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International rescue teams arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides
Rescue teams from Bosnia’s neighbors and European Union countries are joining efforts to clear rubble and find people still missing after floods and landslides devastated parts of the Balkan country9 minutes ago -
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Central Thailand braces for inundation as rain stops in flooded Chiang Mai
Several provinces in central Thailand braced for floods Sunday after the Irrigation Department announced it was releasing water from a major dam after weeks of frequent heavy rain9 minutes ago -
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Tracing one displaced family's year of moves across the devastated Gaza Strip
The Abu Jarad family lost the stability and comfort of their northern Gaza home when Israel launched its campaign in retaliation for Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack5 hours ago -
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Floods and landslides leave 18 dead in Bosnia
Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Shattered residents pick up the pieces after Hurricane Helene’s devastation
A week after the storm hit, the scale of the damage is still unknown – and many towns face a long road to recovery. After keeping vigil all night, Jason Fesperman, 32, decided it was finally safe ...6 hours ago -
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Tropical Storm Milton likely to become major hurricane as it heads toward Florida
Tropical Storm Milton is likely to become a major hurricane in three days as it aims for Florida's already storm-battered west coast, federal forecasters said Saturday.10 hours ago - Florida -
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Most North Carolina storm survivors have no flood insurance
Storm survivors in North Carolina are struggling without flood insurance. People who lived in the hills and mountains where the floods hit are now facing massive repair bills and risk losing ...16 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Bosnia Balkans flooding rains
A severe overnight rainstorm in the Balkans left several towns and villages flooded. Record summer temperatures had caused a drought that hampered the absorption of floodwaters.Yesterday -
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Floods inundate Thailand's northern tourist city of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand’s northern city popular with tourists, has been inundated by widespread flooding as its main river overflowed its banks following heavy seasonal rainfallYesterday -
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Floods, landslides struck Bosnia as residents slept; at least 16 dead
The severe rainstorm that hit Bosnia overnight Friday killed at least 16 and caused water to surge into homes as residents slept.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Flash floods and landslides hit parts of Bosnia, killing at least 16
Rescuers search for missing after huge volumes of rain fall in area around Jablanica and Konjic, causing sudden flooding. Rescue teams are searching for survivors after flash floods and landslides ...Yesterday -
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Losing children's ward would be 'devastating'
Families say they are worried following plans to reduce the number of beds on a children's wardYesterday -
Sports - ABC News
'Devastated' Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won't pitch for the Padres in the NLDS
Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles DodgersYesterday - MLB -
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Most people hit by Hurricane Helene do not have flood insurance
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.Yesterday -
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Why many Helene flooding victims don't have flood insurance
FEMA says only 4% of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance and many of those affected by Helene flooding are just discovering they don't have coverage for their homes. USA Today money reporter ...Yesterday -
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Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants
Flooding in northern Thailand has forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground, with members of the animal world under similar threatYesterday -
World - The Guardian
US south-east reels from ‘catastrophic’ devastation from Hurricane Helene
Communities are stranded, over 200 people have died with more expected, and more than 700,000 are without power. Rescue crews in parts of the south-eastern US were still searching on Friday for ...Yesterday -
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Asheville’s Tourist-Friendly River Arts District Battered by Floods
Breweries, galleries and restaurants beloved by visitors are in ruins, and their owners fear the area may not recover.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Rainstorms and heavy floods hit large parts of Bosnia, killing at least 16 people
Severe rainstorms have struck Bosnia overnight, killing at least 16 people and flooding several towns and villages in central and southern parts of the country2 days ago -
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Urban Institute's Andrew Rumbach on urgent need for updated flood planning
With less than 1% of homes in Western Carolina carrying flood insurance, outdated maps and unrecognized risks like landslides leave residents vulnerable. Urban Institute's Andrew Rumbach joins "CBS ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Satellite images show devastation in North Carolina as deaths mount
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees, and more.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Severe flooding in Thailand forces evacuation of elephant sanctuary
BANGKOK — A well-known elephant sanctuary in Thailand appealed for help on Friday after torrential flash floods forced the evacuation of about 100 elephants.2 days ago -
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At least 14 people killed in floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, local official says
At least 14 people killed in floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, local official says2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Florida man rescues neighbors on surfboard after Helene floods island city
Marty Thomas’s heroics on Indian Rocks Beach one of few uplifting stories after storm kills at least 200 people. A man living in a Florida island city that was inundated with Hurricane Helene ’s ...2 days ago - Florida -
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Dunedin, New Zealand, records its wettest day in a century as flooding cuts the city off by road
The New Zealand city of Dunedin is cut off by road due to flooding after recording its wettest day in more than a century2 days ago -
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South Korea adoptees endure emotional, sometimes devastating searches for their birth families
They began a pilgrimage that thousands before them have done — a long flight to their motherland, South Korea, to undertake an emotional, often frustrating, sometimes devastating search for their ...2 days ago -
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Yellow jackets swarm after North Carolina floods, prompting need for Benadryl and EpiPens
Flooding in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Helene has stirred up yellow jacket colonies. Health officials said they have purchased Benadryl and EpiPens.2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Krathon Storm Brings Flooding and Landslides to Taiwan
Two people have been killed and more than 10,000 evacuated, the authorities said. The drenching rain brought damage and widespread power outages from the storm, downgraded to a depression.2 days ago - Taiwan -
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Two more storms gain strength in Atlantic following devastation of Hurricane Helene
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more tropical cyclones growing stronger in the Atlantic on Thursday.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How bad will flooding get by 2100? These AI images show US destinations underwater
Sea levels along the US coastline could rise as much as 12in from 2020 to 2050 due to climate crisis, scientists warn. Floods affecting much of the south-east US show the destructive force of ...3 days ago -
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Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...3 days ago -
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Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
The counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene were also those with the lowest levels of flood insurance protection.3 days ago