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North Carolina village is grappling with “total devastation” after storm wiped out entire business district, mayor says
World
October 1, 2024
North Carolina village is grappling with “total devastation” after storm wiped out entire business district, mayor says
The small village of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, is coming to terms with the “total devastation” caused by Helene, which…
Over 50 dead as Helene unleashes life-threatening flooding
World
September 29, 2024
Over 50 dead as Helene unleashes life-threatening flooding
CNN — Helene, the strongest hurricane on record to slam into Florida’s Big Bend region, is now a post-tropical cyclone…
Dozens dead as Helene unleashes life-threatening flooding and knocks out power to millions across Southeast
World
September 28, 2024
Dozens dead as Helene unleashes life-threatening flooding and knocks out power to millions across Southeast
CNN — Helene continues to unleash its fury across the Southeast after leaving 49 people dead in multiple states, leveling communities…
Hurricane John slams into Mexico’s southern coast after rapidly intensifying
World
September 24, 2024
Hurricane John slams into Mexico’s southern coast after rapidly intensifying
CNN — Hurricane John struck Mexico’s southern coast on Monday night after rapidly strengthening into a major Category 3 storm,…
A once-in-1,000-year rainfall event from an unnamed storm floods homes and forces rescues in North Carolina
World
September 17, 2024
A once-in-1,000-year rainfall event from an unnamed storm floods homes and forces rescues in North Carolina
CNN — Floodwater surged into homes, stranded vehicles and forced water rescues in coastal North Carolina on Monday after a…
Shanghai slammed by what China says is the city’s strongest storm in seven decades
World
September 16, 2024
Shanghai slammed by what China says is the city’s strongest storm in seven decades
Hong Kong CNN — Shanghai was brought to a standstill on Monday by what authorities say was the strongest typhoon…
Japan urges 4 million to evacuate as lumbering Typhoon Shanshan threatens south with up to a meter of rain
World
August 29, 2024
Japan urges 4 million to evacuate as lumbering Typhoon Shanshan threatens south with up to a meter of rain
Tokyo CNN — Almost 4 million people in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall…
Thousands stranded by floods in Philippine capital as deadly typhoon prompts calls for climate action
World
July 25, 2024
Thousands stranded by floods in Philippine capital as deadly typhoon prompts calls for climate action
CNN — Much of the Philippine capital remained underwater Thursday after deadly Typhoon Gaemi worsened torrential monsoon rains that lashed…
Over 1 million evacuated as Cyclone Remal brings heavy rain to Bangladesh and India
World
May 27, 2024
Over 1 million evacuated as Cyclone Remal brings heavy rain to Bangladesh and India
CNN — Tropical Cyclone Remal made landfall in Bangladesh on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and heavy winds as it continues to…
Blizzard expected to blast the US Plains and cause travel delays
World
December 26, 2023
Blizzard expected to blast the US Plains and cause travel delays
CNN — Blizzard warnings have been issued across the Central Plains, threatening Christmas Day travelers with delays and dangerous road…