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World News
Tropical Storm Trami Leaves Over 5.7 Million Affected Across 16 Regions
The death toll from Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has tragically increased to 90, with at least 36 individuals still unaccounted for, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The storm, which struck earlier this week, caused significant flooding and landslides, affecting more than 5.7 million people across 16 regions in the Southeast Asian nation.…
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Yagi’s Fury: Vietnam Faces Destruction as Super Typhoon Makes Landfall
Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, Super Typhoon Yagi, made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, resulting in at least four fatalities and leaving numerous injuries in its wake. The typhoon had previously impacted Hainan, China, and the Philippines, where it caused significant destruction and loss of life. Yagi struck Vietnam’s island districts around 1 p.m. local time, bringing…
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Tropical Storm Gilma Forecasted to Bring Rain to Hawaii as Hector Dissipates
Two tropical systems are weakening as they approach Hawaii, reducing the likelihood of severe weather during the Labor Day weekend. Tropical Storm Gilma, which peaked as a Category 3 hurricane, is expected to be downgraded on Thursday or Friday and could bring heavy rain and gusty showers as it tracks north of the islands. Its weakened state will limit its…
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Typhoon Shanshan Strikes Southern Japan, Nearly 4 Million Urged to Evacuate
Tokyo: Nearly 4 million residents in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan struck on Thursday, unleashing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and perilous storm surges on Kyushu island, leaving many without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency has released an unusual emergency warning, forecasting severe flooding and landslides throughout Kyushu, the southernmost main island, with expected record-breaking rainfall.…
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USA
California Declares State of Emergency as Second Storm Brings Record Rainfall and Flooding
Sacramento (USA): In a rare and impactful turn of weather events, California is grappling with a second powerful storm within a week, bringing heavy rain and life-threatening flooding across the state. Downtown Los Angeles, in particular, has witnessed historic rainfall, recording 7.03 inches over Sunday and Monday, marking the wettest two-day period since 1956. Governor Gavin Newsom promptly declared a…
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Fierce Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc in California, Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
SAN FRANCISCO (USA): In a relentless assault, a powerful winter storm, driven by a formidable atmospheric river, battered California on Sunday, unleashing torrential downpours, widespread flooding, and rare hurricane-force winds. The tempest disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands, leaving nearly 850,000 people without power and prompting urgent warnings across the state. Winds exceeding 60 mph (96 kph) in various…
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India News
Celebrities Stranded: Aamir Khan Rescued from Chennai Floods
Chennai: Prolonged and intense rainfall has resulted in widespread flooding across various parts of Chennai city. Regrettably, approximately 10 individuals have lost their lives as a consequence of the inclement weather, profoundly impacting the lives of many. Numerous residents find themselves stranded in their residences, necessitating rescue efforts facilitated by boats. Notably, even public figures, including Bollywood actor Aamir Khan,…
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