A massive wildfire near Arizona 's Grand Canyon National Park erupted overnight, growing more than 20 times in the past 24 hours. Not just one, but two fires broke out within miles of each other.
Scholars and designers of early warning systems say that there are still huge gaps in our ability to predict flash floods and warn those at risk.
Melania Trump made a rare public statement on Friday as she paid tribute to the children who died in the terrible Texas floods.
As flash floods ravage areas like the Texas Hill Country, research shows that technology alone cannot save lives during flooding emergencies.
by Jennifer Berry Hawes ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. Nine months ago, Hurricane Helene barreled up from the Gulf of Mexico and slammed into the rugged mountains of western North Carolina, dumping a foot of rain onto an already saturated landscape. More than 100 people died, most by drowning in floodwaters or being crushed by water-fueled landslides. “We had no idea it was going to do what it did,”...
The Grand Canyon's North Rim in Arizona closed Thursday because of a wildfire on adjacent Bureau of Land Management land near Jacob Lake.
CBC News spoke with Mike Westwick, manager of wildfire prevention and mitigation for the territorial government, to break down some of the words that come up when describing wildfires.
Rising number of flood victims is starting to plateau, a bleak sign that rescuers have made little progress in past 24 hours The rising number of victims from the devastating central Texas floods is beginning to plateau, with at least 120 people found dead in the state – a bleak sign that rescuers have made little progress to find victims amid wreckage in the past 24 hours. On Thursday morning, local officials in Kerr county, which was hit the hardest by the 4 July flash flood, announced that 96 people had died, the same number reported on Wednesday evening. Continue reading...
At least 120 people have died in the flash floods that laid waste to the Hill Country region of Texas and more than 160 people are still believed to be missing as recovery efforts are underway.
The Texas floods have left 110 dead, with more than 170 still missing.
Texas records show Camp Mystic had an emergency plan before floods killed at least 27 campers and counselors, but details of its storm response are still unclear.
A father used his final moments to call his children after he realized he and his wife were being swept away by the deadly Texas floods.
The deadly flash floods in central Texas that claimed more than 100 lives over the July Fourth weekend in the United States have underscored the devastating power of this fast-onset hazard – and the critical challenge of ensuring early warnings reach vulnerable populations, even in the dead of night.
Some social media users falsely claimed that the extreme weather was being controlled by the US government Disasters and tragedies have long been the source of American conspiracies, old and new. So when devastating flash floods hit Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, and as the death toll continues to rise , far-right conspiracists online saw their opportunity to come out in full force, blurring the lines of what’s true and untrue. Some people, emerging from the same vectors associated with the longstanding QAnon conspiracy theory, which essentially holds that a shadowy “deep state” is acting against president Donald Trump, spread on X that the devastating weather was being controlled by the government. Continue reading...
The death toll for the Texas floods tops 100 as the search and rescue efforts continue for over 160 missing people. And, the Supreme Court is allowing Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.
Governor Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts would continue in the wake of the deadly floods "until this job is finished".
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the province is facing fewer active wildfires this year compared with last season at this time, but a forecast of thunderstorms and lighting will "certainly" cause more blazes.
Authorities urge residents to stay indoors and say more than 700 firefighters battling blaze A fast-moving wildfire fanned by gale-force winds has been raging on the outskirts of France’s second-largest city, Marseille, officials said, as firefighters around the Mediterranean battle blazes sparked by an intense heatwave. “The fire is on the fringes of Marseille,” the regional prefect, Georges-François Leclerc, told reporters on Tuesday, adding that the blaze was not yet stable or contained, but the situation appeared to be “under control”. Continue reading...
LIVE UPDATES: The Texas flash floods have consumed the lives of at least 105 people, with authorities warning the death toll is almost certainly going to continue to rise.
A Texas-based country singer has shared his 'heartbreak' following the loss of multiple family members in the Hill Country floods, which have claimed more than 100 lives.
Cuts and chaos instigated by Trump come as human-caused climate crisis increases threat of extreme weather. Plus, the Italian towns selling houses for €1 Good morning. The deadly Texas floods could signal a new normal in the US , as Donald Trump and his allies dismantle crucial federal agencies that help states prepare and respond to extreme weather and other hazards, experts warn. Where were the victims killed? At least 84 of the victims – 56 adults and 28 children – died in Kerr County, the worst affected area, where the Guadalupe River rose to critical levels in multiple locations. Camp Mystic summer camp has confirmed that 27 campers and counselors were killed. What else is happening in the region? Iran’s government has said at least 1,060 people were killed in the war with Israel...
Waters rise so quickly that people are caught off guard, according to the National Weather Service. Many people run into trouble while traveling.
The flood disaster in Texas claimed dozens of lives. Extreme floods also bring dangers in parts of California, although experts say there are differences.
Donald Trump has been accused of many outlandish things, but killing children with flash floods has to be among the worst.
Tragically, one woman lost her life in Lombardy, northern Italy, after a furious storm caused a tree to come crashing down to the ground.
The National Weather Service issued multiple alerts ahead of the deadly floods that devastated central Texas, but whether people actually responded to them is an important question.
Celebrities are taking to social media to share reactions and relief resources after dangerous flash floods ravaged areas of central Texas and claimed more than 80 lives
Camp says the search continues for missing people while life-threatening flooding still remains a threat Texas floods – latest updates Camp Mystic, the girls summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Texas, has confirmed that 27 children and counsellors died in the flash floods that have wreaked devastation on the area since Friday. “Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly,” a statement on the camp website read. Continue reading...
People who lost everything describe leaving homes and express anger at poor preparedness and officials who seemed to shirk responsibility Texas flooding – latest updates As Texas marshals a formidable response to the flash floods that have already killed dozens, questions are now being posed about warnings that were given on Thursday and early Friday about the severity of the approaching storm and the coordination between local officials and the National Weather Service. New flood alerts were issued for Texas “hill country” on Sunday, prompting rescue services to suspend the search for missing people, including at least 11 from Camp Mystic, the summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River hard hit by Friday’s flash flood . Continue reading...
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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, July 7, 2025 -- Somalia on Monday extended its "deepest condolences" to the people and government of the United States following devastating flash floods in central Texas that have killed multiple people, including children, and left many others missing.
Storms that led to deadly flash floods were heightened by moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry Texas was hit by catastrophic flash floods on Friday after powerful thunderstorms unleashed torrential rainfall across the region. Kerr County, in the south-central Hill Country, received more than 300mm of rain in just a few hours. As of Sunday evening, at least 68 people had been confirmed dead , and 28 girls were missing after flood waters tore through a summer camp. Continue reading...
As the full scale of the devastation from the Texas floods begins to unfold, tales of tragedy and heroic sacrifice have begun to emerge.
Matthew McConaughey is pleading with fans to “lend a helping hand” after the catastrophic floods ravaged his home state of Texas, killing dozens of people.
Kellyanne Lytal is one of 11 girls still missing from a summer camp after catastrophic floods in Central Texas.
Hundreds of rescuers search for people missing after flash floods killed 51 people, including 15 children.
Devastating floods in Texas Hill Country have claimed at least 32 lives, including 14 children, with several still missing. Among the missing are 27 girls from a Christian summer camp along the Guadalupe River. Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster, deploying the National Guard and state troopers for extensive search and rescue operations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the loss of lives in the Texas floods, particularly the children. The devastating floods, triggered by a strong storm, caused the Guadalupe River to surge, sweeping away homes and cars. Rescue teams are actively searching for missing individuals, including girls from Camp Mystic, amidst ongoing flash flood warnings in central Texas.
A powerful storm caused devastating flash floods in Texas. The Guadalupe River overflowed, destroying homes and a summer camp. Many people died, and several are missing. Camp Mystic was completely destroyed. Hundreds of people have been rescued. Rescue efforts are underway. Residents did not receive flood warnings. Rainfall exceeded forecasts. The Texas Hill Country's geography worsened the flooding.
The flash flood that tore through central on Friday is a grim example of why flash floods are the nation’s deadliest weather hazard, killing at least 24 and leaving many missing.
Rescue crews searching frantically after flash floods hit Texas Hill Country, sweeping away homes and a girls’ summer camp, killing at least 24 with dozens more missing.
Up to 10in of rain fell overnight, prompting flash flooding in region west of Austin hit by long drought Torrential rains unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas on Friday, killing at least 24 people as rescue teams scrambled to save dozens of victims trapped by high water or reported missing in the disaster, local officials said. Among the missing were 23 to 25 people listed as unaccounted for at an all-girls Christian summer camp located on the banks of the rain-engorged Guadalupe, authorities said. Continue reading...
The Madre fire, one of at least a dozen in the state, has burned more than 35,000 acres in San Luis Obispo county A fast-growing wildfire in central California has become the largest in the state this year, surpassing the size of January’s wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles . The Madre fire had exploded to more than 35,000 acres (14,000 hectares) by Thursday morning, after breaking out in San Luis Obispo county on Wednesday afternoon and tearing through grasslands as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large portions of the state before the Fourth of July holiday. Continue reading...
Hong Kong Observatory will consider issuing a T1 typhoon warning signal on Friday and Saturday, urging the public to stay away from the shoreline and refrain from water sports. The forecaster on Thursday said the area of low pressure to the north of Luzon would develop into a tropical cyclone in the coming few days and come within 800km (497 miles) of Hong Kong. It said the cyclone would remain near the northeastern part of the South China Sea and intensify. “Depending on its development and...
Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are reeling under monsoon fury, triggering floods and landslides. Rudraprayag faces a flood-like situation as the Alaknanda River surges, submerging areas. A cloudburst in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, has resulted in casualties and missing persons, prompting rescue operations. The IMD has issued a red alert for Himachal Pradesh, forecasting heavy rainfall and potential flash floods.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said the storm would begin weakening later Wednesday.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong is set to be hit by inclement weather this week with the city’s observatory forecasting the potential development of a tropical cyclone near Luzon by Thursday. The forecaster also said on Wednesday that temperatures would soar over the next couple of days to a maximum of 33 degrees...
The threat of sea-level rise or storm surges at the nation's most polluted sites puts millions of people at risk of exposure to dangerous contaminants.
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‘I don’t trust the water:’ How post-fire flooding has destabilized a rural community’s drinking water. The post First came the record-setting fire. Then came the record-setting floods. appeared first on High Country News.
With the peak hurricane season looming, forecasters will be without key information starting Monday because the Defense Department said it will no longer provide them with data from the weather satellites.
We're also watching a threat area near Florida that could spawn a tropical depression over the Fourth of July weekend. The post Tropical Storm Barry has come and gone appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Modelling the 2017 and 2022 floods that inundated Lismore will help determine mitigation projects.
Millions of Australians are being warned to brace for heavy rain, damaging winds, and dangerous surf conditions as a bomb cyclone threatens the country's east coast.
With the peak of hurricane season looming, forecasters will be without key information starting Monday because the Defense Department said it will no longer provide them with data from the weather satellites.
A county in southwestern China is bracing for another deluge just days after record floods killed at least six people. Authorities in Rongjiang county in Guizhou province ordered the evacuation of half a dozen areas on Saturday as heavy rain was again forecast for the region. “Exceptionally large floods” began sweeping through the county on Tuesday, setting new benchmarks for both rainfall and water levels, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday without saying what those levels were. The...
Pakistan's meterological department has said there is a risk of severe rainfall and more flash floods up until Tuesday.
Millions of Americans now face greater danger this hurricane season after the Pentagon abruptly shut down a key safety program.
Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defence satellites, something a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spokesperson called a routine data rotation and replacement.
The Trump administration's decision to halt transmission of critical satellite data threatens to undermine hurricane forecasts just as the 2025 season begins.
Thousands of FEMA calls went unanswered following the Texas floods after a mass of contracts went unrenewed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
The biblically tragic Texas floods devastated multiple communities, but amid the horror was one miraculous story about a teenager finding his beloved family dog alive.
Local officials used the system more than two days after the recorded height of the floods.
[Daily Maverick] Durban's recurring floods do more than destroy homes and infrastructure - they expose South Africa's (SA's) dangerous blind spot, where climate disasters, human displacement, and social disintegration intersect.
The owner of Texas Christian summer camp Camp Mystic died during the state's horrific floods last week, despite repeatedly warning officials about the volatility of the nearby Guadalupe River.
[New Era] Improved climate conditions, government policy and strategic interventions as well as strong drought-mitigating strategies played a crucial role in Namibia's reclassification as a hunger hotspot.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism for the federal response to the floods in Texas.
Controversial Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has been accused of using the tragic Texas floods to shine a light on herself.
Patriot Front leader says so-called ‘activists’ prioritizing giving supplies to their ‘people’ and ‘European peoples’ A US racist and neo-fascist hate group that has become a public fixture in recent years has descended on central Texas in a stunt it claims is part of the “disaster relief” efforts under way after the devastating flash floods hit the region last week. Patriot Front, founded following the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, after which its leader, Thomas Rousseau, a Texan, was later charged for his participation , has claimed on its Telegram app channel that it has shown up in the areas near Camp Mystic , where 27 young campers lost their lives. Continue reading...
Governor Glenn Youngkin revealed his family was trapped inside their multimillion-dollar vacation home along the Guadalupe River when the devastating Texas flash floods hit.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz gave an emotional speech Wednesday about the deadly floods that struck Texas over the weekend.
Record temperatures and seasonal downpours raise fears of a repeat of the devastating flooding in 2022 Glaciers across northern Pakistan have been melting at an accelerated pace as a result of record-breaking summer temperatures, leading to deadly flash flooding and landslides. The floods and heavy monsoon rains have caused devastation across the country this summer, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 130 since the rains began in late June. Continue reading...
Officials were still assessing the scale of the damage and working on a final number of deaths, said the governor.
Ruidoso, New Mexico, faced devastating flash floods, sweeping away homes and stranding residents. Emergency crews performed 85 swift-water rescues as floodwaters submerged roads and entered homes. The Rio Ruidoso surged nearly 19 feet, prompting warnings for residents to seek higher ground. The area, vulnerable due to prior wildfires, experienced even higher floodwaters than last summer, impacting previously unaffected areas.
Camp Mystic’s emergency plan was approved by Texas inspectors just two days before disaster struck Friday when floods ravaged the grounds, killing 27 campers and counselors, according to a report.
The Texas floods last week killed over 100 people and dozens more are missing.
Following deadly floods in Texas, misinformation from both left- and right-wing users was roiling social media, with liberals baselessly blaming staffing cuts at US weather agencies for flawed warning systems and conservatives ramping up conspiracy theories.
Hundreds of rescuers on Tuesday continued their search for people swept away by catastrophic Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, officials said, amid threats of more heavy rain.
More than 100 people have died in devastating flash floods in Kerr County, Texas. But what caused this extreme weather, and will events like this get more common?
Amid the Texas floods and a month into hurricane season, significant vacancies exist across the National Weather Service.
Cuts and chaos instigated by Trump come as threat from extreme weather grows due to human-caused climate crisis The deadly Texas floods could signal a new norm in the US, as Donald Trump and his allies dismantle crucial federal agencies that help states prepare and respond to extreme weather and other hazards, experts warn. More than 100 are dead and dozens more remain missing after flash floods in the parched area known as Texas Hill Country swept away entire holiday camps and homes on Friday night – in what appears to have been another unremarkable storm that stalled before dumping huge quantities of rain over a short period of time, a phenomena that has becoming increasingly common as the planet warms. Continue reading...
Search and rescue teams wade through mud-piled riverbanks for a fourth day as more flash floods threaten the region.
A Texas Congressman was one of the parents who anxiously awaited news of the whereabouts of children as deadly floods struck the Texas Hill Country this past weekend.
At least 91 people are confirmed dead, following flash floods in central Texas.
The Trump administration is firing back after being accused of contributing to the severity of the Texas floods that took countless lives including dozens of girls at summer camp.
Hundreds of homes, bridges and roads washed away in north Indian state after unusually heavy rainfall India’s mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh has been left reeling after it was hit by rainstorms, flash floods and landslides, with dozens of people reported missing. Hundreds of homes, bridges, roads and electricity pylons in the north Indian state were washed away after 23 flash floods and 16 landslides caused by unusually heavy rainfall over the weekend. There were also 19 cloudbursts, in which an enormous amount of rain falls in a sudden deluge, according to a report by the Himachal Pradesh state government. Continue reading...
The Camp Mystic death toll has risen to 27 campers as authorities continue their search for the nearly a dozen children still missing from the Texas floods.
Search efforts continue for people still missing after Friday's floods, as questions swirl over what went wrong. Here's what we know so far.
At least 82 people have been killed and dozens remain missing after devastating flash flooding Rescue turns into grim recovery operation President Donald Trump, who said on Sunday he would visit the disaster scene, probably this coming Friday, has previously outlined plans to scale back the federal government’s role in responding to natural disasters, leaving states to shoulder more of the burden themselves. Some experts questioned whether cuts to the federal workforce by the Trump administration, including to the agency that oversees the National Weather Service, led to a failure by officials to accurately predict the severity of the floods and issue appropriate warnings ahead of the storm, Reuters reported. Continue reading...
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Devastating flash floods in Texas have resulted in at least 79 fatalities and numerous missing individuals, including children, during the Fourth of July holiday. President Trump declared it a "100-year catastrophe" and plans to visit the affected areas. Rescue efforts are intensifying as forecasters predict more heavy rain, with officials warning of a rising death toll across the flood-stricken state.
After floods left more than 80 dead in Texas, questions are emerging about how to provide better warnings in a region known as “flash flood alley.”
A tragic taxi accident near Rohtang Pass claimed four lives due to foggy conditions, while flash floods in Chamba and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh have caused widespread devastation, raising the monsoon death toll to 78 and resulting in significant infrastructure damage estimated at Rs 573 crore. Rescue operations are underway, and stranded tourists have been evacuated from Seraj valley.
Hundreds of rescuers searching for those missing in devastating floods including girls from Camp Mystic, a Christian youth camp Texas continues grim flood recovery Here are some of the latest images coming out from Texas after devastating floods forced authorities to launch one of the largest search-and-rescue efforts in the state’s recent history: US president Donald Trump addressed the deadly floods on Saturday. On his Truth Social platform, he said his administration was working with state and local officials on the ground in Texas to respond “to the tragic flooding” that occurred a day before. We know that everyone wants more warning time, and that’s why we’re working to upgrade the technology that’s been neglected for far too long to make sure families have as much advance...
Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
In Texas, a 22-year-old woman was rescued after being swept 32 km down the Guadalupe River during devastating floods that followed 4th of July celebrations. Clinging to a Cypress tree, she was spotted by a homeowner who alerted rescuers. The woman, camping with family when the floodwaters struck, survived with minor injuries after a daring leap into a rescue boat.
At least 27 people have died and 27 girls who were at a Christian summer camp are missing We have more from the Associated Press on Camp Mystic, the all-girls Christian summer camp from which up to 25 people are missing. Chloe Crane, a teacher and former Camp Mystic counsellor, said her heart broke when a fellow teacher shared an email from the camp about the missing girls. At least 24 people have died and up to 25 people are missing after torrential rain caused flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas on Friday. Rescue teams are searching for the people who were attending the Christian all-girls Camp Mystic summer camp just outside the town of Kerrville 104km (64 miles) north-west of San Antonio . As of Friday night, emergency personnel had rescued or evacuated...
At least 27 deaths were confirmed in central Texas, with dozens of people still missing. The post Devastating flash floods slam Texas Hill Country; Tropical Storm Chantal heads for Carolinas appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Tropical Storm Chantal formed in the Atlantic on Saturday morning and is projected to reach South Carolina and North Carolina on Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Renee Smajstrla and Janie Hunt were among the two dozen campers who were washed away in the deadly Guadalupe River flash floods.
Devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, triggered by torrential rains, have claimed multiple lives. Kerr County was particularly hard-hit, with the Guadalupe River overflowing. Judge Rob Kelly confirmed fatalities and numerous water rescues, but identification efforts are ongoing. Governor Greg Abbott has deployed state resources to aid affected areas, urging residents to heed warnings and avoid flooded roads.
Officials on Thursday announced another $17 million for fuel break construction and other wildfire mitigation efforts around Whitehorse, Teslin and Haines Junction — communities "prone to aggressive wildfire behaviour," according to a news release.
[IPS] Seville & Bhubaneswar -- While droughts creep in stealthily, their impacts are often more devastating and far-reaching than any other disaster. Inter-community conflict, extremist violence, and violence and injustice against vulnerable girls and women happen at the intersection of climate-induced droughts and drought-impoverished communities.
While droughts creep in stealthily, their impacts are often more devastating and far-reaching than any other disaster. Inter-community conflict, extremist violence, and violence and injustice against vulnerable girls and women happen at the intersection of climate-induced droughts and drought-impoverished communities. Five consecutive years of failed rain in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya brought the worst drought […]
The Professor of Remote Sensing and Earth Systems Science at the Chapman University in the US, Hesham al-Askary, said on Tuesday that this summer in the Mediterranean is witnessing unprecedented changes due to a significant rise in water temperatures. During a phone call with TeN TV channel, Askary warned that this portend the emergence of … The post After sudden rainfall in Cairo, expert warns of ‘quasi-hurricanes’ this summer appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The threat of a tropical cyclone hammering multiple states and disrupting millions of travelers during the Fourth of July weekend is increasing.
Hurricane Flossie formed off the southwestern coast of Mexico late Monday night, and local officials are asking residents to prepare for possible flooding and life-threatening mudslides as the storm continues on its journey across the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
Growing Water Risks Threaten World’s Most Cherished Heritage Sites alicia.cypress… Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:00 Water is impacting some of the Earth’s most cherished places: The Taj Mahal, for example, faces water scarcity that is increasing pollution and depleting groundwater , both of which are damaging the mausoleum. In 2022, a massive flood closed down all of Yellowstone National Park and cost over $20 million in infrastructure repairs to reopen. Water issues — whether it’s drought, scarcity, pollution or flooding — have become a threat to many of the more than 1,200 UNESCO World Heritage Sites . These natural landscapes and cultural landmarks around the globe, including the Taj Mahal and Yellowstone National Park , are recognized for their “outstanding universal...
Severe weather warnings have been issued for NSW , eastern Victoria and southeast Queensland as the explosive 'cyclone' has been confirmed off the coast and heads inland.
Millions of Australians are in the path of a 'bomb cyclone' which has formed off the New South Wales coast.
During severe floods in Southern China, a man was trapped on a rooftop, inaccessible by rescue boats. His resourceful neighbor used his agricultural drone, typically used for heavy lifting, to create a makeshift harness. The drone successfully airlifted the man to safety, showcasing quick thinking in a crisis.
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh triggered landslides and flash floods, disrupting transportation and claiming lives. The Chandigarh-Shimla highway and Kalka-Shimla railway line were blocked, with multiple districts experiencing road closures and train disruptions. A red alert has been issued, with authorities reporting 20 monsoon-related deaths since June 20.
The Professor of Geology and Water Resources at Cairo University, Abbas Sharaky, said there is a high probability of flooding on both sides of the Blue Nile and the Nile rivers near the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, at the end of August, similar to before the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Sharaky … The post Floods expected in Khartoum following failure in Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam operation appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Scientists left scrambling amid hurricane season after irreplaceable program is slotted to be shuttered A critical US atmospheric data collection program will be halted by Monday, giving weather forecasters just days to prepare, according to a public notice sent this week. Scientists that the Guardian spoke with say the change could set hurricane forecasting back “decades”, just as this year’s season ramps up. In a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) message sent on Wednesday to its scientists, the agency said that “due to recent service changes” the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) will “discontinue ingest, processing and distribution of all DMSP data no later than June 30, 2025”. Continue reading...
Some parts of New South Wales could receive up to 300mm of rain in a 36 to 48 hour period as a powerful storm intensifies over the weekend.
A NOAA spokesperson clarified that a microwave instrument on another satellite will still provide crucial readings.
The loss of access to the data could hamstring forecasters’ ability to track hurricanes and warn residents of their risk.
This latest tranche of state funds moves $700 million to the state's Hurricane Helene relief fund and appropriates $500 million of that.
An analysis of 500 watersheds found levels of organic carbon, phosphorus, and other pollutants up to 103 times higher after a wildfire.