Tag: Extreme Weather
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Deadly Tornado Rips Through Brazil’s Parana State, Leaving Six Dead and Hundreds Injured
Overview of the Tragic Event A powerful tornado tore through parts of Brazil’s southern Parana state late Friday night, leaving a trail of devastation across several communities. Local authorities reported at least six fatalities and hundreds of injuries as emergency crews continue to assess the damage and search for those still missing. Dozens of residences…
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Megawaves from Space: Satellite-recorded Ocean Swells Reach Five-Giraffe Heights
Introduction: A Breakthrough View from Space Satellite observations have unveiled a striking fact about storms: they can generate mega ocean waves that look like they reach the height of five giraffes stacked on top of each other. In late December 2024, during Storm Eddie, the French-US SWOT satellite captured measurements showing waves averaging nearly 20…
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Australia Faces Soaring Extreme Weather Losses: Why Insurance and Resilience Must Evolve
Australia’s rising climate bill: a global pattern with local consequences New data from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) show that Australia sits near the top of the world for per‑capita losses from extreme weather. Over the past five decades, inflation‑adjusted costs from floods, bushfires, storms and extreme cold have climbed dramatically, positioning Australia behind…
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Australia’s Extreme Weather Losses Rise: What It Means for Insurance and Resilience
Australia’s Extreme Weather Losses Are Rising New data from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) shows that Australia has some of the highest per‑capita losses from natural catastrophes in the world. Compared with five other developed nations over the past five decades, Australia’s inflation-adjusted costs from floods, bushfires, storms and extreme cold are climbing, driven…
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Mount Everest Rescue Under Way After Snowstorm Traps Hikers
Overview: Everest rescue efforts amid a severe snowstorm Rescue operations are ongoing on Mount Everest after a blizzard trapped hundreds, potentially close to a thousand, trekkers in camps along the eastern side of the mountain in Tibet. State media reports indicate that heavy precipitation, including rain and snowfall, has disrupted access to several valleys leading…
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Amy Extreme Weather Strikes Oppdal: Crisis Center Opens
Amy Strikes Oppdal: What Happened Early Saturday, the Norwegian town of Oppdal faced a fierce outbreak of extreme weather nicknamed Amy. Gusts ripped through streets, toppled trees, and hurled debris into homes and vehicles. In a matter of moments, windows shattered, walls gave way, and the town’s daily rhythm was upended. Local residents reported flying…
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Amy Strikes Oppdal: Extreme Weather Triggers Crisis Response
Oppdal hit by extreme weather as crisis measures go into action Oppdal, Norway – An extreme weather event nicknamed Amy swept through Oppdal on Saturday morning, prompting the municipality to activate its crisis management team. The storm left a trail of damage: shattered windows, debris in streets and homes, and power outages that affected many…
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What to Do Before Extreme Weather Hits Drammen
Understanding the Warning Signals As extreme weather approaches, authorities issue multiple alerts to help residents prepare. In the Drammen region, forecasters have issued a combination of warnings for heavy rain, floods and strong winds. In some nearby areas, rainfall can reach levels not seen for more than a decade, and wind gusts may topple unsecured…
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Before Amy Hits Drammen: Essential Extreme Weather Prep
Introduction: Amy’s approach and what it means for Drammen The Meteorological Institute has issued multiple weather alerts ahead of an approaching extreme storm dubbed Amy, which is forecast to affect the Drammen region this weekend. In Vestfold’s Sande area, rainfall could reach 80–100 millimeters within 12 hours—one of the strongest downpours in 25 years. The…
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Amy Extreme Weather Prep: What to Do Before It Hits Drammen
What to Expect as Amy Approaches Drammen Meteorologists warn that the storm known as Amy could bring a rare combination of heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Drammen region this weekend. Across Vestfold, including Sande, rainfall could total 80–100 millimeters within 12 hours—one of the most intense downpours seen in 25 years. The broader…