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo May 9, 2023. Image: REUTERS/Djaffar Sabiti.

Flood alerts in and around Surrey after thunderstorms rumble across county

2023-05-10T10:57+0200getsurrey (en)

See our Privacy Notice A handful of flood alerts in and around Surrey have been issued following a night of thunder and lightning across the county. Alerts have been raised near Leatherhead, as well as at the Upper River Mole covering Horley, Gatwick, and Smallfield.

Thousands still missing as Congo flood survivors search for relatives

2023-05-10T10:22+0200marianasvariety (en)

REUTERS (Nyamukubi, Democratic Republic of Congo) — The death toll from flooding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo crept higher on Tuesday as aid workers found more bodies among the muddy devastation and wounded residents succumbed to their injuries in an underequipped local clinic.

Flood alerts in and around Surrey after thunderstorms rumble across county

2023-05-10T10:13+0200surreymirror (en)

See our Privacy Notice A handful of flood alerts in and around Surrey have been issued following a night of thunder and lightning across the county. Alerts have been raised near Leatherhead, as well as at the Upper River Mole covering Horley, Gatwick, and Smallfield.

Thousands still missing as Congo flood survivors search for relatives

2023-05-10T08:15+0200bdnews24 (en)

The death toll from flooding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo crept higher on Tuesday as aid workers found more bodies among the muddy devastation and wounded residents succumbed to their injuries in an underequipped local clinic. The floods, in a remote, mountainous area of South Kivu....

Thousands still missing as Congo flood survivors search for relatives

2023-05-10T06:37+0200chinadailyhk (en)

Flood-affected residents wait for the distribution of aid from the central government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, four days after floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains killed at least 400, in Nyamukubi, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 9, 2023.

Thousands still missing as Congo flood survivors search for relatives

2023-05-10T06:22+0200wam-en (en)

Wed 10-05-2023 08:11 AM Thousands still missing as Congo flood survivors search for relatives KALEHE, Democratic Republic of Congo, 10th May, 2023 (WAM) -- The death toll from flooding in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo crept higher on Tuesday as aid workers found more bodies among the....

Thousands still missing as Congo flood survivors search for relatives

2023-05-10T00:56+0200inquirer (en)

Red Cross workers and volunteers gather for a briefing where Congolese civilians were killed following rains that destroyed the remote, mountainous area and ripped through the riverside villages of Nyamukubi, Kalehe territory in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo May 9, 2023. REUTERS.

Thousands still missing as Congo flood survivors search for relatives

2023-05-10T00:27+0200japantoday (en)

The death toll from flooding in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo crept higher on Tuesday as aid workers found more bodies among the muddy devastation and wounded residents succumbed to their injuries in an underequipped local clinic. The floods, in a remote, mountainous area of South Kivu....

Thousands Still Missing As Congo Flood Survivors Search For Relatives

2023-05-09T23:42+0200ibtimes (en)

Red Cross workers and volunteers gather for a briefing where Congolese civilians were killed following rains that destroyed the remote, mountainous area and ripped through the riverside villages of Nyamukubi, Kalehe territory in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo May 9, 2023. Reuters.

DR Congo – Many Feared Missing After Landslide in North Kivu

2023-05-09T15:01+0200floodlist (en)

More tragedy has struck in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo , this time in North Kivu Province where dozens of workers at a mining site are feared buried after a landslide on 08 May 2023. Screenshot of a video of the landslide near the city of Rubaya in Masisi Territory in North Kivu Province, DR Congo, 08 May 2023.

In The News for May 9: China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat retaliation 0 5/9/2023 5:22:16 AM

2023-05-09T14:57+0200tricitynews (en)

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ... China has declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion....

In The News for May 9: China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat retaliation 5/9/2023 5:22:16 AM

2023-05-09T14:56+0200timescolonist (en)

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ... China has declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion....

In The News for May 9: China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat retaliation

2023-05-09T14:54+0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ... China has declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion....

Over 5,500 still missing in flood-hit East Congo: local official

2023-05-09T14:43+0200swazidailynews (en)

KALEHE, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – More than 5,500 people are still unaccounted for in an area in East Democratic of Congo where floods killed more than 400 people last week, a local official said on Tuesday, as shaken survivors waited for food aid.

Underwater heat waves could be reshaping weather around the world

2023-05-09T14:40+0200upi-es (en)

"April was the warmest ocean average temperature on record, beating out was previously a record in the 2016 El Niño event," Robert Rohde told AccuWeather national reporter Bill Wadell. "So even though we don't have an El Niño yet, all of this put together is adding up to the warmest ocean period we've seen on record.

In The News for May 8 : China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat retaliation

2023-05-09T10:29+0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ... China has declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion....

In The News for May 8 : China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat retaliation 5/9/2023 1:15:00 AM

2023-05-09T10:27+0200timescolonist (en)

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ... China has declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion....

In The News for May 8 : China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat retaliation 0 5/9/2023 1:15:00 AM

2023-05-09T10:20+0200tricitynews (en)

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ... China has declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion....

Floods in eastern DRC: In Kalehe, survivors are still searching for missing relatives

2023-05-09T04:58+0200tellerreport (en)

2023-05-09T02:56:02.836Z. Highlights: 401 dead and several wounded, this is the balance sheet of the recent floods of the various villages of the territory of Kalehe in the province of South Kivu. The government delegation gave this assessment Monday in Bukavu without giving more details on the number of missing.

Fighting the "Active Battle" of Flood Prevention and Drought Control Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs: Go all out to seize summer grain and a bumper grain harvest throughout the year

2023-05-09T04:07+0200tellerreport (en)

Beijing, 5 May (People's Daily) -- At present, the whole country has entered the main flood period, floods have occurred in some areas, and flood prevention and drought control have entered a critical period. Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued a circular, requiring all....