U.S., already hit by 25 disasters of $1 billion each, could ... - NBC News
WEBNov 9, 2023 · The U.S. has had a record 25 weather disasters so far in 2023, each of which caused at least $1 billion in damage — and a new NASA analysis suggests the year’s extreme weather events may be far...
Eight catastrophic floods in 11 days: What’s behind intense rainfall ...
WEBSep 12, 2023 · Typhoon Haikui and its remnants lashed Hong Kong and southern China with record rain, waterlogging urban and rural areas, destroying roads and causing more than 100 landslides. Torrential downpours...
Deadly Tornado Outbreak - The New York Times
WEBDec 11, 2021 · The storms — dark and immense funnel clouds that roared across the nighttime landscape — obliterated homes, churches and businesses, set buildings on fire and knocked a train with 28 empty rail...
Climate and weather related disasters surge five-fold over 50 ... - UN News
WEBSep 1, 2021 · Climate change and increasingly extreme weather events, have caused a surge in natural disasters over the past 50 years disproportionately impacting poorer countries, the World Meteorological...
Tornado updates: At least 32 dead, dozens injured across 9 states
WEBApr 2, 2023 · Dozens of people are dead across nine states and dozens have been hospitalized after a tornado outbreak moved across the U.S. on Friday and Saturday, according to local officials. At least 32 people have died as a result of the storms, according to a tally by The Associated Press.
The largest wildfire in the US has burned almost 400,000 acres - CNN
WEBJul 22, 2021 · CNN — The largest wildfire in the United States approached 400,000 acres burned with containment at just 38%, officials said Thursday. The Bootleg Fire has charred 399,359 acres in southern Oregon,...
Massive California storm brings flooding and triggers evacuations
WEBJan 11, 2023 · More than 20 million people across California are under flood alerts Tuesday as rain and storms continue to batter the state, and threaten to bring more flooding and mudslides. A parade of storms...
Biden declares major disaster in Mississippi as forecasters warn of ...
WEBMar 26, 2023 · Early Sunday, President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered federal aid to supplement recovery efforts, the White House said in a statement. Deanne Criswell,...
Strong Taiwan Quake Kills 9, Injures Hundreds - The New York Times
WEBApr 3, 2024 · The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday damaged many buildings and a major highway in Hualien, a city on the eastern coast, and it knocked out power as it rocked the island.
Climate change: Huge toll of extreme weather disasters in 2021 - BBC
WEBWeather events, linked to a changing climate, brought misery to millions around the world in 2021 according to a new report. The study, from the charity Christian Aid, identified 10 extreme...
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