How California floods affect US food prices
Flooded farmlands in America’s “bread basket” have big consequences for US and global food supplies. Source link
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At least 14 people killed in Somalia flash floods
At least 14 people have been killed in southern Somalia after torrential rains triggered flash floods that have caused havoc in several towns and villages, Trend reports citing Al Arabiya. Bridges, roads and houses have been damaged or destroyed and many people have been forced to flee their homes in search of safer ground. In … Read more
At least 14 killed by flash floods in Somalia: UN
Flash floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least 14 people, displaced thousands more, and destroyed property in southern Somalia, the United Nations humanitarian agency said, Trend reports citing Xinhua. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said lives were lost in the Bardhere district, Gedo region which has experienced the … Read more
California battles heavy floods with more rain and wind to come
Another large storm is forecast to hit the state’s central and southern coast this week. Source link
A 12th atmospheric river is headed towards California, threatening even more floods
CNN — Still reeling from an onslaught of powerful storms and destructive floods, California is bracing for a 12th atmospheric river that’s expected to bring a new round of heavy snow and rain to the state. The latest in the parade of storms ushered moisture into California Sunday, lashing the state with high winds and … Read more
Pakistan’s Floods Six Months On – The Diplomat
Villagers retrieve belongings, which they kept on higher ground, while they wade through a flooded area in Qambar Shahdadkot, a flood-hit district of Sindh province, Pakistan, Oct. 25, 2022. Credit: AP Photo/Fareed Khan Advertisement Before last summer, most people living in my neighborhood in Sindh province, Pakistan were pretty cheerful. We didn’t have a lot, … Read more
Turkey floods: Truck overturned by surge of water in earthquake zone
Deadly floods in southern Turkey follow February’s earthquakes that killed more than 44,000 people. Source link
Turkish floods inundate two cities hit by quakes killing 14
Fourteen people are killed as floods sweep through the streets of Sanliurfa and Adiyaman. Source link
Australia floods: baby kangaroo rescued from crocodile-infested waters
Police in Australia have rescued a baby kangaroo from crocodile infested floodwaters over the weekend in Burketown. The kangaroo joey was spotted swimming near two large crocodiles by a helicopter pilot, who alerted Queensland Police. Heavy rains caused record-breaking flood in the region, with local authorities saying residents had to be airlifted out to safety. … Read more
VIDEO : Floods hit the Californian town of Kernville after the Pajaro River breaks its banks
Updated: 12/03/2023 – 16:22 Another powerful storm pummelled California overnight into Saturday, forcing thousands to evacuate and resulting in at least two deaths while causing a levee to give way in coastal Monterey County. Another powerful storm pummelled California overnight into Saturday, forcing thousands to evacuate and resulting in at least two deaths while causing … Read more