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Andhra Says Rs 600 Crore Flood Compensation Paid In Record Time: 10 Points
The Andhra Pradesh government gave Rs 602 crore compensation to four lakh beneficiaries in a record time of 15 days using technology-driven interventions, the government said. Vijayawada and surrounding areas were struck by floods in September.
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In Pics: Flooded Roads, Waterlogged Streets Across Delhi Amid Heavy Rain
A 'red' warning was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) after Delhi recorded over 100 millimeters of rainfall within an hour. Severe waterlogging and heavy traffic jams were also reported in the national capital.
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Mumbai Rain: 50 Flights Cancelled, Train Services Hit, Schools Shut
Heavy Rain in Mumbai: Heavy rains have hit Mumbai and its surrounding areas in the last 24 hours leading to widespread waterlogging and suburban train services. The city has recorded over 300 mm of rainfall over several areas within six hours.
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Watch: Delhi Minister Atishi's Bungalow, Lane Outside Flooded In Record June Rain
Fallen branches of trees, barricades, a car, and a Scooty submerged in water, and a man cycling through a bylane in near knee-deep water.
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"Ghost Town": Brazil Floods A Climate Warning To World, Says UN
Record floods that killed over 170 people and displaced half a million in southern Brazil are a warning sign of more disasters to come throughout the Americas because of climate change, an official at the UN' refugee agency said on Tuesday.
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Deadly Storms Claim 100 Lives, Damage 100,000 Homes In Brazil
At least 100 people have died and nearly 100,000 homes have been destroyed or significantly damaged from more than a week of record rainfall and flooding in south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, local authorities have said.
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"Learned Great Lessons": UAE Announces $544 Million For Rain Repairs
The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after last week's record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill.
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Dubai Faces Persistent Flooding Due To Lack Of Storm Drains
When record downpours sent water flooding into his Dubai home, Riaz Haq expected the levels to drop once it stopped raining. But instead of falling, the water kept rising higher.
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Explainer: What Caused The Storm That Brought Dubai To A Standstill?
A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes.
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Video: Cat Clings To Submerged Car's Door Handle In Flooded Dubai, Rescued
With Dubai's highways flooded after record rain, a cat was found clinging to a submerged car's door.
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Over 10,000 Homes Flooded Across Russia As Melting Snow Swells Rivers
Swiftly melting snow triggered the worst recorded flooding in Russia's Ural Mountains, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes as some of Europe's biggest rivers swelled to bursting point.
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How 2023's Record Heat Worsened Droughts, Floods And Bushfires Globally
2023 was a year of record-breaking heat, devastating storms and floods, deepening droughts and raging wildfires. These events showed how climate change is affecting the global water cycle and our livelihoods.
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33 Dead, 18 Still Missing After Record Beijing Rains
Thirty-three people have been confirmed dead and 18 are still missing after Beijing's heaviest rains on record, officials said Wednesday.
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Anger In China Over Flooding Of Towns To Save Beijing: Report
Nearly 1 million people in China's northern Hebei province were relocated after record rains forced authorities to channel water from swollen rivers to
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Over 30,000 Evacuated In Beijing After Heavy Rain Due To Typhoon Doksuri
Beijing recorded its heaviest rainfall this year as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri passed through China's capital on Monday, forcing over 31,000 people to evacuate their homes in the city, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
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Andhra Says Rs 600 Crore Flood Compensation Paid In Record Time: 10 Points
The Andhra Pradesh government gave Rs 602 crore compensation to four lakh beneficiaries in a record time of 15 days using technology-driven interventions, the government said. Vijayawada and surrounding areas were struck by floods in September.
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In Pics: Flooded Roads, Waterlogged Streets Across Delhi Amid Heavy Rain
A 'red' warning was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) after Delhi recorded over 100 millimeters of rainfall within an hour. Severe waterlogging and heavy traffic jams were also reported in the national capital.
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Mumbai Rain: 50 Flights Cancelled, Train Services Hit, Schools Shut
Heavy Rain in Mumbai: Heavy rains have hit Mumbai and its surrounding areas in the last 24 hours leading to widespread waterlogging and suburban train services. The city has recorded over 300 mm of rainfall over several areas within six hours.
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Watch: Delhi Minister Atishi's Bungalow, Lane Outside Flooded In Record June Rain
Fallen branches of trees, barricades, a car, and a Scooty submerged in water, and a man cycling through a bylane in near knee-deep water.
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"Ghost Town": Brazil Floods A Climate Warning To World, Says UN
Record floods that killed over 170 people and displaced half a million in southern Brazil are a warning sign of more disasters to come throughout the Americas because of climate change, an official at the UN' refugee agency said on Tuesday.
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Deadly Storms Claim 100 Lives, Damage 100,000 Homes In Brazil
At least 100 people have died and nearly 100,000 homes have been destroyed or significantly damaged from more than a week of record rainfall and flooding in south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, local authorities have said.
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"Learned Great Lessons": UAE Announces $544 Million For Rain Repairs
The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after last week's record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill.
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Dubai Faces Persistent Flooding Due To Lack Of Storm Drains
When record downpours sent water flooding into his Dubai home, Riaz Haq expected the levels to drop once it stopped raining. But instead of falling, the water kept rising higher.
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Explainer: What Caused The Storm That Brought Dubai To A Standstill?
A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes.
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Video: Cat Clings To Submerged Car's Door Handle In Flooded Dubai, Rescued
With Dubai's highways flooded after record rain, a cat was found clinging to a submerged car's door.
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Over 10,000 Homes Flooded Across Russia As Melting Snow Swells Rivers
Swiftly melting snow triggered the worst recorded flooding in Russia's Ural Mountains, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes as some of Europe's biggest rivers swelled to bursting point.
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How 2023's Record Heat Worsened Droughts, Floods And Bushfires Globally
2023 was a year of record-breaking heat, devastating storms and floods, deepening droughts and raging wildfires. These events showed how climate change is affecting the global water cycle and our livelihoods.
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33 Dead, 18 Still Missing After Record Beijing Rains
Thirty-three people have been confirmed dead and 18 are still missing after Beijing's heaviest rains on record, officials said Wednesday.
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Anger In China Over Flooding Of Towns To Save Beijing: Report
Nearly 1 million people in China's northern Hebei province were relocated after record rains forced authorities to channel water from swollen rivers to
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Over 30,000 Evacuated In Beijing After Heavy Rain Due To Typhoon Doksuri
Beijing recorded its heaviest rainfall this year as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri passed through China's capital on Monday, forcing over 31,000 people to evacuate their homes in the city, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
