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NASA's Solar Observatories Resume Data Operations After Flood Disruption
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) have resumed data operations following a flood at Stanford University on November 26, 2024. The incident damaged systems at the Joint Science Operations Center (JSOC), impacting access to critical solar data. Despite challenges, partial database restoration h...
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Explained: What Are Bomb Cyclones And How Do They Form?
A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes - between Earth's tropics and the polar regions - can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures.
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NASA Disasters Programme Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Aid Response Efforts
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence and open science to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. During events like Hurricane Ida, NASA provided actionable data on soil moisture, flood detection, and power outages through its Disasters Mapping Portal. AI-driven tools, like blue tarp detection for damaged roofs, are aidi...
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Angry Crowds Throw Mud And Shout Insults At Spanish King During Flood Damage Tour
On Sunday, King Felipe VI visited Paiporta, Spain, to assess damage from unprecedented flash floods that have claimed over 200 lives.
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Monster Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall In Florida With Damaging Winds, Flooding Rains And Life-Threatening Storm Surge
Hurricane Milton blasted ashore in Florida Wednesday night with furious winds, life-threatening rain and storm surge, as people who endured another hurricane just two weeks ago braced for a long, violent night.
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10 Dead, No Connectivity, Flash Floods In Meghalaya's Garo Hills Cause Devastation
Since Friday midnight, continuous rainfall in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya has resulted in 10 deaths and significant damage, including the washing away of bridges and loss of road connectivity.
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"The Damage Is Done": Anger In Nepal Over Relief Delays As Flood Kills 225
Survivors of the monsoon floods that ravaged Nepal at the weekend criticised the government on Tuesday for inadequate relief efforts during a disaster that killed at least 225 people.
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Storm Helene Kills 44 In US, Leaves Behind "Overwhelming" Damage
Millions of Americans were still without power and many faced torrential flooding on Saturday, authorities said, as powerful storm Helene rumbled across eastern and midwestern US states, leaving at least 44 people dead.
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Bridges, Roads Damaged After Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides In Sikkim
Heavy rains have triggered multiple landslides in several areas of Sikkim over the last three days. Many roads have been blocked due to landslides, hampering road connectivity in the state, show visuals.
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Vietnam Estimates Damages Of $3.31 Billion From Typhoon Yagi: Report
Asia's strongest storm this year, Typhoon Yagi, caused damages estimated at 81.5 trillion dong ($3.31 billion) across northern Vietnam, or twice as much as previous estimates, state media said on Saturday.
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Adani Group Donates Rs 25 Crore For Andhra Pradesh Flood Relief
Heavy rain and floods have caused extensive damage in Andhra Pradesh.
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Thousands In Australia Without Power Amid Heavy Rain
Tens of thousands of people in Australia's southern island state of Tasmania were without power on Sunday after a cold front brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood warnings.
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Tripura Floods Caused Damages Worth Rs 15,000 Crore: Chief Minister
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said the unprecedented floods in the state have caused an estimated loss of Rs 15,000 crore, affecting infrastructure, agriculture, and other property.
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2 Dead, Nearly 3 Million Stranded In Deadly Bangladesh Floods
Relentless monsoon rains and flooding have stranded nearly three million people in Bangladesh and killed two, submerging vast areas and damaging homes and infrastructure, officials from the country's disaster management ministry said on Thursday.
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Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst Death Count Rises To 22
Flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Shimla, Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh on July 31 midnight have so far claimed 22 lives while operations are underway to trace over 30 missing persons, officials said on Wednesday.
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NASA's Solar Observatories Resume Data Operations After Flood Disruption
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) have resumed data operations following a flood at Stanford University on November 26, 2024. The incident damaged systems at the Joint Science Operations Center (JSOC), impacting access to critical solar data. Despite challenges, partial database restoration h...
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Explained: What Are Bomb Cyclones And How Do They Form?
A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes - between Earth's tropics and the polar regions - can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures.
-
NASA Disasters Programme Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Aid Response Efforts
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence and open science to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. During events like Hurricane Ida, NASA provided actionable data on soil moisture, flood detection, and power outages through its Disasters Mapping Portal. AI-driven tools, like blue tarp detection for damaged roofs, are aidi...
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Angry Crowds Throw Mud And Shout Insults At Spanish King During Flood Damage Tour
On Sunday, King Felipe VI visited Paiporta, Spain, to assess damage from unprecedented flash floods that have claimed over 200 lives.
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Monster Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall In Florida With Damaging Winds, Flooding Rains And Life-Threatening Storm Surge
Hurricane Milton blasted ashore in Florida Wednesday night with furious winds, life-threatening rain and storm surge, as people who endured another hurricane just two weeks ago braced for a long, violent night.
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10 Dead, No Connectivity, Flash Floods In Meghalaya's Garo Hills Cause Devastation
Since Friday midnight, continuous rainfall in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya has resulted in 10 deaths and significant damage, including the washing away of bridges and loss of road connectivity.
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"The Damage Is Done": Anger In Nepal Over Relief Delays As Flood Kills 225
Survivors of the monsoon floods that ravaged Nepal at the weekend criticised the government on Tuesday for inadequate relief efforts during a disaster that killed at least 225 people.
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Storm Helene Kills 44 In US, Leaves Behind "Overwhelming" Damage
Millions of Americans were still without power and many faced torrential flooding on Saturday, authorities said, as powerful storm Helene rumbled across eastern and midwestern US states, leaving at least 44 people dead.
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Bridges, Roads Damaged After Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides In Sikkim
Heavy rains have triggered multiple landslides in several areas of Sikkim over the last three days. Many roads have been blocked due to landslides, hampering road connectivity in the state, show visuals.
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Vietnam Estimates Damages Of $3.31 Billion From Typhoon Yagi: Report
Asia's strongest storm this year, Typhoon Yagi, caused damages estimated at 81.5 trillion dong ($3.31 billion) across northern Vietnam, or twice as much as previous estimates, state media said on Saturday.
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Adani Group Donates Rs 25 Crore For Andhra Pradesh Flood Relief
Heavy rain and floods have caused extensive damage in Andhra Pradesh.
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Thousands In Australia Without Power Amid Heavy Rain
Tens of thousands of people in Australia's southern island state of Tasmania were without power on Sunday after a cold front brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood warnings.
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Tripura Floods Caused Damages Worth Rs 15,000 Crore: Chief Minister
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said the unprecedented floods in the state have caused an estimated loss of Rs 15,000 crore, affecting infrastructure, agriculture, and other property.
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2 Dead, Nearly 3 Million Stranded In Deadly Bangladesh Floods
Relentless monsoon rains and flooding have stranded nearly three million people in Bangladesh and killed two, submerging vast areas and damaging homes and infrastructure, officials from the country's disaster management ministry said on Thursday.
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Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst Death Count Rises To 22
Flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Shimla, Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh on July 31 midnight have so far claimed 22 lives while operations are underway to trace over 30 missing persons, officials said on Wednesday.
