Tag: storm damage
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Storm Goretti Updates: No Injuries Reported as Wind Eases in Jersey
Overview of Storm Goretti Storm Goretti swept across Jersey with high winds and gusts that kept emergency services busy overnight. Despite the intensity of the weather, authorities reported no storm-related injuries as of this morning. The Jersey Met Office subsequently downgraded the wind warning from a higher alert to orange, signaling that the immediate risk…
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Storm Goretti Update: No Injuries Reported as Emergency Services Stay Busy
Storm Goretti Update: No Injuries Reported as Emergency Services Stay Busy As Storm Goretti continues to ease after a night of high winds, officials in Jersey report that there were no storm-related injuries. Emergency services describe a busy night handling downed trees, flooded roads, and damaged fences, yet the priority remains public safety. Today, the…
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Coastal Storm Ravages Holiday Park as Crane Collapses and Winds Show Unchecked Fury
Unpredictable Weather and Early Morning Shock Residents and holidaymakers along the coast were jolted awake by a ferocious storm that swept in from the sea, delivering record-breaking winds and rapid rain squalls. The weather system, described by meteorologists as a rare combination of a low-pressure cyclone and gust fronts, battered seaside towns and tight-knit holiday…
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Storm Claudia Strikes Greater Manchester: Tree Falls on Bungalow in Oldham
Storm Claudia Makes Landfall in Greater Manchester Storm Claudia has battered Greater Manchester with strong winds and heavy rain, forcing emergency services to respond to incidents across the region. Residents woke to gusts that rattled windows and flooded streets, with the weather system causing disruption as it moved through parts of the northwest. Tree Falls…
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Wild night in Bay of Plenty: Trees down, roofs blown as winds lash region
Overview of the night’s damage Emergency services were kept busy across the Bay of Plenty as a violent weather event swept through the region. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand reported 26 weather-related incidents overnight, ranging from fallen trees to partially damaged roofs. Power outages affected thousands of properties, disrupting homes and local businesses…
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Hurricane Melissa Dominates Caribbean Week: Devastation, Rescue Efforts, and Recovery
Overview: A Strongest Atlantic Storm in Years From October 23 to 30, 2025, Hurricane Melissa evolved into one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in more than 150 years, leaving a wide swath of damage across the Caribbean. As it tracked through Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas, emergency responders and local communities faced a…
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Jelgava Receives Over €800k to Repair Storm Damages and Restore Vital Infrastructure
Overview: Jelgava’s Storm Recovery Funding Jelgava, a key municipality in Latvia, has secured more than €800,000 from the national contingency programme to repair damages caused by the severe storms and heavy rains on 28 and 29 July 2024. The allocation comes from the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (MoSARD) and is aimed at…
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Jelgava Secures Over €800,000 to Repair Storm Damages
Jelgava Receives Substantial Funding to Repair Storm Infrastructure The city of Jelgava has been allocated significant financial support to repair the infrastructure damaged during the severe storms and heavy rainfall on July 28–29, 2024. The Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (MoSARD) confirmed that more than €800,000 would be covered from the state budget…
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Jelgava Gets Over €800k to Repair Storm Damage Infrastructure
Jelgava secures significant funding to repair July 2024 storm damage The Latvian city of Jelgava has secured more than €800,000 in state support to repair the damage caused by the storms and heavy rains of 28 and 29 July 2024. The backing comes from the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (MoSARD) and is…
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Amy Storm Strikes Norway: Severe Weather Hits Vestfold and Beyond
Overview: Amy Storm reaches Norway with the potential to be the most powerful system in a quarter-century for parts of the country. Meteorologists warned that Vestfold and Telemark could see up to 100 millimeters of rain in 12 hours, while strong winds and landslide risks prompted widespread advisories south of Narvik. The storm’s broad reach…