Tag: Floods
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Rundu Floods Highlight Years of Planning Failures and Urgent Upgrades
Rundu Floods Put Planning Under the Microscope Rundu, a town along Namibia’s Kavango East region, has faced renewed flooding that residents say exposes long-standing problems in urban planning and infrastructure. As homes were damaged and families displaced, the community, local leaders, and civil society are calling for a sweeping rethink of how the town is…
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Rundu floods expose planning failures and housing strain
Rundu floods shine a harsh light on planning failures The recurring floods in Rundu have laid bare long-standing concerns about town planning and the resilience of infrastructure in Namibia’s Kavango East region. As waters rose and homes were damaged, residents voiced frustration that warnings and risk assessments that could have mitigated losses were not acted…
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Rundu Floods Highlight Years of Planning Failures
Rundu Floods Highlight Planning Failures The floods that recently swamped Rundu have exposed more than water damage; they have laid bare years of planning gaps that many residents say left neighborhoods vulnerable. As homes were damaged and families displaced, the conversation shifted from immediate relief to questions about how a growing town could be better…
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Malaysian Floods Displace 11,000 Across Seven States Amid Monsoon Rains
Overview: A Nationwide Flood Response As Monsoon Rains Intensify Torrential rain across Malaysia has triggered floods that have displaced more than 11,000 people in seven states. The national disaster agency reported the far-reaching impact on November 24, highlighting the persistence of the annual monsoon season on the country’s eastern coast. The unusual breadth of affected…
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Death toll climbs as central Vietnam floods force more evacuations
Overview: A region under siege by rain and floods A new wave of torrential rain, flooding and landslides has devastated central Vietnam since the weekend, with the authorities reporting a rising death toll of 41 as of Thursday. The region has grappled with unprecedented rainfall in recent days, jeopardizing homes, crops and infrastructure. The situation…
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Central Vietnam Airport Shuts Down as Floods Submerge Runway
Widespread flooding disrupts transport in central Vietnam An airport in central Vietnam has suspended all operations after floodwaters overwhelmed the runway, disrupting one of the country’s key transport links as days of relentless rain hammered several provinces. The shutdown, confirmed by local authorities, comes amid rising river levels in Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak, and Gia…
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Airport shuts down as floods submerge runway in central Vietnam
Overview: Floods devastate central Vietnam’s transport hub Days of relentless rainfall have pushed rivers to record highs in Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak, and Gia Lai provinces, leading to a rare and urgent disruption at a major airport in central Vietnam. The floodwaters submerged the airport runway, forcing officials to suspend operations and trigger a rapid…
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Cumbria Flood Closures: 23 Schools Shut as Heavy Rain Ravages the County
Overview: Major disruption as floods close 23 Cumbria schools Heavy overnight rainfall has triggered widespread flooding in Cumbria, forcing the closure of 23 schools across the county today. The affected areas are concentrated in and around Wigton and Maryport, with the closures impacting pupils, families, and local communities as schools prioritise safety. Education authorities say…
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Cumbria Floods: 23 Schools Closed After Heavy Overnight Rain
Overview: Flooding Cars, Homes, and Schools Across Cumbria A day of heavy rainfall has led to widespread flooding across Cumbria, forcing the closure of 23 schools. The closures, confirmed by local authorities, affect mainly the Wigton area and Maryport, with other affected sites scattered across the county. Parents and guardians are advised to stay tuned…
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Cumbria Floods Force Dozens of Schools to Close
Overview: Flooding disrupts education across Cumbria Heavy rainfall overnight has caused widespread flooding across Cumbria, forcing schools to close and affecting thousands of students and families. A growing list of campuses, especially in the Wigton area and in Maryport, have announced closures for today as authorities assess safety conditions and road accessibility. Local councils and…