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As the monsoon season nears, cities across India prepare for the same story to play out once again. Flooded streets, stalled traffic, stranded commuters and inundated homes are no longer rare ...
Wuhan, Hubei Province, was hit by extreme torrential rain, with some roads submerged under more than 1 metre of water. The flooding led to vehicles being inundated and posed major challenges for ...
Bengaluru can take cues from Japan’s underground flood tunnels, China’s sponge cities, to tackle its recurring flood woes, an ...
On May 20, an unexpected accident occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, due to damaged pavement. A man riding an electric scooter on the sidewalk hit a loose paving stone. The tile suddenly lifted, ...
Attendees at a citizen science initiative event pass around a sample precipitation gauge for collecting rain measurements outside residents' homes, as part of a discussion to address flooding in ...
Constant, heavy rain led to flash flooding in several states on Tuesday. A 12-year-old boy who was swept away by rushing water is believed to have been found dead in the wake of major flash ...
Saturday showers have caused flooding for some people in the Metro. Rainfall totals were generally between 2 and 3 inches, with some isolated spots picking up over 3 inches. On Rouser Road in ...
Heavy flooding following torrential rains in eastern Congo washed away several villages along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, leaving at least 62 dead and 50 missing, authorities said Saturday.
We are heading into the peak time for an often overlooked danger in the U.S: flash flooding. Although this threat doesn't typically grab headlines as much as tornadoes and hurricanes, you should ...
Some rivers saw their levels swell and crest Saturday night. Areas along the Souhegan River experienced flooding Saturday morning. A portion of Boston Post Road in Amherst was closed Saturday ...
The New York Times quietly edited its early articles on the COVID-19 pandemic to scrub the phrases “China virus” and “Wuhan virus,” only to hit President Donald Trump for using the same ...
Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel due to flash flooding. A real-time map of road closures ...