As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions − World Day for Glaciers carries a reminder
A glacial lake outburst flood in the Himalayas in October 2023 damaged more than 30 bridges and destroyed a 200-foot-high (60-meter) hydropower plant. Residents had little warning. By the time the ...
Thunderstorms to hit most Saudi regions, including Mecca and Medina, until Sunday
The Asir region is set to experience moderate to heavy rains, with the most intense downpours anticipated on Friday and ...
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Saudi Arabia braces for 5-day thunderstorm, NCM issues alert across multiple regions
Saudi Arabia's NCM warns of moderate to heavy thunderstorms, flash floods, and hail across most regions, including Makkah, Madinah, and Asir, from Wednesday to Sunday ...
Saudi Arabia: Rain, thunderstorms and dust to hit from Friday to Monday
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecasted a wave of moderate to heavy thunderstorms across ...
56 encroachments cleared from Nag River, NMC Tie-up with Neeri to curb Ambazari hyacinth, HC Told
Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt informed the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court on Wednesday that 56 encroachments along Nag ...
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Seven Iskandar Puteri areas prone to flash floods
Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) has identified seven locations within its jurisdiction as flash flood hotspots. These areas are prone to flooding during any continuous downpour that lasts more ...
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Storm warning for life-threatening flash floods as Australians ordered to evacuate
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in eastern Australia ahead of the arrival of a powerful storm which risks "dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding". Forecasters ...
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Severe storms | How to stay safe during flash floods
Flooding can happen anywhere, whether caused by heavy rains or severe thunderstorms . Flash floods, in particular, occur suddenly and can be life-threatening. Since these disasters often give ...
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How does flooding occur and why does it kill more people each year than tornadoes?
SO METEOROLOGIST BRIAN SLOCUM HAS MORE ON TODAY’S TOPIC. FLASH FLOOD SAFETY. BRIAN. YEAH, IT’S NOT SOMETHING YOU NORMALLY THINK ABOUT WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT SEVERE WEATHER. YOU THINK OF OTHER ...