Floods
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B.C. to bear brunt of structural losses due to wildfires and floodsA first-of-its-kind study in Canada has revealed that building new homes in flood and wildfire-prone areas could cost billions and threaten affordability.CanadaFeb 6
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Tens of thousands demand the resignation of Valencia leader for poor flood responseTens of thousands marched in the eastern city of Valencia on Saturday demanding the resignation of the regional president in charge of emergency response after catastrophic floods.WorldNov 9, 2024
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Tropical Storm Trami triggers killer floods, landslides in Philippines: 126 dead or missingThe death toll is expected to rise further as reports come in from isolated areas. "The water was just too much,” said President Ferdinand Marcos, pledging a flood control project.WorldOct 26, 2024
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Romania floods: Torrential rain leaves 5 dead, scores strandedFive people in eastern Romania have been found dead after torrential rainstorms left scores of people stranded in flooded areas, emergency authorities said.WorldSep 14, 2024
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New report reveals Quebec not prepared to face extreme weatherIn its report, the group named five major priorities. One of the report's authors says it's urgent the province implements these strategies or it risks more destruction.EnvironmentMay 28, 2024
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Not just Canada: A look at extreme weather events all over the worldAs Canada deals with wildfires, other parts of the world have suffered extreme weather events, such as heavy rains and storms bringing floods and landslides.EnvironmentMay 14, 2024
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Over 300 dead after flash floods in Afghanistan, UN saysFlash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said Saturday.WorldMay 11, 2024
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What’s behind Kenya’s intense flooding as death toll climbsAt least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains in Kenya, with at least 91 missing, according to the latest government figures.WeatherApr 30, 2024
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NOTEBOOK: Atlantic, Pacific voters most worried about extreme weatherCanadians living on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts tend to have stronger feelings about extreme weather events according to internal government polls obtained by Global News.CanadaOct 21, 2023
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Much of southern Quebec under rainfall warning, up to 60 millimetres expectedEnvironment Canada says rainfall in Montreal will be heavy at times, noting downpours have the potential to cause flash floods and water accumulation on roads.WeatherOct 21, 2023
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