Tag: climate resilience
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Vancouver Island Drenching: Nearly 300 mm of Rain Dumps Across Island as Warnings Subside
What Happened: An Atmospheric River Dumps Rain on Vancouver Island A powerful atmospheric river delivered exceptionally heavy rainfall across parts of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, prompting flood watches and warnings as residents prepared for potential water-related impacts. In just a few days, some regions saw rainfall totals approach 300 millimetres, a staggering amount that overwhelmed…
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Vancouver Island Cleanses Weather Woes: Almost 300 mm of Rain in a Three‑Day Drench
Overview: A Three-Day Deluge on Vancouver Island A powerful atmospheric river delivered an unprecedented three-day rain event on parts of Vancouver Island, leaving behind a soggy landscape and a surge of emergency responses. Officials reported that rainfall totals approached 300 millimetres in some areas, underscoring the intensity of the system and the rapid shifts in…
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Miracle Baby Born in a Tree Above Mozambique Floodwaters Dies at 25
Tragic Passing of a Mozambican Miracle Baby The Mozambican story of a child born under extraordinary circumstances—high in a tree to escape floodwaters—captured the world’s attention decades ago. Rosita Salvador Mabuiango, long hailed by her family and many villagers as a miracle, has died after a long illness at the age of 25, according to…
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Longwood Bushfire: Escape from the Inferno in Victoria
Overview: a calm moment shattered by fire The Longwood bushfire that swept through central Victoria left a wake of smouldering ground, flickering gum trees, and a pervasive sense of fear. In the outskirts of Yarck, a small farming town, residents watched as the landscape transformed within hours. The air carried white ash and the glow…
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Scotland in Snow 2026: North-East Braces for Persistent Winter
Introduction: A Winter That Won’t Let Up As 2026 unfolds, the north-east of Scotland has faced a winter that seems to refuse to loosen its grip. What began with a heavy snowfall on 1 January has evolved into a sustained, day-after-day routine of snow and Arctic cold that has affected travel, schools, and daily life…
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California Drought-Free: A Quarter-Century Milestone
California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years For the first time in a quarter of a century, California is reporting drought-free conditions, a landmark shift that ends a long era of water scarcity, stringent conservation measures, and heightened sensitivity to rainfall patterns. The milestone, described by state water officials as a culmination…
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Fresh Impetus for Tanzania’s Blue Economy: UDSM IMS at the Helm of Marine Innovation
New Momentum for Tanzania’s Blue Economy President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored a refreshed commitment to the blue economy, positioning the University of Dar es Salaam’s Institute of Marine Sciences (UDSM–IMS) in Zanzibar at the center of this ambitious drive. By advancing research, fostering innovation, and championing sustainable management of coastal and marine resources, Tanzania…
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Queensland Cattle Tragedy: Tens of Thousands Stranded as Floodwaters Encase Grasslands
In the Heart of Queensland’s Floodplain Across north-west Queensland, a landscape once known for its endless horizons and cattle stations has become a tableau of paradoxes: water where cattle need land, grass nearby yet out of reach. Tens of thousands of cattle are confronted with a deadly combination of thirst and hunger as roving floods…
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Record Wet March in Singapore: Monsoon Surge Sparks Unusual Rainfall, Warmest Months on Record in June and November
Overview: A Wet March in Singapore Unlike Any Other Singapore experienced a dramatic shift in its weather pattern in March 2025, recording the wettest March on record. An unusual monsoon surge brought heavy rainfall across the island nation, disrupting daily life but also highlighting the impact of shifting climate dynamics in a tropical city-state. The…
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Calgary’s 2024 Feeder Main Break: Independent Review Finds Systemic Gaps in Water Utility Governance
Overview of the Findings An independent review into Calgary’s 2024 feeder main rupture concludes that the city’s approach to governing and maintaining its critical water utility assets has been hampered by persistent inefficiencies, fragmented oversight, and aging infrastructure. The report characterizes the issues as systemic rather than isolated incidents, suggesting that gaps in governance, risk…