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USA – Fatalities and Evacuations After Powerful Storm Triggers Flooding in Eastern States

USA – Fatalities and Evacuations After Powerful Storm Triggers Flooding in Eastern States

20 December, 2023

A powerful storm hit the East Coast of the United States over the last few days, causing widespread devastation and damages as it moved north and into Atlantic Canada on…

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USA – Disaster Declared After “Historic and Catastrophic Flooding” in Vermont

USA – Disaster Declared After “Historic and Catastrophic Flooding” in Vermont

12 July, 2023

A State of Disaster has been declared for all 14 counties of the state of Vermont in the USA after two months of rain in two days triggered the worst…

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USA – State of Emergency After Deadly Floods in New York

USA – State of Emergency After Deadly Floods in New York

10 July, 2023

The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, declared a State of Emergency for Orange and Ontario Counties after heavy rain triggered widespread flooding. Governor Hochul declared an emergency in Orange…

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USA – Over 40 Killed in Floods After Storm Ida Dumps Record Rainfall in New York and New Jersey

USA – Over 40 Killed in Floods After Storm Ida Dumps Record Rainfall in New York and New Jersey

3 September, 2021

Over 40 people have now lost their lives in catastrophic flooding after Hurricane Ida’s remnants brought record rain to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of USA. Officials in New Jersey…

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USA – Fatalities and Evacuations After Storm Ida Causes Flooding in North and East

USA – Fatalities and Evacuations After Storm Ida Causes Flooding in North and East

2 September, 2021

While parts of Louisiana are still under water after storm surge and torrential rain from Hurricane Ida, remnants of the storm have moved north, dumping heavy rainfall and causing flooding…

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USA – Floods and Evacuations After Heavy Rain from Tropical Storm Henri

USA – Floods and Evacuations After Heavy Rain from Tropical Storm Henri

24 August, 2021

Tropical Storm Henri made landfall near Westerly, Rhode Island USA on 22 August 2021. The storm brought heavy rainfall to the region before landfall. A record 1.94 inches (49.28 mm)…

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USA – State of Emergency After Flash Floods in Steuben County, New York

USA – State of Emergency After Flash Floods in Steuben County, New York

20 August, 2021

Dozens of people were rescued or evacuated after heavy rain brought by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred triggered severe flash flooding in parts of New York State. Flooding was…

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USA – Rain From Storm Elsa Floods New York Subway

USA – Rain From Storm Elsa Floods New York Subway

10 July, 2021

Heavy rain and strong winds caused damage in parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut in the USA as Tropical Storm Elsa made its way up the Northeast coast.…

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For Flood-Prone Cities, Seawalls Raise as Many Questions as They Answer

For Flood-Prone Cities, Seawalls Raise as Many Questions as They Answer

1 July, 2021

The oceans are rising at an accelerating rate, and millions of people are in the way. Rising tides are already affecting cities along low-lying shorelines, such as the U.S. Atlantic…

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As Climate Risks Rise, U.S. Urged To Update Flood Maps And Building Rules

As Climate Risks Rise, U.S. Urged To Update Flood Maps And Building Rules

7 January, 2021

(Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As flood risks rise in the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) should update flood maps, set tougher standards for floodplain construction and prepare…

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USA – Storms and Floods Hit North East

USA – Storms and Floods Hit North East

2 November, 2019

Storms brought high winds and heavy rains to northeastern states in the USA from 31 October, 2019. According to a statement by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office on 01…

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Green Roofs Improve the Urban Environment – So Why Don’t All Buildings Have Them?

Green Roofs Improve the Urban Environment – So Why Don’t All Buildings Have Them?

13 October, 2019

Rooftops covered with grass, vegetable gardens and lush foliage are now a common sight in many cities around the world. More and more private companies and city authorities are investing…

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USA – Storm and High Tides Bring Coastal Flooding to New York and New Jersey

USA – Storm and High Tides Bring Coastal Flooding to New York and New Jersey

11 October, 2019

Parts of New York and New Jersey saw coastal flooding after high tides combined with a storm off the north-east coast of the USA. Minor flooding was reported in parts…

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Protect Coastal, Island Communities Now as Seas Rise, Scientists Urge

Protect Coastal, Island Communities Now as Seas Rise, Scientists Urge

27 September, 2019

LONDON, Sept 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Melting of the world’s glaciers and warming of its oceans are fuelling rising seas, fiercer storms, worsening water shortages and other risks that…

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USA – Funding Is Slow but Always Available for Disaster Recovery Projects

USA – Funding Is Slow but Always Available for Disaster Recovery Projects

26 September, 2019

Mary Scott Nabers, president and CEO of Strategic Partnerships Inc., a business development company specializing in government contracting and procurement consulting throughout the U.S. looks at opportunities for the private…

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USA – Worse Atlantic Floods Need Planned Retreat

USA – Worse Atlantic Floods Need Planned Retreat

4 September, 2019

LONDON, 3 September, 2019 − What are now considered once-in-a-hundred-years floods are on the increase in the US. Later this century, they could happen to northern coastal states every year.…

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  • Argentina – Flood Chaos in Buenos Aires After 130mm of Rain in 24 HoursArgentina – Flood Chaos in Buenos Aires After 130mm of Rain in 24 Hours
  • Indonesia – Deadly Floods and Landslides in West Sumatra After 300mm of Rain in 6 HoursIndonesia – Deadly Floods and Landslides in West Sumatra After 300mm of Rain in 6 Hours
  • France – Seven People Missing After Severe Floods in Gard, Ardèche and VarFrance – Seven People Missing After Severe Floods in Gard, Ardèche and Var
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