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Storms and Flooding Around the World

NFK Editors — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:30:40 +0000

Heavy rains, typhoons, and hurricanes have led to serious flooding in places around the world. Deadly flooding has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes across affected countries in central Africa, central Europe, and Asia.

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Monsoon Rains Cause Deadly Flooding in Pakistan

NFK Editors — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:30:03 +0000

Flooding across Pakistan caused by monsoon rains has killed over 1,000 people and forced more than 33 million people from their homes. The government has declared a national emergency and asked for help from other countries.

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News Roundup: Korean President, Australian Emergency, & Street Signs

NFK Editors — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:30:31 +0000

In today's news roundup, South Korea elects Yoon Suk-yeol as its next president, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison declares an emergency over recent floods, and cities rename streets near Russian embassies to show support for Ukraine.

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Record Rains Cause Huge Floods in Australia

NFK Editors — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:30:45 +0000

Eastern Australia has been pounded by record-setting rainfall for over a week. The floods caused by the rain have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. In recent days, many people have been rescued from their roofs as waters kept rising.

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News Roundup: Brazil Mudslides, Zimbabwe Teachers, & 1 Radio Station

NFK Editors — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:30:44 +0000

In today's news roundup, heavy rains trigger deadly mudslides in Brazil, Zimbabwe teachers are on strike in an effort to earn the same amount they earned four years ago, and some drivers in Seattle discover that their car radios will only play one station.

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Unusual Storm Hits West Coast of US, Canada

NFK Editors — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:30:45 +0000

Northern California was hit on Sunday by an extremely strong storm that knocked down trees and left highways covered with water from record rains. The storm also caused mudslides in areas that were burned in recent wildfires.

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First Known Rain at Top of Greenland’s Ice Sheet

NFK Editors — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:30:17 +0000

On August 14, it rained at the highest point of Greenland’s ice sheet. This is normally the coldest part of the ice sheet - a place where rain has never been seen before. It's another big weather change that seems to be connected to the climate crisis.

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Heavy Flooding Across New South Wales

NFK Editors — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:30:13 +0000

A year after being hit with massive bushfires, New South Wales, Australia is suffering from record-setting floods. Over 18,000 people have been forced from their homes after several days of heavy rains. More rain is on the way.

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