Tag: flood risk
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More Rain Expected on Christmas Day, Going into the New Year: SA Weather Service
Overview: A Wet Christmas Ahead South Africans are bracing for more wet weather as the festive period approaches. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) announced during a media briefing that rain is expected to persist on Christmas Day and continue into the New Year. The developing climatic pattern, tied to a weakening La Niña phenomenon,…
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Saint John Urges Residents to Prepare for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Weather forecast and EMO alert The Saint John Emergency Management Organization (EMO) is advising residents to get ready as a powerful weather system is expected to deliver heavy rainfall and strong winds on Friday. Forecasts indicate up to 30 millimeters of rain could fall, while gusts may exceed 100 km/h. With snowmelt likely to interact…
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Malaysia Issues Severe Weather Warning as Continuous Rain Hits Johor
Overview: Severe Rain Alert in Johor Malaysian authorities issued a severe-level weather alert for parts of Johor on Wednesday as heavy, continuous rains threatened to persist into Thursday. The alert marks the middle tier of a three-level warning system designed to communicate risk and guide public safety responses. Officials warned residents to stay vigilant, monitor…
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Malaysia Issues Severe-Level Weather Alert as Continuous Rain Pummels Johor
Severe-Level Weather Alert for Johor Malaysian authorities issued a severe-level weather alert for parts of Johor on Wednesday as persistent rainfall intensified concerns about potential floods and disruptions. The alert, categorized as the middle tier on Malaysia’s three-level advisory system, indicated that heavy rains were expected to persist through Thursday and could impact daily life,…
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Rain and storms as Queensland temperatures drop across the state
Forecast overview: rain, storms and cooler conditions Weather forecasters say rain and isolated thunderstorms are set to sweep across large parts of Queensland today, bringing welcomed relief from the heat but also the potential for localized disruptions. Temperatures are expected to drop across much of the sunshine state, with cloud cover prevailing in many regions.…
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Landslide closes major highway out of Lower Mainland as flood worries continue
Overview: Landslide shuts a major route from the Lower Mainland A major highway linking the Lower Mainland with other parts of British Columbia has been shut after a landslide triggered by the latest storm. The disruption comes as flood concerns linger in the Fraser Valley, complicating travel for residents, commuters, and freight operators. Transportation officials…
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BC South Coast Braces for Heavy Rain: Proactive Highway Closures and Flood Risks
Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Prompts Proactive Highway Closures on BC’s South Coast British Columbia’s provincial government issued a cautionary update on Monday, signaling that heavy rain could trigger flooding and necessitate road closures across the South Coast. With moisture-laden systems moving through the region, transportation officials emphasized the importance of preparedness for commuters and travelers…
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Israel Braces for Lasting Rainfall After Storm Byron: Flooding Forecast in Southern and Central Regions
Israel Grapples with Aftermath of Storm Byron and Incoming Rain System Just days after Storm Byron swept through the region, southern Israel continues to recover from the flood damage and power outages that accompanied the storm. The Israel Meteorological Service (IMS) issued warnings on Sunday night that a second major rain system is expected to…
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Bay of Plenty Braces for Heavy Rain as MetService Issues Weather Warning
Overview: Bay of Plenty Weather Under a Heavy Rain Warning Residents of the Bay of Plenty are bracing for more wet weather as MetService issued a heavy rain warning for the region. An easterly front moving across the Tasman Sea is expected to bring periods of heavy rainfall to the Bay of Plenty on Tuesday…
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Bay of Plenty Braces for Heavy Rain: Fresh Warnings This Week
Overview: A Week of Wet Weather Ahead Residents of the Bay of Plenty should brace for a spell of heavy rain as MetService issues a fresh warning for the region. An easterly front tracking over the Tasman Sea is expected to push a moist air mass toward New Zealand, bringing periods of significant rainfall on…