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weather-natural-disasters1 year ago

"Oman Flooding Death Toll Rises to 18 as Heavy Rains Hit UAE and Surrounding Nations"

Heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates caused flooding, with over 120 millimeters of rainfall in Dubai, disrupting flights and leading to abandoned vehicles on roadways. In neighboring Oman, the death toll from heavy flooding rose to 18, including 10 schoolchildren swept away in a vehicle. The rains also affected Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, with emergency response efforts underway to address the flooding and its aftermath.

via ABC News|
#emergency-response#flooding#heavy-rains
weather-natural-disasters1 year ago

"Severe Weather Outbreak: Tornadoes and Power Outages Hit Multiple States"

Severe weather, including potential tornadoes, caused widespread damage and power outages in several states, leading to at least one death. The storms affected parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Georgia, and Wisconsin, with reports of substantial damage to structures and numerous homes and businesses without power. The severe weather also led to a state of emergency declaration in some areas and warnings of heavy snowfall in Wisconsin and New England.

via NPR|
#midwest#power-outages#severe-weather
weather-natural-disasters1 year ago

"Devastating Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage and Power Outages Across Multiple States"

Severe weather, including potential tornadoes, caused power outages and significant damage in several states, leading to at least one death. The storms affected areas in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Georgia, and Wisconsin, with reports of tornadoes, heavy rain, and snowstorms. Thousands of homes and businesses were without power, and Kentucky and West Virginia declared states of emergency. The severe weather is expected to move into New England, with forecasts of heavy snow and strong winds.

via The Associated Press|
#midwest#power-outages#severe-weather
weather-natural-disasters1 year ago

"California's Ongoing Weather Crisis: Flooding, Mudslides, and Tornado Warnings"

A lingering atmospheric river has caused widespread flooding, mudslides, and damage in California, prompting evacuations and safety warnings. Prolonged downpours have left the ground super-saturated, increasing the risk of further landslides and debris flows. The storm, fueled by a Pineapple Express atmospheric river, has been intensified by the prevailing El Nino weather pattern and human-induced climate change. The storm has already caused fatalities, forced evacuations, and led to record-breaking rainfall and snowfall in parts of California.

via NBC News|
#atmospheric-river#california#flooding
weather-natural-disasters2 years ago

"Icy Weather Blamed for 67 Deaths Across Much of the U.S."

Deadly arctic weather continues to grip much of the US, causing at least 67 deaths and leading to water crises in several states, including Tennessee. Memphis residents have been without running water for days, with the utility's 400,000 customers under a boil water notice. Crews are working to repair broken pipes, and some residents are being moved to hotels. The cold weather has also caused at least 25 deaths in Tennessee, and freezing rain and high wind gusts are making travel treacherous in parts of Kansas and Oklahoma. However, a warm-up is expected in the coming days for the mid-section of the country.

via NPR|
#arctic-weather#tennessee#us
weather-natural-disasters2 years ago

"Deadly Winter Storm Ravages Eastern US with Life-Threatening Conditions"

A dangerous winter storm has caused multiple fatalities and widespread disruptions across the northern US, with blinding snow, freezing rain, and bitter cold temperatures. The storm has led to deadly avalanches, treacherous ice-covered roads, flight cancellations, and power outages, with blizzard warnings issued in some areas. The cold snap has prompted concerns for the unhoused population and led to emergency declarations in several states, as well as evacuation efforts due to flooding in some areas.

via The Guardian US|
#avalanche#cold-exposure#fatalities
weather-natural-disasters2 years ago

"Devastating Storms Ravage Northeast and United States, Leaving Thousands Without Power"

Severe storms across the U.S. have left at least five people dead and hundreds of thousands without power, with New York and Pennsylvania hit the hardest. Rivers are rising to dangerous levels, prompting evacuations and causing major flooding in several states. The storms have also brought heavy snowfall and strong winds, crippling travel and leading to fatal car crashes. Another cross-country weather system is expected to bring more snow and severe weather to the East Coast, with the potential for tornadoes and significant flooding.

via ABC News|
#fatalities#flooding#power-outages