Tag: Floods
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Experts warn as crucial crops in Nepal become harder to grow: ‘Unprecedented’
Overview: a nation confronting a climate-driven agricultural emergency Nepal is facing an agricultural crisis described by experts as unprecedented. Erratic rainfall patterns, intensified floods, and shifting monsoon cycles have damaged crop fields across multiple districts, threatening the country’s food security and prompting a major push to import staples like rice and paddy. While climate change…
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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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Gulf Country Floods: Queensland Braces for Weeks of Isolation
Overview: A state-wide watch turns regional As floodwaters begin to recede in parts of north-western Queensland, the focus shifts from immediate containment to long-term disruption. The Gulf Country, a vast and sparsely populated region, is now bracing for further heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding next week. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued alerts…
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Cyclone threat: Far North Queensland towns isolated by floods
Outback towns isolated as floods linger in Far North Queensland Remote communities in Far North Queensland are enduring renewed isolation as floodwaters show little sign of retreat and forecasters warn of a possible cyclone that could complicate rescue and relief efforts. The region, famed for its rugged beauty and sparse population, has again found itself…
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California Floods Persist as Rain Returns: High Tides and Rescues
Overview: Rain Returns and Flooded Highways Parts of California continue to weather a soggy spell, with renewed rainfall pushing flood warnings and driving high tides onto vulnerable shorelines. Crews spent the weekend clearing mud from key highways as weather models forecast a new round of thunderstorms. The combination of downpours and tidal surges has created…
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Tourists Stranded as Floodwaters Rise in Outback Queensland
Outback Queensland Braces for a Major Flood Weekend Residents and travelers in central west Queensland are bracing for what authorities describe as a potential 'major' flood level this weekend. Persistent showers have left rivers swollen and road networks disrupted, creating a challenging situation for a region already accustomed to drastic weather swings. With water moving…
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Marcos Calls for Discipline, Unity as Filipinos Welcome 2026
A Call for National Resolve In a nationally televised address that aimed to set the tone for the new year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to greet 2026 with discipline, confidence, and a renewed sense of shared purpose. He framed the moment as an opportunity to bridge political divisions and to respond decisively to…
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Marcos Urges Discipline and Unity as Filipinos Welcome 2026
Marcos Calls for Discipline, Confidence, and Shared Purpose Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored the need for discipline, confidence, and a shared sense of purpose as Filipinos usher in 2026. In his New Year message, the president urged citizens to set aside partisan grievances and come together to tackle the country’s challenges. His…
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Thai Year of Environmental Upheaval: A Wake-Up Call for Climate Resilience
Overview: 2025 as a Turning Point for Thailand’s Environment The year 2025 marked a watershed moment for Thailand as it confronted a convergence of environmental challenges that laid bare the country’s vulnerabilities. Across cities and rural heartlands, communities felt the sting of polluted waterways, worsening air quality, and greater exposure to climate-driven disasters. This period…
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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…