Tag: Flood Safety
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Catalonia Floods: Torrential Rain Traps Cars in Spain
Overview of the Flooding in Catalonia torrential rainfall has swamped parts of Spain’s north-eastern Catalonia region, leaving vehicles stranded and prompting emergency alerts. Officials say the floods are the result of intense downpours driven by ongoing storm activity in the western Mediterranean. AEMET, Spain’s national weather agency, issued a red alert for the coastal Tarragona…
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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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Urban Flooding Threatens Karachi Amid Heavy Rains
Heavy Rains in Karachi and Sindh: An Overview On Tuesday, Karachi and several areas of Sindh experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, raising concerns about urban flooding. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that areas like Padidan, Thatta, and Dadu have been severely impacted, prompting local authorities to take necessary precautions. As the region braces for…
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Severe Weather Alert: Line Rain Band Hits Nagasaki and Kumamoto
Understanding the Current Weather Situation in Japan On October 10th, Japan’s meteorological authorities issued severe weather warnings for Nagasaki and Kumamoto prefectures. The presence of a line rain band is causing extremely heavy rainfall, significantly increasing the risk of natural disasters in these regions. Citizens are urged to take precautions as the risks of landslides…