Tag: infrastructure resilience
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Historic US Winter Storm Grounds Flights and Knocks Out Power Across 17 States
Overview: A Historic Winter Storm Disrupts Travel and Power A historic winter storm swept across a large swath of the United States this weekend, grounding thousands of flights and knocking out power for more than 160,000 electricity customers. The severe weather event stretched from the Plains to the East Coast, with as many as 17…
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California Braces as Heavy Rain and King Tides Trigger Flooding and Mudslides
Overview: a stormy weekend disrupts life along the California coast A powerful weather system delivered heavy rainfall and unusually high king tides across much of California, triggering widespread flooding and mudslides. The combination of relentless downpours and elevated tides overwhelmed drainage systems in several coastal communities, forcing road closures, flight diversions, and emergency responses as…
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Mexico Sees 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shock Southern and Central Regions
Strong Quake Hits Southern and Central Mexico A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck southern and central Mexico, rattling cities from the Pacific coast to inland regions and prompting a swift safety response. The tremor, which occurred on a Friday, disrupted public life and interrupted a press briefing by President Claudia Sheinbaum…
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WA Weather Breaks 120-Year Record as Christmas Heat Seals Western Australia’s Extreme Heat Day
Record-Breaking Heat Hits Western Australia on Christmas Day Western Australia made global headlines on Christmas Day as temperatures soared to levels not seen for more than a century. The state’s hottest corner reportedly broke a 120-year record, claiming the title of the hottest place on Earth for at least one day. As heat warnings multiplied…
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Putin smiles when your wifi fails: Europe’s new frontier in the war of irritation
Introduction: A new kind of pressure campaign When a stable internet connection falters, it’s easy to shrug it off as a local outage or an equipment glitch. But a growing body of analysis suggests that in Europe, diminishing connectivity and the sporadic downtime of critical services may be part of a broader political strategy. Critics…
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Victorian Premier Demands Answers After Optus Copper Thieves Trigger Crisis
Outage Sparks political urgency as copper theft linked to Optus disruption The Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan, has called for an urgent briefing to understand the Optus outage that affected more than 14,000 customers in the state’s south-east. With many residents unable to make calls or use mobile data, and access to emergency services partially affected,…
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Central Vietnam Airport Shut Down as Floods Submerge Runway
Overview: Flooding Forces Airport Shutdown in Central Vietnam A major airport in central Vietnam has suspended operations after relentless rainfall led to floods that submerged the runway. Access roads into the facility were cut off as water levels surged, complicating response efforts and threatening critical airport infrastructure. Emergency crews are racing to reinforce equipment and…
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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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ICI Inspects Cebu Flood Control Projects After Typhoon Kalmaegi
Overview: ICI Checks Cebu Flood Control Efforts Following Typhoon Kalmaegi The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced on Sunday that it conducted on-site inspections of eight flood control projects in Cebu. The inspections occurred in the wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi (international name: Tino), which brought heavy rains, strong winds, and significant flooding to the region.…
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Two major earthquakes possible in the Himalayas, study warns
Two Major Quakes on the Horizon: What the Study Reveals A four-year study by a team of seismologists and geologists has raised alarms about the Himalayan region, known for its dramatic mountain range and history of devastating quakes. The researchers warn that the tectonic forces shaping the region could yield two major earthquakes in the…