Tag: Weather impacts
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Rain-Hampered Search as West Java Landslide Toll Rises to 34, 32 Still Missing
Heavy Rain Complicates Search for Missing in West Java Landslide Search and rescue teams in Indonesia’s West Java region faced another day of challenges as persistent rain slowed efforts to locate the 32 people still missing after a deadly landslide. The disaster, which struck in the early hours of the incident, has raised the death…
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Massive US Winter Storm Forces Widespread Flight Cancellations and Delays
Overview: A National Travel Nightmare Unfolds A powerful winter storm swept across the United States, crippling travel plans for millions and creating a day of travel disruption at the nation’s busiest airports. Snow, sleet, freezing rain, and gusty winds contributed to widespread delays and cancellations, hitting major hubs from the Northeast to the Midwest and…
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Great Walk Season Delayed as Tracks Damaged by Bad Weather
South Island Great Walks Face Weather-Related Delays and Closures The start of New Zealand’s iconic Great Walk season has been disrupted by a bout of bad weather sweeping the South Island. With heavy winds, rain, and avalanche risks affecting high-alpine routes, several trails are temporarily closed or partially restricted as maintenance teams assess damage and…