State of Emergency
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World News
Canada: Kimmirut Declares State of Emergency Amid Ongoing Power Outage
The government of Nunavut has declared a state of emergency in Kimmirut, a hamlet facing critical shortages of food and essential services due to an extended power outage. The blackout, now lasting over two days, has left residents without heating, running water, or refrigeration, putting the community at risk as temperatures drop and food supplies spoil. Power went out around…
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Ukrainian Forces Launch Massive Attacks on Belgorod: 30 Settlements Targeted
Ukrainian forces launched attacks on over 30 settlements in Russia‘s Belgorod region within the last 24 hours, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov’s statement on Saturday. The strikes affected nine districts and resulted in five injuries, as reported in a Telegram update by Gladkov. In response to the escalating situation, Russia declared a federal-level state of emergency in Belgorod last week…
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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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USA
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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