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Storm Éowyn Hits UK and Ireland: Red Alerts for Snow, Wind, and Flooding
Storm Éowyn, a rapidly intensifying bomb cyclone, is set to hit the UK and Ireland, bringing snow, heavy rainfall, and winds up to 160 km/h. Red weather warnings have been issued for multiple regions, including Ireland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Scotland, signaling life-threatening conditions. Meteorologists are comparing its strength to the ...
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Google Reveals How AI Helped the Company Make Notable Scientific Breakthroughs in 2024
Google highlighted nine major scientific breakthroughs made in the ongoing year that were possible due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). On Monday, Google DeepMind co-hosted the inaugural edition of the AI for Science Forum in London alongside the Royal Society. During the event, the Mountain View-based tech giant recapped achievemen...
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India Sends Relief Supplies To Typhoon-Hit Myanmar, Laos And Vietnam
India on Sunday sent urgent relief materials to Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam under an operation christened 'Sadbhav' to assist them in dealing with the impact of a major typhoon.
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Dramatic Video Of Vijayawada Street Flooding, 4 Feet Of Water In 3 Hours
Dramatic time-lapse footage of floodwaters taking over a street in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada were shared Tuesday, after heavy rain in coastal districts killed nearly 50 people, a majority in the city, and affected over 10 lakh.
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How Chandrababu Naidu Is Tackling Floods, His "Biggest Disaster" Yet
From wading through knee-deep water and taking boats to visit flood-affected areas to inspecting relief material, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has shifted to top gear to tackle his government's first major challenge.
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Coastal Cities "Not Doing Enough" To Adapt To Climate Change, Study Shows
Coastal cities are not doing enough to adapt to climate change, taking too long and implementing insufficient measures, according to a major study published this week.
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Major Glacial Lake Surveys In Arunachal, Sikkim Areas Bordering China
As a part of the national survey to preempt the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has started surveying the Eastern Himalayas to map all glacial lakes in the country.
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Budget 2024: Bihar And Andhra Pradesh Get Major Funding; Social Media Reacts With Memes
Budget 2024: Memes are largely comparing the enthusiastic responses from both states and offering humorous takes from people in other regions.
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8 Die In Bangladesh Floods, Over 2 Million Affected
The death count from floods in Bangladesh this week has risen to eight, leaving more than two million affected after heavy rains caused major rivers to burst their banks, officials confirmed Saturday.
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Assam Flood Situation Critical, 24.5 Lakh People Affected In 30 Districts
Assam's flood situation remained critical today with over 24.50 lakh people reeling under the deluge in 30 districts and major rivers flowing above the danger mark at several places, an official bulletin said.
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As Northeast Faces Floods, Daring Rescue Ops By Air Force, Assam Rifles
In the wake of severe flooding in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, two major operations have successfully saved lives. In Assam alone, over 6.5 lakh people are reeling from severe flooding across 19 districts.
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Sensex Crashes By 6,000 Points On Counting Day, Memes Flood Social Media
Indian stock markets crashed by over 6,000 points on Tuesday after the counting of votes showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP-led NDA alliance past the majority mark but not registering a landslide victory as predicted by most exit polls.
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"Lost Everything": 70,000 Forced From Homes As Deadly Floods Hit Brazil
Nearly 70,000 people have been forced from their homes amid deadly flooding, mudslides and torrential storms in southern Brazil, with the major city of Porto Alegre particularly hard-hit, the country's civil defense agency said Saturday.
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As Bengaluru Votes, Water Shortage, Massive Traffic Jams In Focus
Dire water shortages, flooding, gridlocked roads and poor civic facilities have become major issues in Bengaluru, residents in India's tech hub said as they voted on Friday in the Lok Sabha elections.
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NASA Posts Pics Of Flooded UAE Areas After 6 Billion Cubic Metres Of Rain
The deluge last week hit the normal life in Dubai, where a majority of private sector entities opted for work from home.
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Storm Éowyn Hits UK and Ireland: Red Alerts for Snow, Wind, and Flooding
Storm Éowyn, a rapidly intensifying bomb cyclone, is set to hit the UK and Ireland, bringing snow, heavy rainfall, and winds up to 160 km/h. Red weather warnings have been issued for multiple regions, including Ireland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Scotland, signaling life-threatening conditions. Meteorologists are comparing its strength to the ...
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Google Reveals How AI Helped the Company Make Notable Scientific Breakthroughs in 2024
Google highlighted nine major scientific breakthroughs made in the ongoing year that were possible due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). On Monday, Google DeepMind co-hosted the inaugural edition of the AI for Science Forum in London alongside the Royal Society. During the event, the Mountain View-based tech giant recapped achievemen...
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India Sends Relief Supplies To Typhoon-Hit Myanmar, Laos And Vietnam
India on Sunday sent urgent relief materials to Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam under an operation christened 'Sadbhav' to assist them in dealing with the impact of a major typhoon.
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Dramatic Video Of Vijayawada Street Flooding, 4 Feet Of Water In 3 Hours
Dramatic time-lapse footage of floodwaters taking over a street in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada were shared Tuesday, after heavy rain in coastal districts killed nearly 50 people, a majority in the city, and affected over 10 lakh.
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How Chandrababu Naidu Is Tackling Floods, His "Biggest Disaster" Yet
From wading through knee-deep water and taking boats to visit flood-affected areas to inspecting relief material, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has shifted to top gear to tackle his government's first major challenge.
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Coastal Cities "Not Doing Enough" To Adapt To Climate Change, Study Shows
Coastal cities are not doing enough to adapt to climate change, taking too long and implementing insufficient measures, according to a major study published this week.
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Major Glacial Lake Surveys In Arunachal, Sikkim Areas Bordering China
As a part of the national survey to preempt the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has started surveying the Eastern Himalayas to map all glacial lakes in the country.
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Budget 2024: Bihar And Andhra Pradesh Get Major Funding; Social Media Reacts With Memes
Budget 2024: Memes are largely comparing the enthusiastic responses from both states and offering humorous takes from people in other regions.
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8 Die In Bangladesh Floods, Over 2 Million Affected
The death count from floods in Bangladesh this week has risen to eight, leaving more than two million affected after heavy rains caused major rivers to burst their banks, officials confirmed Saturday.
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Assam Flood Situation Critical, 24.5 Lakh People Affected In 30 Districts
Assam's flood situation remained critical today with over 24.50 lakh people reeling under the deluge in 30 districts and major rivers flowing above the danger mark at several places, an official bulletin said.
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As Northeast Faces Floods, Daring Rescue Ops By Air Force, Assam Rifles
In the wake of severe flooding in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, two major operations have successfully saved lives. In Assam alone, over 6.5 lakh people are reeling from severe flooding across 19 districts.
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Sensex Crashes By 6,000 Points On Counting Day, Memes Flood Social Media
Indian stock markets crashed by over 6,000 points on Tuesday after the counting of votes showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP-led NDA alliance past the majority mark but not registering a landslide victory as predicted by most exit polls.
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"Lost Everything": 70,000 Forced From Homes As Deadly Floods Hit Brazil
Nearly 70,000 people have been forced from their homes amid deadly flooding, mudslides and torrential storms in southern Brazil, with the major city of Porto Alegre particularly hard-hit, the country's civil defense agency said Saturday.
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As Bengaluru Votes, Water Shortage, Massive Traffic Jams In Focus
Dire water shortages, flooding, gridlocked roads and poor civic facilities have become major issues in Bengaluru, residents in India's tech hub said as they voted on Friday in the Lok Sabha elections.
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NASA Posts Pics Of Flooded UAE Areas After 6 Billion Cubic Metres Of Rain
The deluge last week hit the normal life in Dubai, where a majority of private sector entities opted for work from home.
