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Mapped: Georgia's extreme weather and power outages
According to a new analysis, Georgia and other states in the South and Southeast have experienced the most extreme weather-related power outages during the past two decades. Why it matters: The electrical grid is under increasing strain as climate change raises the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, from heat waves to wildfires.
Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management
Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42 people. Death and destruction have also occurred in the capital, Nairobi, a stark reminder of the persistent failure to keep abreast of the city’s rapid urbanisation needs. Sean Avery, who has undertaken numerous flood and drainage studies throughout Africa, unpacks the problems and potential solutions.
Highway collapses from torrential rain in China killing 19 people
At least 19 people died in China on Wednesday after a highway collapsed from torrential rain.Eighteen cars fell from a slope after a 17.9m long section of the highway in the Guangdong province from the damage to the road, reported official Xinhua News agency. Another 30 people were injured in the incident that occurred around 2am.The lives of the injured were “not currently at risk”, reported state broadcaster CCTV, adding that they were receiving emergency care at a hospital. The authorities dispatched about 500 officials to the site to offer assistance, reported the outlet.Witnesses told local media they heard...
Met Office issues yellow weather warnings as thunderstorms set to hit UK
The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings as thunderstorms are set to batter parts of the UK today. Travel disruption and flooding are expected as the south of England and southeast Wales are expected to take the greatest hit from the May washout. Between 20 to 40mm of rain is likely to fall over a three-hour period later this evening, with 50mm expected in some places. “Spells of heavy rain are expected this evening and overnight. In some places, most likely over northern and eastern parts of the warning area, there is a chance that rain will...
2024 Atlantic hurricane season guide: Here’s what to know about this year’s storms
The official start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is on June 1. Many forecasters have warned of an extremely active season due to an expected La Niña. In 2024, the National Hurricane Center will unveil an updated forecast cone that will include inland watches and warnings.
FEMA, Sen. Lankford survey tornado damage in Sulphur as agency works on its response
Preliminary damage estimates from Saturday’s deadly tornado in Sulphur are upwards of $6.9 million. Federal representatives surveyed the impacts Tuesday and are working on ways to provide support. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the agency’s hearts go out to those impacted by storms in Oklahoma that killed four and...
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