A tropical storm is brewing over the Eastern Pacific south of Acapulco. Clouds and thunderstorms that have been gathering for days will organize in the next 48 hours and could develop into a hurricane.
Flamingo Lodge – constructed from repurposed shipping containers on stilts – replaces Florida facility battered by hurricanes Katrina and Wilma A collection of repurposed shipping containers, welded together and fitted out to create an innovative new eco-hotel inside one of the country’s most popular national parks, offers a vision of revival and resilience at the beginning of another potentially active Atlantic hurricane season. The containers exist as the elevated 24-room Flamingo Lodge at the exposed southern tip of Florida’s Everglades national park. It was built to replace the 1960s-era cinderblock construction that was finally demolished in 2009 , four years after back-to-back hurricanes, Katrina and Wilma, tore it apart. Continue reading...
Season after season, readers like you have shown us that you value our coverage of hurricanes and other extreme weather. You’ve used it to stay informed and keep your loved ones safe. Now we need your help. The post We need your help to cover hurricanes this summer appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Haze hits Sydney suburbs after crossing NSW from South Australia and Victoria Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Parts of Sydney faced “extremely poor” air quality warnings on Tuesday morning as a dust storm swept in from the east. Sydney’s north-west and central west including Parramatta had the heaviest air pollution, with very poor air quality also observed across Sydney stretching as far south as Goulburn and as far north as Muswellbrook, according to official pollution monitoring stations . Continue reading...
Logan Stankoven unwound a smoldering wrist shot, buzzing Sergei Bobrovsky's right shoulder to launch a Carolina Hurricanes shutout of the Florida Panthers on Monday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.
How the models did last year, and why you should pay the most heed to the National Hurricane Center forecast. The post Which hurricane models should you trust in 2025? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district triggered flash floods, damaging 20-25 vehicles in Sharshaya Nallah. No casualties were reported, but debris blocked the Hindustan-Tibet Road. The local meteorological department has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and gusty winds across all 12 districts, forecasting a six-day wet spell with light rainfall expected in higher hills.
Weary residents on NSW's Mid North Coast have begun cleaning up the damage caused by the record-breaking floods.
Hurricane Helene captured by NOAA's GOES-16 satellite as it approached Florida on September 26, 2024.
Hong Kong authorities have expressed confidence they can better handle extreme weather events in the coming decades as they outlined strategies and upgrades to infrastructure worth more than HK$300 million (US$38.3 million) that will bolster defences against heavy rainfall, rising sea levels and storm surges. In a paper released on Friday for a discussion scheduled at the Legislative Council on Tuesday, authorities said they had made significant investments in 26 vulnerable coastal areas,...
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Eastern Australia faced destructive floods. Houses were caked in silt and roads washed out. Around 50,000 people were separated from help. Four bodies were recovered from floodwaters in New South Wales. Salvage crews started a major cleanup operation. The state emergency service deployed over 2,000 workers for rescue missions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared a natural disaster.
The newest forecast for the 2025 hurricane season has just been released and meteorologists warn that Americans should start preparing for the worst now.
Record floods cut a destructive path through eastern Australia on Friday, caking houses in silt, washing out roads and separating 50,000 people from help.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast a range of 13 to 19 total named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November.
The Atlantic storm season could produce up to 19 named storms, including up to 10 hurricanes and five major storms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, will be an active one, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[The Conversation Africa] Malawi is one of the most disaster-prone countries in Africa. In the past 15 years it has experienced 16 floods, one rainfall-related landslide, five storm-related disasters, and two severe droughts.
Residents describe anxious waits for rescue as unprecedented level of flooding strikes the Manning river NSW floods live updates: latest flooding news NSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and maps Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 48,800 people and 23,200 dwellings were isolated by record flood waters on the mid-north coast of New South Wales on Wednesday, the State Emergency Service said, as it predicted another 200mm of rain in the next 24-48 hours. Residents described anxious waits for rescue as unprecedented flooding struck the Manning river, inundating homes and businesses across the region. The Manning river has already surpassed its 1929 record flood level. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue...
by Jennifer Berry Hawes and Mollie Simon, with additional reporting by Cassandra Garibay 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. When Hurricane Helene plowed over the Southeast last September, it caused more inland deaths than any hurricane in recorded history. The highest per capita death toll occurred in Yancey County, a rural expanse in the rugged Black Mountains of North Carolina devastated by flash flooding...
The Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final is set. Here’s how to livestream Panthers vs. Hurricanes games without cable
A big part of the reason why is that unlike damage from hurricane winds and wildfires, flood damage isn’t covered by standard home insurance.
If you've ever seen Navy ships head out to sea ahead of a big storm, there's a good reason for that. It's even more important ahead of a hurricane.
The ancient event, over 500 times stronger than any modern storm, would be devastating were it to happen today.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- At least 17 people have been killed and more than 84,000 others displaced by flash floods following torrential rains across Somalia since mid-April, the United Nations relief agency said on Tuesday.
The Carolina Hurricanes have swarmed the Washington Capitals through the first four games of their best-of-7 series.
New York's Rochester and Buffalo and Minnesota's Duluth don't face hurricanes or storm surges. They are also connected to large freshwater lakes.
Dangerous indoor pollution could be tackled with air purifiers but costs are too high for many, researchers say Toxic pollution from wildfires has infiltrated the homes of more than a billion people a year over the last two decades, according to new research. The climate crisis is driving up the risk of wildfires by increasing heatwaves and droughts, making the issue of wildfire smoke a “pressing global issue”, scientists said. Continue reading...
[Radio Dalsan] More than 84,000 people have been affected by flash floods across Somalia since mid-April, with at least 17 lives lost, according to a new report released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Allstate and State Farm are facing scrutiny on Capitol Hill for how they handled claims after Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through the Southeast last year.
In a lot of ways, the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes switched roles in Game 3.
Heavy rains in Wang Nam Khiao, Nakhon Ratchasima, led to flash floods that caused significant damage and left one construction worker missing.
Smaller creeks might be at risk of running dry this summer, experts predict.
The Carolina Hurricanes are favorites to win Game 2 in Washington on Thursday night.
Any potential tropical threat could be linked to a phenomenon known as the Central American Gyre, which has historically contributed to tropical storm formation in the Caribbean or the Gulf.
Hurricane forecasters have issued the first storm warning of the year, as conditions off the coast of Central America could spawn a tropical depression that would likely impact the US.
Forecasters are predicting higher temperatures across the U.S. and up to 10 hurricanes. Cutting federal programs could leave people even more vulnerable.
The Carolina Hurricanes are road favorites in Game 1 vs. the Capitals.
The Carolina Hurricanes favored over the Washington Capitals in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The late-season ice storm that swept through parts of Ontario and Quebec has left an astronomical bill in its wake.
Even if a person has been missing for years, he or she is not presumed dead in the state. Alena’s Law, named after a 31-year-old missing since Hurricane Helene, will make death declarations easier for families after natural disasters.
Water emergencies are deeply personal to us. Coming from Southeast Asia and southern Africa—two regions that struggle with water challenges—we have witnessed firsthand how water defines the fate of communities and nations. In many areas of the world, floods have become a persistent risk, displacing millions and causing severe economic losses. Extreme rainfall has led […]
Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Friday night in Game 3.
Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers captures the grief and resilience of survivors in the Magnolia state Twenty years ago this August, the United States Gulf coast was irrevocably changed when Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest and costliest storms to ever hit the country, made landfall. Making landfall as a strong category 3, the storm, which was so vast it stretched the length of the Mississippi Gulf coast all the way into Alabama, hit the Mississippi-Louisiana coastal border before continuing northward . Since then, superstorms fueled by the climate crisis have become relatively commonplace in the country, but the impact of Katrina endures to this day. Immediately following the storm, the country and world were enthralled by tragic stories out of New Orleans, where the levees...
A teenager has been charged with arson in relation to a massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, that has been ravaging thousands of acres since Tuesday.
A Jersey Shore man is currently behind bars in connection to a wildfire that burned thousands of acres across two Ocean County townships.
Officials in the Garden State said over 1,300 structures were threatened and about 3,000 residents have been evacuated due to the Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has scorched thousands of acres, forced evacuations, and disrupted ecosystems in the Pinelands.
Jordan Martinook scored the go-ahead goal in the second period to help the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-1 on Tuesday for a 2-0 series lead.
The storm also brought heavy rain to a broad swath of north-central Texas and across central-eastern Oklahoma, much of which saw 2 to 4 inches accumulate over the weekend.
Severe storms hit Texas and Oklahoma on Easter. Tornadoes, heavy rain, and hail caused widespread damage. Three people died in Oklahoma. A tornado destroyed homes in Spaulding. Ada faced significant damage with roofs torn off. Marshall County saw damage to twenty homes. Moore experienced historic flooding. The storm moved towards Arkansas, Missouri, and the Midwest.
Car manufacturers go through many engine changes over the years, and the 3.0L Hurricane was one of them. Here are four cars that were powered by it.
It comes after 'exceptional' Storm Hans battered Europe with extreme weather, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.
Cyclone Errol is tracking southeast towards the Kimberley coast as a category three system, with wind gusts up to 220km/h at the centre.
Hurricane und Southside: Komplettes Line-Up, mit Ukraine-Programm. Alle Infos zum Zwillingsfestival hier auf rollingstone.de Die Line-ups für die Festivals Hurricane und Southside 2025 sind vollständig. Alle Warm-up-Veranstaltungen sowie die finalen Acts stehen mit dem heutigen Donnerstag (17. April 2025) fest. Die Festivals finden vom 20. bis 22. Juni in Scheeßel und Neuhausen ob Eck statt. Ergänzt wird das Line-up unter anderem durch zwei Bands, die im Zusammenhang mit dem... Der Beitrag Hurricane und Southside: Komplettes Line-Up, mit Ukraine-Programm erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
A strong geomagnetic storm unleashed by multiple magnetic eruptions on the Sun means many Americans in the Lower 48 could be treated to quite a spectacle late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
More than six months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated much of western North Carolina, federal officials have ceased providing full funding for storm recovery efforts there.
The Ohio River is poised to crest Wednesday evening and could cause one of the 10 worst floods in the city's history after several days of torrential rains.
Ontario Provincial Police are reporting a fatality related to the ice storm after a man in his late 70s was struck by a fallen tree.
The 3.0 Hurricane engine powers some of Stellantis' most popular vehicles, but it's got some problems that keep showing up over and over again.
The turmoil at key U.S. agencies threatens everything from forecast quality to storm recovery. The post Hurricane season is upon us, but NOAA and FEMA are not ready appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[The Conversation Africa] When a major cyclone tears through an island nation, all efforts rightly focus on saving human lives and restoring livelihoods. However, these storms have permanent consequences for other species that are often forgotten.
Criticism of the federal government's response to the floods has intensified online, particularly around the number of personnel deployed to assist in the affected regions.
Anthony Albanese visits mid-north coast as police warn of ‘un-Australian’ looting during clean-up Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The number of homes destroyed in the New South Wales floods has doubled to almost 800 as teams continue to asses damage on the state’s mid-north coast. More than 5,000 damage assessments had been conducted with 794 homes deemed uninhabitable, a State Emergency Service spokesperson, Matt Heap, said on Tuesday. That figure was expected to rise. Continue reading...
Researchers have provided some new insights about the powerful geomagnetic storm that flared up last Mother's Day, after a big solar storm hit Earth.
Flood waters have receded but authorities concerned about impact of ‘severe’ cold front on stranded livestock Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Seventy Australian Defence Force personnel will be deployed to the NSW mid-north coast to assist with the cleanup from the devastating floods. The troops will be on the ground from Tuesday alongside the veterans-led Disaster Relief Australia, helping to clear debris, reopen roads and conduct welfare checks on residents in the flood zone. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Follow the day’s news live NSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and maps Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The NSW premier Chris Minns has penned an op-ed reflecting on the people of the mid north coast and the Hunter “as they deal with the floods that have smashed their communities this week”: These are tough communities… But they are in pain right now, as they count the costs of the damage, while mourning those who have died in terrible circumstances. These deaths are a shocking tragedy, but it’s important to know that this disaster could have been on a much larger scale. If it wasn’t for the bravery and professionalism of our emergency workers and volunteers, we may have been mourning hundreds of deaths this week. Continue reading...
SES warns the ‘worst impacts that people feel are often after the event’ as areas reel from ‘devastating’ floods Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An estimated 10,000 properties may have been damaged in record-breaking flooding in New South Wales and thousands remain isolated, as communities begin to clean up after “devastating” impacts. Flood waters have begun to subside in some areas and weather conditions have improved on the mid-north coast, where severe weather warnings were cancelled on Friday night. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
The Canadian Hurricane Centre is calling for an active Atlantic hurricane season this year, but the actual impact on their response zone is yet to be seen.
Veteran defenseman Gustav Forsling scored 77 seconds in to start a Florida Panthers steamrolling of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Floods have left people stranded in northern New South Wales.
BoM says heavy rainfall will extend south through NSW today with some areas set to receive up to 160mm. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Darren Chester says focus on Coalition split ‘frustrating’ Nationals MP Darren Chester says “there are bigger issues” than the makeup of the coalition. It’s been frustrating to be talking about ourselves at a time when, you know, much of the mid coast, the central coast and north coast of New South Wales is facing devastating floods including loss of life. And in close to home in Victoria central and western Victoria and northern Victoria right through South Australia there’s a devastating drought. We need to resolve our issues as quickly as we can, because there are bigger issues facing...
The agency forecasts up to 10 hurricanes for this year, half of which could be major.
U.S. officials are predicting another above-normal hurricane season, with six to 10 tropical storms expected to become hurricanes and three to five to reach major status.
The warning comes as cuts to American research raise fears over the ability to track and prepare for them.
Forecasters expect 13 to 19 storms to form in the Atlantic between June 1 and the end of November. At least 6 of those are forecast to be full-blown hurricanes.
The odds are good for a wet winter, prolonging the sodden autumn on the east coast, but bringing relief for the drought-stricken inland.
Liberals agree to postpone announcement of shadow cabinet in attempt to broker agreement two days after dramatic split. Follow today’s news live NSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and maps Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Minns says community ‘no doubt bracing’ for more bad news after flooding death The NSW premier is “bracing for more tough news” following news of a death in the state’s inundated mid-north coast. It’s devastating for that man and his family and his friends. [It’s] a tight-knit community on the mid-north coast, and to lose anyone in these natural disasters is obviously horrifying. So I’m very sorry for that man’s passing. We should be bracing for more tough news over the next 24 hours. We’re very grateful we got enormous...
Delhi experienced a powerful thunderstorm with wind speeds reaching 60–70 km/h, causing traffic disruptions and flight delays. The storm, triggered by a cyclonic circulation over Haryana and nearby areas, followed a day of extreme heat where the heat index soared to 50.2°C.
Monday's agreement calls for Georgia Power to file a separate plan next year to charge for $800 million in reconstruction costs after Hurricane Helene.
Check out our best bets for the Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes.
by Jennifer Berry Hawes, with additional reporting by Cassandra Garibay “This Shits Crazy” In their last phone call before bed, Janicke Glynn tries to reassure her husband. He is away visiting a sick relative, and a Weather Channel forecast of Hurricane Helene’s imminent collision with the North Carolina mountains is leaving him uneasy. The storm, more than 400 miles wide, is expected to strike their small community the next morning, Sept. 27. Janicke encourages him to focus on his family up in Boston. That is more important. She is fine. It’s been raining a lot, but the house is fine. Everything is fine. He’ll fly...
Some national parks across Manitoba have been closed as the province battles roughly 20 wildfires.
Officials say advanced technology will allow for earlier wind speed and storm surge forecasts for Hawaii.
NASA has selected two more university student teams to help address real-world aviation challenges, through projects aimed at using drones for hurricane relief and improved protection of air traffic systems from cyber threats. The research awards were made through NASA’s University Student Research Challenge (USRC), which provides student-led teams with opportunities to contribute their novel […]
Für das Hurricane und Southside Festival ist der Timetable veröffentlicht worden. Als Überraschungs-Act ist Olli Schulz mit dabei. Die Line-ups für die Festivals Hurricane und Southside 2025 sind noch einmal erweitert worden. Prominenter Neuzugang: Olli Schulz & Band. Zudem wurde am Donnerstag (15. Mai) auch ein Timetable für beide Musik-Events veröffentlicht. Das Line-Up mit Timetable gibt es sowohl für Hurricane als auch Southside in der App der Schwesterfestivals. News für das Hurricane Festival... Der Beitrag Hurricane & Southside 2025: Timetable ist da – Olli Schulz mit dabei erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
People are often told to stay indoors when the air is thick with wildfire smoke, but pollutants get in. A study shows the most affected the parts of the world.
Predicted dry, warm weather likely to increase pressure on rivers, whose flows are already far below normal Exceptionally low river flows are predicted across the UK this summer as a drought becomes more likely, scientists have said. An update from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) says dry, warm weather is expected over the next three months, putting pressure on water resources. Continue reading...
The status of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is important to Floridians regardless of where they live.
Drier, warmer weather in much of British Columbia last month has contributed to an early melt, raising concern for widespread drought this summer, the province's latest snowpack and water supply bulletin says.
CAIRO, May 10 (MENA) – Egypt condoled with the government and people of Democratic Republic of the Congo over the deaths from floods that hit the African country and left hundreds dead and wounded. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Saturday expressed Egypt’s solidarity with Congo in that … The post Egypt condoles with Congo over floods victims appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Carolina Hurricanes are a decided favorite for Saturday's Game 3 against the Washington Capitals.
The hailstorm and resulting floods gave way to chaotic scenes as Valencians rushed for cover in a month where daytime temperatures typically hover around 20 degrees Celsius.
With less than a month before the start of the 2025 hurricane season, residents are still recovering from catastrophic damage from the past two years Idalia. Debby. Helene. Not visiting friends, not neighbors. All hurricanes that have not yet faded into memory for the residents of Taylor county in Florida, where all three powerful storms hit in just two years. Continue reading...
Commoners say restrictive grazing may be raising risk of fires like one that scorched 500ha of moorland The spot where the wildfire broke out could hardly have been worse. Cut Hill is one of the remotest and highest peaks on Dartmoor, miles from any road, a place of tussocky, ankle-turning terrain. And the weeks of hot weather meant the molinia, the moorland grass, was as tinder dry as farmers can remember it at this time of year. Once it took hold, on Sunday, the fire raged. Continue reading...
Environment Agency recommends rationing water as UK sees driest start to spring in 69 years Crops are already failing in England because of drought conditions this spring, farmers have said. People should start to ration their water use, the Environment Agency said, as water companies prepare for a summer of drought. The government has also asked the water CEOs to do more to avert water shortages, and the EA said hosepipe bans are on the horizon if a significant amount of rain does not fall. Continue reading...
Exclusive: Government and water firms preparing for possible shortages as dry weather is expected to continue England is heading towards a drought this summer unless there is significant rainfall soon, as reservoir water levels dwindle. The government will on Wednesday convene the National Drought Group of water companies, farming groups and other experts to prepare for what is expected to be a dry summer with potential water shortages. Continue reading...
Firefighters needed almost 24 hours to put out blaze on moorland in Devon, and area remains vulnerable to fire A wildfire has destroyed about 5,000 hectares (12,500 acres) of moorland on Dartmoor in Devon. Emergency services were called to the blaze at about 2.25pm on Sunday, and firefighters spent almost 24 hours at the scene before it was extinguished on Monday. Continue reading...
[Radio Dalsan] The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance to support over 45,000 people affected by recent floods across Somalia.
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) may be convinced to wield its limited policy ammunition and deliver another rate cut after the governor warned that the economy faces a "storm" from the global trade war.
Sebastian Aho scored with 4:17 of the second OT to help the Hurricanes beat the Devils 5-4 to clinch their first-round playoff series in five games.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) warned of active winds laden with sand and dust on Wednesday, with the possibility of a dust storm occurring in open and desert areas. The weather is expected to change within 72 hours. The EMA urged the need for caution and to take all necessary preparations and measures against the … The post Dust storm expected in Egypt on Wednesday, exercise caution appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A new state report points to staff shortages and other shortcomings for its problematic response to the storm.
Kneecap werden nicht beim Hurricane und Southside Festival auftreten. Southside und Hurricane gehören zu den größten Festivals in Deutschland. Dort sollte auch die irische Band Kneecap performen. Doch nach ihrem Auftritt auf dem Coachella-Festival in den USA macht die Produktionsfirma einen Rückzieher. Mit israelfeindlichen und US-kritischen Statements hat die Band Kneecap für einen Eklat auf dem Coachella-Festival in Kalifornien gesorgt. Musikmanagerin und Moderatorin Sharon... Der Beitrag Nach Eklat beim Coachella: Southside und Hurricane laden Kneecap aus erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Pine Barrens blaze has scorched more than 20 sq miles and forced evacuations, as pollution hits New York City area A New Jersey teenager is being charged with arson following a fast-moving fire in the Pine Barrens that has grown to more than 20 sq miles and is expected to continue for several more days. Ocean county prosecutors announced on Thursday that Joseph Kling, 19, of Ocean Township has been charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with the wildfire. The blaze began in Waretown on Tuesday and has continued to spread throughout the southern Ocean county area in New Jersey. Continue reading...
Striking footage showing a dust storm sweeping across a part of Mexico has been shared by CIRA (Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere). The dramatic clip, which plays at faster-than-normal speed, shows the enormous cloud of dust moving across the land like a huge wave of water. After watching it, Colorado-based scientist Dakota Smith described […]
As hurricane recovery continues in western North Carolina, the push to salvage dead trees is in a race against time as wildfire season looms.
A destructive wildfire burned more than 8,500 acres and is spurring thousands of evacuations across Ocean and Lacey townships.
Nearly 30 years ago, in September 1996, Hurricane Fran swept through North Carolina. It was the most expensive natural disaster in state history—causing an estimated $10 billion in damage in today’s dollars and killing 37 people across the region. Raleigh took a direct hit, with the storm toppling thousands of trees and dumping nearly 9 […]
Island country deals with drought and hurricane damage as it pushes for reparations from countries that benefited from slavery When category 4 Hurricane Beryl hit the Caribbean last June , the three-island nation of Grenada bore the brunt of its wrath. At the time, the country’s prime minister, Dickon Mitchell, described the destruction as “almost Armageddon-like”. On the small island of Carriacou , it was estimated by officials that more than 90% of the buildings were damaged or destroyed. Agriculture and infrastructure for electricity and communication were almost completely wiped out. Nearly a year on, there are some signs of recovery and rebuilding, but hollowed-out buildings, roofless houses and charred, dying mangroves tell the story of a community that is still coming to grips...
A slow-moving, active storm system has brought heavy rain, large hail and tornadoes to parts of Texas and Oklahoma.
Instability, cuts, and a looming sense of dread have FEMA employees unsure the agency is ready for hurricanes, fires, and floods. “We are being set up for a really, really bad situation," says one.
Democratic politicians in Florida have warned that the White House's cuts to the NOAA could be dangerous ahead of hurricane season.
It comes after Italy was hit by flash floods and a 7ft snow dump in France sparked avalanche fears.
NOAA issued a Geomagnetic Storm Warning for a 'strong' G3 storm, which could cause power system voltage irregularities, sparking dips, surges or disruptions in some grid operations.
Some hotels were left without power as services across the island were affected following the torrential rainfall, which one British tourist described as feeling like 'Armageddon'.
Central Bedfordshire’s report into Storm Henk fails to mention the rapid expansion of the built environment Even though sunshine records are being broken at the moment, the nightmares for those whose homes were affected by record rainfall earlier this year continue and seem unlikely to end. Local authorities have a statutory duty to review what happened when floods occur and properties are damaged. One such authority was Central Bedfordshire council (CBC), in the middle of the government’s growth corridor between Oxford and Cambridge. Its recent report into Storm Henk, which caused widespread flooding in January, said the cause was heavy rain on saturated ground overwhelming drains, sewers and streams. Continue reading...
Some 17,500 customers are still without electricity more than a week after a powerful spring storm encrusted parts of central and eastern Ontario with ice.
Hurricane Helene wreaked death and destruction. This is the story of Augusta's ongoing recovery - and how the Masters is helping it.
‘Everybody in the ecosystem benefits from gopher tortoises being there,’ says ranger at park where the animals settled Dozens of gopher tortoises survived a perilous sea crossing after being swept from their homes during Hurricane Helene last summer, and are enjoying a new lease of life on a remote stretch of Florida coastline. Rangers at Fort de Soto county park near St Petersburg say that before the September storm only eight of the vulnerable species were known to be living there. Continue reading...