Tag: Heavy Rainfall
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Seven Irish Counties Warned as Met Éireann Predicts Heavy Rainfall Over 30mm
Overview: Friday Rainfall Across Seven Counties Met Éireann has issued a yellow rainfall warning for seven counties as heavy rain is forecast to roll in on Friday. The weather service cautions that more than 30 millimetres of rain could accumulate in many areas, raising the risk of localised flooding and travel disruption. The warning follows…
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North India to See Snowfall, Heavy Rain Again from February 1: IMD Forecast
Overview: Snowfall and heavy rain on the horizon The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast for a fresh Western Disturbance affecting the Himalayan region, with peak impacts expected on Sunday, February 1. The system could bring widespread light to moderate rainfall across northern plains and significant snowfall in higher elevations, accompanied by heavy…
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Jakarta Floods Hit 16 Neighborhood Units and 10 Roads, Prompting Emergency Response
Overview: Floods Disrupt Daily Life Across Jakarta Heavy rains swept through Jakarta on Sunday, January 18, 2026, triggering floods that affected 16 neighborhood units and 10 roads across the Indonesian capital. Local authorities, led by the Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), reported rising water levels in several districts and urged residents to exercise caution,…
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Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) Prompts Heavy Rains, Flooding and Landslide Risks in Bicol and Eastern Visayas
Overview of the Warning The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a warning on Saturday, January 17, indicating that heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ada (Nokaen) are expected to impact parts of the Bicol region and Eastern Visayas this weekend. The agency stressed that the combination of persistent downpours, potential thunderstorms, and…
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Vancouver Island Drenching: Nearly 300 mm of Rain Dumps Across Island as Warnings Subside
What Happened: An Atmospheric River Dumps Rain on Vancouver Island A powerful atmospheric river delivered exceptionally heavy rainfall across parts of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, prompting flood watches and warnings as residents prepared for potential water-related impacts. In just a few days, some regions saw rainfall totals approach 300 millimetres, a staggering amount that overwhelmed…
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Gulf Country Faces Weeks of Isolation as North Queensland Floods Ebb and Rain Threat Intensifies
Overview: Floodwaters Recede, Yet Uncertainty Remains As floodwaters slowly recede in parts of north-western Queensland, communities in the Gulf Country are bracing for a new phase of disruption. After days of intense rainfall that forced evacuations and prompted road closures, meteorologists warn that the weather system responsible for the deluge could return with renewed intensity…
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Philippines Weather Alert: Shear Line and LPA Trough Bring Heavy Rains, Flash Floods Likely
What the Weather Systems Mean for the Philippines Meteorologists are monitoring two key weather features that could dump heavy rainfall across parts of the Philippines: a shear line and the trough extension of a low-pressure area (LPA). This combination commonly signals widespread rain, thunderstorms, and the potential for dangerous weather events, including flash floods and…
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MVA Fund Warns Motorists to Be Vigilant as Heavy Rains Increase Accident Risk
Heavy Rainfall Elevates Road Danger, MVA Fund Warns The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has issued a strong warning to motorists to exercise heightened caution on the roads as heavy rains persist across the country. With wet surfaces, reduced visibility, and the potential for flash floods, safety experts say the risk of collisions and other…
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Vietnam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 90 Amid Relentless Rain
Overview: A Country Weathering Severe Flooding Heavy rain and relentless floods have slammed south-central Vietnam, driving the death toll up to 90 with 12 people still missing, according to the environment ministry. The disaster, driven by days of downpours and dangerous landslides, has affected dozens of communities across several provinces, prompting large-scale evacuations and urgent…
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Central Vietnam Floods: 41 Dead as More Rain Forecast
Overview: Deadly floods surge across central Vietnam The death toll from a new wave of torrential rain, floods, and landslides in central Vietnam has risen to 41, according to state media. The region has been hit by days of relentless downpours that have swelled rivers, submerged towns, and triggered widespread evacuations. As authorities scramble to…