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24 Dead In Los Angeles Blaze, Strong Winds Trigger 'Fire Tornado': 10 Points
At least 24 people have now been confirmed dead due to massive wildfires around Los Angeles with California Governor Gavin Newsom saying it could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history, which has also destroyed thousands of homes.
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Hurricane Helene Created Ripples In Earth's Upper Atmosphere, NASA Image Reveals
Atmospheric gravity waves can be created by hurricanes, large thunderstorms, wind bursts, tornadoes and even tsunamis.
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Hurricane Milton Nears Florida, Biden Warns Of "Worst" Natural Disaster In A Century
Milton is the second huge hurricane in as many weeks to rumble toward Florida's west coast.
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'If You Stay You Will Die': US State Florida Braces For Hurricane Milton
Weather-weary Florida girded Tuesday for a hit from Hurricane Milton, a monster storm packing furious winds and the threat of walls of water gushing inland.
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Global Chip Supply Chain Increasingly Vulnerable to Massive Disruption: Study
Global semiconductor supply chain has become increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and geopolitical disruptions because suppliers have become more concentrated in distinct regions, says a US industry group Semiconductor Industry Association study.
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India Wants Coalition For Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure: Top UN Envoy
India, a leader in the International Solar Alliance, is looking at bringing together developed and developing nations for another coalition to focus on disaster resilient infrastructure to help nations build better after natural calamities, the country's top envoy to the UN has said.
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Mumbai Schools, Colleges Shut Today Amid Heavy Rain Forecast: 10 Points
Rainfall resumed in parts Mumbai this morning after a lull overnight, adding to the difficulties that Monday office commuters in the country's entertainment and financial hub would face as rainwater flooded many parts of the city. The weather office has forecast continuous rain in Mumbai and heavy rainfall in nearby places today. All suburban train...
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India Among 5 Economies Worst Affected By Climate Disasters: UN Report
India suffered a whopping $79.5 billion economic loss due to climate-related disasters in the last 20 years, according to a UN report which highlights the impact of extreme weather events on the global economy. The economies of US, China, Japan, India and Puerto Rico have been the worst affected, the report added.
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US President Donald Trump To Visit Harvey-Hit Texas
US President Donald Trump planned to visit Texas on Tuesday to survey the response to devastating Tropical Storm Harvey, the first major natural disaster of his White House tenure.
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Texas Flood Damage From Hurricane Harvey May Match Katrina: Insurance Group
Flood damage in Texas from Hurricane Harvey may equal that from 2005's Hurricane Katrina, the costliest natural disaster in US history, said an insurance research group on Sunday.
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Hurricane Harvey Strengthens, Threatens US With Most Powerful Storm In 12 years
Hurricane Harvey intensified early on Friday, spinning into potentially the biggest hurricane to hit the US mainland in more than a decade, with life-threatening floods expected along the Gulf Coast.
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Global Cyber Attack Could Spur $53 Billion In Losses, Warns Lloyd's Of London
A major, global cyber attack could trigger an average of $53 billion of economic losses, a figure on par with a catastrophic natural disaster such as US Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Lloyd's of London said in a report on Monday.
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One Killed As Tornado Tears Through Dozens Of Homes In Oklahoma
A tornado tore through western Oklahoma, destroying or damaging dozens of homes and killing at least one person, the media reported.
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Orlando Triggers Facebook Safety Check for First Time in US
Facebook Safety Check allows users to spread the word that they are safe in wake of a natural disaster or a crisis, and allows searches for those who might be in the affected area.
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40 Billion US Dollars Needed To Aid People In War, Disasters: UN Panel
An estimated $40 billion is needed annually to help the rapidly growing number of people needing humanitarian aid as a result of conflicts and natural disasters - and one possibility to help fill the $15 billion funding gap is a small voluntary tax on tickets for soccer games and other sports, concerts and entertainment events, airline travel, and ...
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24 Dead In Los Angeles Blaze, Strong Winds Trigger 'Fire Tornado': 10 Points
At least 24 people have now been confirmed dead due to massive wildfires around Los Angeles with California Governor Gavin Newsom saying it could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history, which has also destroyed thousands of homes.
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Hurricane Helene Created Ripples In Earth's Upper Atmosphere, NASA Image Reveals
Atmospheric gravity waves can be created by hurricanes, large thunderstorms, wind bursts, tornadoes and even tsunamis.
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Hurricane Milton Nears Florida, Biden Warns Of "Worst" Natural Disaster In A Century
Milton is the second huge hurricane in as many weeks to rumble toward Florida's west coast.
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'If You Stay You Will Die': US State Florida Braces For Hurricane Milton
Weather-weary Florida girded Tuesday for a hit from Hurricane Milton, a monster storm packing furious winds and the threat of walls of water gushing inland.
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Global Chip Supply Chain Increasingly Vulnerable to Massive Disruption: Study
Global semiconductor supply chain has become increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and geopolitical disruptions because suppliers have become more concentrated in distinct regions, says a US industry group Semiconductor Industry Association study.
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India Wants Coalition For Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure: Top UN Envoy
India, a leader in the International Solar Alliance, is looking at bringing together developed and developing nations for another coalition to focus on disaster resilient infrastructure to help nations build better after natural calamities, the country's top envoy to the UN has said.
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Mumbai Schools, Colleges Shut Today Amid Heavy Rain Forecast: 10 Points
Rainfall resumed in parts Mumbai this morning after a lull overnight, adding to the difficulties that Monday office commuters in the country's entertainment and financial hub would face as rainwater flooded many parts of the city. The weather office has forecast continuous rain in Mumbai and heavy rainfall in nearby places today. All suburban train...
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India Among 5 Economies Worst Affected By Climate Disasters: UN Report
India suffered a whopping $79.5 billion economic loss due to climate-related disasters in the last 20 years, according to a UN report which highlights the impact of extreme weather events on the global economy. The economies of US, China, Japan, India and Puerto Rico have been the worst affected, the report added.
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US President Donald Trump To Visit Harvey-Hit Texas
US President Donald Trump planned to visit Texas on Tuesday to survey the response to devastating Tropical Storm Harvey, the first major natural disaster of his White House tenure.
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Texas Flood Damage From Hurricane Harvey May Match Katrina: Insurance Group
Flood damage in Texas from Hurricane Harvey may equal that from 2005's Hurricane Katrina, the costliest natural disaster in US history, said an insurance research group on Sunday.
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Hurricane Harvey Strengthens, Threatens US With Most Powerful Storm In 12 years
Hurricane Harvey intensified early on Friday, spinning into potentially the biggest hurricane to hit the US mainland in more than a decade, with life-threatening floods expected along the Gulf Coast.
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Global Cyber Attack Could Spur $53 Billion In Losses, Warns Lloyd's Of London
A major, global cyber attack could trigger an average of $53 billion of economic losses, a figure on par with a catastrophic natural disaster such as US Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Lloyd's of London said in a report on Monday.
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One Killed As Tornado Tears Through Dozens Of Homes In Oklahoma
A tornado tore through western Oklahoma, destroying or damaging dozens of homes and killing at least one person, the media reported.
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Orlando Triggers Facebook Safety Check for First Time in US
Facebook Safety Check allows users to spread the word that they are safe in wake of a natural disaster or a crisis, and allows searches for those who might be in the affected area.
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40 Billion US Dollars Needed To Aid People In War, Disasters: UN Panel
An estimated $40 billion is needed annually to help the rapidly growing number of people needing humanitarian aid as a result of conflicts and natural disasters - and one possibility to help fill the $15 billion funding gap is a small voluntary tax on tickets for soccer games and other sports, concerts and entertainment events, airline travel, and ...
