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Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas? Geography puts these states at risk, and climate change is loading the dice

Hurricane Helene caused deadly and destructive flooding when it swept through the Southeast on Sept. 26-29, 2024. Across a broad swath of western North Carolina, where the worst flooding occurred, the amount of rainfall exceeded levels that would be expected on average only once every 1,000 years.

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Factory Workers Swept Away In Hurricane Helene Flooding After Boss Forces Them To Wait Too Long

“We asked them if we should evacuate, and they told us not yet, it wasn’t bad enough.” The post Factory Workers Swept Away In Hurricane Helene Flooding After Boss Forces Them To Wait Too Long first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Tragic Loss: Hurricane Helene Flood Claims Lives In Tennessee

Tragic loss of lives at a Tennessee plastics factory during Hurricane Helene flooding. Community support and recovery efforts underway.

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More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal?

Working-class communities bear the brunt of Kathmandu’s floods, worsened by climate change and poor urban planning.

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Floods are wreaking havoc around the world. Vienna might have found an answer

The Austrian capital has been spared the worst of recent flooding. Its experience could be a lesson in how to tackle the climate crisis, says climate economist Gernot Wagner

The Guardian - UK

11 workers at a Tennessee factory were swept away in Hurricane Helene flooding. Only 5 were rescued

Workers inside a plastics factory in Tennessee say they narrowly escaped after flooding from Hurricane Helene

The Independent UK

Health risks are rising in mountain areas flooded by Hurricane Helene and cut off from clean water, power and hospitals

Hurricane Helene’s flooding has subsided, but health risks are growing in hard-hit regions of the North Carolina mountains, where many people lost access to power and clean water.

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Determined dad walks 30 miles after Helene to walk daughter down aisle

David Jones navigated ‘tangled mess’ of flooding and debris in trek to Tennessee after hurricane ravaged south-east

The Guardian - US

Nepal Flooding And Landslides: Over 200 Dead, Many Missing

Rescuers in Nepal work tirelessly to search for missing individuals and recover bodies after devastating flooding and landslides. Efforts are underway to c...

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AFC Wimbledon head to Newcastle in buoyant mood despite sinkhole saga

Rescheduled Carabao Cup tie follows crowdfunder that raised more than £120,000 after flood damage to home pitch

The Guardian - UK

Washington Worsened Hurricane Helene's Destruction

How the National Flood Insurance Program subsidizes living in high-risk flood zones.

Reason

Nepal Floods: Death Toll Reaches 193, Rescue Efforts Intensify

Devastating flooding and landslides in Nepal and Bangladesh prompt urgent rescue efforts and highlight the importance of disaster preparedness.

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Why Hurricane Floods Can Cause EV Battery Fires

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, authorities are warning EV owners that batteries and salt water are a bad combination.

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Hurricane Helene Redefines Frequency Of Extreme Rain Events

First Street Foundation report highlights changing flood risk due to climate change and the need for proactive adaptation.

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Meteorologist Posts Viral Video Claiming to Show Casket Floating in Hurricane Floodwaters: 'Horrific'

The video, accredited to "Loren T.," has amassed more than 7.3 million views on Facebook, and more than 265,000 views on TikTok.

The Independent UK

Met Office issues fresh heavy rain warning as many UK regions face flood alerts

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for eastern England

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Curve Studios Owner Speaks Out After Devastating Flood Loss

Curve Studios and Garden in Asheville faces closure after a devastating flood. Owner Pattiy Torno remains resilient and optimistic about the future.

Latin Times

Viral Photo Claims to Show College Student Chilling Out in Flooded Dorm After Hurricane Helene

The photo claiming to picture an Appalachian State University student has received more than 79,000 upvotes and thousands of comments.

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‘It’s just all gone’: UNC Asheville women’s golf team has to start over after Hurricane Helene flooding

"The whole building was under 15 to 18 feet of water. We thought the structure itself was gone."

The Guardian - UK

More than 200 dead in Nepal floods, as parts of Kathmandu left under water

At least 30 stranded or missing and hundreds injured after heaviest monsoon rains in two decades

The Conversation

In storms like Hurricane Helene, flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent and growing threat

Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants were in Hurricane Helene’s path as the powerful storm flooded communities across the Southeast in late September 2024.

Evening Standard

Nepal floods: Death toll reaches nearly 200 and dozens missing after days of heavy rainfall

Rescue personnel have stepped up recovery work with rain easing in the Himalayan nation

Dynamite News

Bihar: Flood like situation in several parts of state

Several parts of Bihar are grappling with severe flooding due to heavy discharge of water from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur, following heavy rainfall. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Calls for flood compensation scheme in England and Wales to be overhauled

New figures show nearly 80% of businesses in some parts of England have been denied support

International Business Times

Flooded Roads, Power Outages In US Hamper Storm Rescue Efforts

Rescuers battled on Sunday to reach people in need of aid in the southeastern United States following devastating storm Helene, with flooded roads, power outages and other hazards impeding progress, authorities said.

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