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#severe-weather
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Torrential rain and flash flooding follow deadly tornadoes as storms rage in central US

Another round of severe weather has led to widespread flooding and deaths across the southern and midwestern US, exacerbating existing waterlogged conditions.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Europe news

Ireland and UK clean up after storm brings record winds and damage

Storm Eowyn caused record-breaking winds, leading to one death, widespread damage, power outages, and significant disruption in Ireland and Scotland.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Taoiseach says 'everything that can be done is being done' as Status Orange low temperature alert issued for 25 counties

Severe winter weather has caused widespread power and water outages, and safety concerns, leading to school closures and a structural collapse.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Met Eireann issues Status Yellow snow, ice, rain and wind warnings for 18 counties as power restoration continues after Storm Eowyn

Storm Éowyn is Ireland's costliest weather event, leading to severe property damage and a tragic fatality.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Storms in Spain head for western Andalusia after lashing Malaga and Valencia

Major storms this November have caused severe flooding in Spain, primarily in Valencia, with significant human and infrastructural losses reported.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

Monster surf batters Bondi Icebergs pool and leaves trail of carnage across Sydney beaches

Sydney's eastern beaches suffered extensive damage from 5.5 metre swells, impacting facilities and infrastructure.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Torrential rain and flash flooding follow deadly tornadoes as storms rage in central US

Another round of severe weather has led to widespread flooding and deaths across the southern and midwestern US, exacerbating existing waterlogged conditions.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Europe news

Ireland and UK clean up after storm brings record winds and damage

Storm Eowyn caused record-breaking winds, leading to one death, widespread damage, power outages, and significant disruption in Ireland and Scotland.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Taoiseach says 'everything that can be done is being done' as Status Orange low temperature alert issued for 25 counties

Severe winter weather has caused widespread power and water outages, and safety concerns, leading to school closures and a structural collapse.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Met Eireann issues Status Yellow snow, ice, rain and wind warnings for 18 counties as power restoration continues after Storm Eowyn

Storm Éowyn is Ireland's costliest weather event, leading to severe property damage and a tragic fatality.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Storms in Spain head for western Andalusia after lashing Malaga and Valencia

Major storms this November have caused severe flooding in Spain, primarily in Valencia, with significant human and infrastructural losses reported.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

Monster surf batters Bondi Icebergs pool and leaves trail of carnage across Sydney beaches

Sydney's eastern beaches suffered extensive damage from 5.5 metre swells, impacting facilities and infrastructure.
more#severe-weather
#earthquake
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Earthquake kills at least 95 in Tibet near China's border with Nepal

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Tibet has left at least 95 dead, with significant structural damage and ongoing rescue efforts in the region.
World news
fromeuronews
4 weeks ago

Video. Hopes fading for more survivors in Myanmar's devastating earthquake

Rescue teams in Myanmar saved a woman after 91 hours trapped following a devastating earthquake that left over 2,000 dead and damaged thousands of buildings.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Earthquake kills at least 95 in Tibet near China's border with Nepal

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Tibet has left at least 95 dead, with significant structural damage and ongoing rescue efforts in the region.
World news
fromeuronews
4 weeks ago

Video. Hopes fading for more survivors in Myanmar's devastating earthquake

Rescue teams in Myanmar saved a woman after 91 hours trapped following a devastating earthquake that left over 2,000 dead and damaged thousands of buildings.
more#earthquake
#natural-disaster
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Cyclone Chido hits France's Mayotte archipelago, killing at least 11

Cyclone Chido has caused severe devastation in Mayotte, resulting in at least 11 fatalities and extensive infrastructural damage, marking the strongest storm in a century.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France politics

Mayotte before and after: satellite images show destruction by Cyclone Chido

Cyclone Chido caused unprecedented damage to Mayotte, resulting in a potential humanitarian crisis with significant loss of life and infrastructure.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Heavy' toll feared after French island territory hit by cyclone Mayotte

Cyclone Chido caused severe destruction and at least two confirmed deaths in Mayotte, raising concerns over essential services like food and water.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Floods in Valencia, Spain: then and now in pictures

The October 29 floods in Valencia were among the worst in decades, causing historic damage and significant loss of life.
fromeuronews
1 month ago
Europe news

Video. Flooding in southern Ecuador collapses bridge, damages buildings

Heavy rains in southern Ecuador caused severe flooding, damaging infrastructure and prompting cleanup efforts amid warnings of continued bad weather.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Cyclone Chido hits France's Mayotte archipelago, killing at least 11

Cyclone Chido has caused severe devastation in Mayotte, resulting in at least 11 fatalities and extensive infrastructural damage, marking the strongest storm in a century.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France politics

Mayotte before and after: satellite images show destruction by Cyclone Chido

Cyclone Chido caused unprecedented damage to Mayotte, resulting in a potential humanitarian crisis with significant loss of life and infrastructure.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Heavy' toll feared after French island territory hit by cyclone Mayotte

Cyclone Chido caused severe destruction and at least two confirmed deaths in Mayotte, raising concerns over essential services like food and water.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Floods in Valencia, Spain: then and now in pictures

The October 29 floods in Valencia were among the worst in decades, causing historic damage and significant loss of life.
fromeuronews
1 month ago
Europe news

Video. Flooding in southern Ecuador collapses bridge, damages buildings

Heavy rains in southern Ecuador caused severe flooding, damaging infrastructure and prompting cleanup efforts amid warnings of continued bad weather.
more#natural-disaster
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Russian attacks hit Ukrainian cities of Sumy, Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih

Russian forces launched strikes on multiple Ukrainian cities, leading to casualties and infrastructure damage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Power cuts in Ukraine after Russia's biggest drone attack yet

Russia executed its largest drone strike on Ukraine, impacting critical infrastructure and power supply.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Someone has to stay': how Ukrainian power plant workers keep the country running

Ukraine's energy infrastructure faces severe damage from Russian strikes, leading to emergency blackouts and immense repair challenges.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Navigating through darkness: Ukraine's emergency blackouts return after Russia pounds infrastructure

Ukraine faces electricity shortages following Russian attacks, residents adapt by using generators and adjusting daily routines.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Russian attacks hit Ukrainian cities of Sumy, Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih

Russian forces launched strikes on multiple Ukrainian cities, leading to casualties and infrastructure damage.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Someone has to stay': how Ukrainian power plant workers keep the country running

Ukraine's energy infrastructure faces severe damage from Russian strikes, leading to emergency blackouts and immense repair challenges.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Navigating through darkness: Ukraine's emergency blackouts return after Russia pounds infrastructure

Ukraine faces electricity shortages following Russian attacks, residents adapt by using generators and adjusting daily routines.
more#ukraine
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging its equipment triggered Eaton fire

Los Angeles County and two cities are suing Southern California Edison over costs incurred from a fire allegedly caused by the utility's equipment.
Health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What to know about the environmental damage of Israel's bombing of Gaza

The war in Gaza has resulted in severe environmental damage, compounding the humanitarian crisis.
#storm-eowyn
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Around 168,000 still have no power as repairs could drag into February

Storm Éowyn has caused extensive damage to Ireland's communications network, leaving thousands of homes without internet, water, and electricity for weeks.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Schools face further disruption as ESB efforts continue to reconnect 180,000 homes and businesses

Simply put, around 100,000 customers may remain without power for another week due to extensive storm damage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

At least 420,000 still without power in UK and Ireland after Storm Eowyn

Storm Eowyn has left over 400,000 properties without power across the UK and Ireland, with recovery efforts hindered by ongoing weather problems.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Around 168,000 still have no power as repairs could drag into February

Storm Éowyn has caused extensive damage to Ireland's communications network, leaving thousands of homes without internet, water, and electricity for weeks.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Schools face further disruption as ESB efforts continue to reconnect 180,000 homes and businesses

Simply put, around 100,000 customers may remain without power for another week due to extensive storm damage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

At least 420,000 still without power in UK and Ireland after Storm Eowyn

Storm Eowyn has left over 400,000 properties without power across the UK and Ireland, with recovery efforts hindered by ongoing weather problems.
more#storm-eowyn
#air-defense
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Four killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's Kyiv

A Russian attack on Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage, prompting urgent safety warnings from local officials.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Four killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's Kyiv

A Russian attack on Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage, prompting urgent safety warnings from local officials.
more#air-defense
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France politics

Mayotte cyclone: health services in ruins as rescuers race to reach survivors

Cyclone Chido severely impacted Mayotte, crippling health services and infrastructure, with significant casualties expected.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Major disruption at busy London station 'to last all day' after overhead wire damage

Commuters face major disruptions at a London station due to overhead wire damage, affecting services until at least the end of the day.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Heavy Israeli airstrikes hit southern suburbs of Beirut

The Israel-Hezbollah conflict has resulted in over €8 billion in economic and infrastructure losses.
#hurricane-helene
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Lost Lives and an Epic Crisis in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in North Carolina, resulting in widespread destruction and humanitarian challenges.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Hurricane Helene leaves thousands without clean water in its wake

Hurricane Helene devastated water infrastructure, leaving millions without access to safe drinking water and widespread health risks.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Hurricane Helene's historic flooding' made worse by global heating, Fema says

Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage and fatalities across multiple states, exacerbated by global heating, leading to a complex recovery effort.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
Startup companies

Hurricane Helene leaves over 1 million Floridians without power

Hurricane Helene caused widespread power outages in Florida, affecting over 1.28 million homes and businesses.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Why Restoring Power After Helene Is Complicated

Hurricane Helene severely impacted electrical infrastructure in the Carolinas, causing extensive power outages and complicated restoration efforts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Lost Lives and an Epic Crisis in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in North Carolina, resulting in widespread destruction and humanitarian challenges.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Hurricane Helene leaves thousands without clean water in its wake

Hurricane Helene devastated water infrastructure, leaving millions without access to safe drinking water and widespread health risks.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Hurricane Helene's historic flooding' made worse by global heating, Fema says

Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage and fatalities across multiple states, exacerbated by global heating, leading to a complex recovery effort.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
Startup companies

Hurricane Helene leaves over 1 million Floridians without power

Hurricane Helene caused widespread power outages in Florida, affecting over 1.28 million homes and businesses.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Why Restoring Power After Helene Is Complicated

Hurricane Helene severely impacted electrical infrastructure in the Carolinas, causing extensive power outages and complicated restoration efforts.
more#hurricane-helene
fromeuronews
7 months ago
London

Football pitch collapses as parts of the UK hit by flash floods

The UK faced severe flash floods after a month's worth of rain fell in just 24 hours, disrupting transport and infrastructure.
fromeuronews
7 months ago
OMG science

Video. Steel bridge collapses in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi; 3 rescued

Typhoon Yagi has caused significant structural damage and loss of life in Vietnam, resulting in the collapse of a bridge and severe disruption to local communities.
fromMail Online
11 months ago
OMG science

NOAA reveals exact time we'll know more about 'cannibal' solar storm

Earth could experience a severe solar storm similar to the 1859 Carrington event, potentially causing electrical disruptions and infrastructure damage.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Metal Thieves are Stripping America's Cities

Theft of copper wire from streetlights is causing safety hazards in American cities, costing millions in repairs.
fromBikeMag
10 months ago
Bicycling

Mammoth Mountain Bike Park Lifts to Start Spinning this Friday

Mammoth Mountain's Bike Park is opening more trails after a delayed start due to record snow impacts from the 2022/23 ski season.
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