Tag: Floods
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Floods Displace 71 KCSE Candidates in Trans Nzoia
Disaster touches the classrooms: 71 KCSE candidates displaced Heavy floods ravaged parts of Trans Nzoia, sweeping away homes and cutting off access to Soymining Secondary School where 71 KCSE candidates were preparing for their national exams. The floods struck at the peak of the exam season, forcing students from a village community to flee to…
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Floods Displace 71 KCSE Candidates in Trans Nzoia, prompting Emergency Support
Disaster forces abrupt disruption to essential schooling A severe flooding incident in Trans Nzoia has forced 71 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates from Soymining Secondary School to abandon their classes and seek emergency relief. The floods, which tore through the villagers at the peak of the exam season, damaged homes, washed away access…
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Typhoon Kalmaegi: Death Toll at 46 as Storm Devastates Central Philippines
Overview: A Storm’s Toll on the Philippines Typhoon Kalmaegi has left a trail of destruction across the central Philippines, with the death toll rising to 46 as authorities continue to assess damage and reach affected communities. The powerful storm brought heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds, disrupting daily life and testing the resilience of local…
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Kalmaegi Typhoon Death Toll Rises to 46 in the Philippines
Overview: Kalmaegi’s destructive path leaves a heavy toll Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through the central Philippines with powerful rains and flooding, raising the death toll to 46 as of Tuesday, according to local authorities. The storm disrupted communities, damaged infrastructure, and overwhelmed relief networks across several provinces. Among the casualties are six crew members of a…
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Typhoon Kalmaegi Leaves 46 Dead in Philippines as Floods Batter Central Regions
Overview: A Typhoon’s Toll Keeps Rising The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi rose to 46 on Tuesday as the powerful storm swept through the central Philippines, bringing heavy rains, landslides, and widespread flooding. Authorities confirmed the updated figures after a night of grim search-and-rescue operations and assessments of impacted communities. The disaster has already disrupted…
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Cattle Producer Finally Reunites with Cow Lost to Floods Almost Two Years Later
Introduction: A time of flood and loss In the Samford Valley, just north-west of Brisbane, a cattle producer faced a nightmare no farmer wants to endure. Late January 2024 brought Tropical Cyclone Kirrily and a series of severe storms that pounded south-east Queensland. For Bronwyn Betts and her herd, the floodwaters did more than rearrange…
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Cattle producer reunites with cow lost to floods almost two years ago
Backstory: floods that reshaped a Queensland farm In late January 2024, Tropical Cyclone Kirrily battered south‑east Queensland, turning creeks into roaring torrents and sweeping livestock from their paddocks. In the Samford Valley, north-west of Brisbane, one cattle producer watched as floodwater tore through fences and carried away not just feed and infrastructure, but a beloved…
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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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Floods Trap Cars in Catalonia as Torrential Rain Surges Across Northeast Spain
Severe floods disrupt Catalonia as heavy rains surge In Spain’s north-eastern Catalonia region, torrential rainfall has triggered severe floods that left several people trapped in vehicles. Officials reported that the floods affected multiple towns in Tarragona province, including La Ràpita and Santa Bàrbara, where fast-moving, muddy water swept through streets and carried away debris. Local…
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Floods Trapping Cars in Catalonia: Storm Alice Delivers Severe Rain in Tarragona
Overview: Torrential Rain Strands Drivers in Catalonia A severe weather event has hit Spain’s north‑eastern Catalonia region, with torrential rains causing floods that trapped people in vehicles in parts of the Tarragona province. Officials say the situation is ongoing, with emergency services coordinating response teams and urging residents to stay indoors where advised. While no…