Toll from Bulgaria flooding rises to three
The toll from torrential rains and flooding on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast has climbed to three as the bad weather left tourists stranded, officials said Wednesday......»»
International SWOT mission can improve flood prediction
Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are like our planet's arteries, carrying life-sustaining water in interconnected networks. When Earth's water cycle runs too fast, flooding can result, threatening lives and property. That risk is increasing as climate c.....»»
Brazil flooding death toll reaches 100
The death toll from devastating floods that have ravaged southern Brazil for days reached 100 on Wednesday, authorities said, as the search continued for dozens of people still missing......»»
As climate change amplifies urban flooding, here"s how communities can become "sponge cities"
"When it rains, it pours" once was a metaphor for bad things happening in clusters. Now it's becoming a statement of fact about rainfall in a changing climate......»»
Tim Cook promises aid for Brazil flooding relief
CEO Tim Cook has again committed Apple to donating support for relief efforts, this time for the flooding in southern Brazil.Apple CEO Tim CookAs it did in August 2023 over the flooding in Beijing — and before that in Pakistan — has announced tha.....»»
From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere
In sweltering Brazil, worst-ever flooding killed dozens of people and paralyzed a city of about 4 million people. Voters and politicians in the world's largest election in India are fainting in heat that hit as high as 115 degrees (46.3 degrees Celsi.....»»
Openlane Q1 earnings: Net income rises 46%; revenue down 1%
Openlane said wholesale used-vehicle sales facilitated through its online marketplace rose 13 percent in the first quarter......»»
Brazil mounts frantic rescue effort as flooding kills at least 78
Authorities in southern Brazil scrambled Sunday to rescue people from raging floods and mudslides in what has become the region's largest ever climate catastrophe, with at least 78 dead and 115,000 forced from their homes......»»
Extreme heat drives Chile wildfires leaving at least 51 dead
Chileans Sunday feared a rise in the death toll from wildfires blazing across the South American country that have already killed at least 51 people, leaving bodies in the street and homes gutted......»»
Dams strain as water, death toll keep rising in south Brazil
The death toll from floods and mudslides triggered by torrential storms in southern Brazil climbed to 39 on Friday, officials said, as they warned of worse to come......»»
Kenya floods death toll tops 200 as cyclone approaches
The death toll from flood-related incidents in Kenya has crossed 200 since March, the interior ministry said Friday, as a cyclone barrelled towards the Tanzanian coast......»»
Kenya floods death toll rises to 188 as heavy rains persist
The number of people who have lost their lives in devastating floods in Kenya since March has risen to 188, with dozens still missing, the interior ministry said on Thursday......»»
Floods strand dozens of tourists in Kenya"s Maasai Mara
Nearly 100 tourists were among people marooned after a river overflowed in Kenya's famed Maasai Mara wildlife reserve following a heavy downpour, a local administrator said Wednesday, as the death toll from flood-related disasters neared 180......»»
Texans should prepare for hotter temperatures, greater risk of fire and flooding
Weather conditions across the Lone Star State are getting more extreme and more dangerous by the year, according to a new report from Texas A&M University professor and State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon......»»
How did the early Great Barrier Reef manage rapid environmental change?
As the modern Great Barrier Reef emerged after the last ice age, it had to cope with multiple environmental stresses—rising sea levels, increased sediment from a flooding coastline, ocean turbulence and likely warming oceans......»»
Mirror supplier Gentex"s Q1 net income rises 11% to $108 million, revenue reaches record $590 million
CEO Steve Downing credited the strong first quarter with increased take rates of mirrors with advanced features and technology......»»
Ford Q1 net income falls 24% to $1.3 billion; revenue rises despite lower production
Ford cited a strong performance from its commercial vehicle unit, which earned $3 billion before interest and taxes, as the reason revenue increased while shipments declined.....»»
Unraveling the mysteries of consecutive atmospheric river events
In California's 2022-2023 winter season, the state faced nine atmospheric rivers (ARs) that led to extreme flooding, landslides, and power outages—the longest duration of continuous AR conditions in the past 70 years. Scientists at Lawrence Berkele.....»»
No, Dubai’s Floods Weren’t Caused by Cloud Seeding
Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those who blame cloud seeding are misguided......»»
No, Dubai’s Floods Weren’t Caused By Cloud Seeding
Heavy rain has triggered flash flooding in Dubai. But those pointing the finger at cloud seeding are misguided......»»
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday as the glitzy financial center reeled from record rains......»»