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One dead, 7 missing as heavy rains trigger floods in central Japan

Japanese authorities told tens of thousands of people to evacuate the quake-hit region of Ishikawa on Saturday as "unprecedented" rains triggered floods and landslides.Parts of Japan have seen unprecedented rainfall in recent years,

Torrential rain in Japan floods quake-stricken Noto region

Record rainfall on Saturday hit central Japan's Noto region, which was devastated by a major earthquake in January, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents and causing a power outage for more than 5,

The Washington Post · 4h

Heavy rain pounds northcentral Japan which is still recovering from deadly quake

Heavy rain has pounded Japan’s northcentral region of Noto which triggered landslides and swollen rivers to overflow, flooding homes and stranding some residents in the region still recovering from a

Voice of America · 3h

Japan tells thousands to evacuate as ‘unprecedented’ rains trigger floods, landslides

Japanese authorities told tens of thousands of people to evacuate the quake-hit region of Ishikawa on Saturday as "unprecedented" rains triggered floods and landslides. A dozen rivers in the region had burst their banks as of 11 a.

Irish Examiner on MSN · 1h

Japan issues severe flood warning for earthquake-hit region

Heavy rain has triggered landslides and led swollen rivers to overflow in a region of Japan still recovering from a deadly earthquake earlier this

Flood, Central Europe

AFP Fact Check on MSN · 13h

Climate change likely factor in Central Europe floods, scientists say

As Storm Boris brought devastating floods to central and eastern Europe, skeptics on social media dismissed the role of climate change in making the deadly rainfall more intense. But scientists have established ties between a warmer atmosphere and torrential rain,

Deadly floods add to fiscal strains in central Europe

Based on estimates from local officials, the damage to infrastructure could reach a combined $10 billion in these two countries alone. Poland's finance minister said the $5.6 billion allotted from EU funds would cover some, but not all of the costs to recover from the floods.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Floods threaten new areas in Central Europe and Italy

A massive flood wave moving across Central Europe is threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and officials.

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Thousands in California At Risk For 'Life-threatening' Flash Floods

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain over a burn scar from the Line Fire in southern California, creating a risk for flash ...

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Floods Wreak Havoc Across Four Continents

Flooding events around the world share a common factor of an atmosphere made warmer by climate change. What can be done to ...

18hon MSN

Floods force Niger to delay new school year

Schools in Niger will start the new academic year almost a month late because of heavy rainfall and flooding, says the ...

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How Flies Can Tame Floods

As severe rain and flooding batter communities on four continents, it underscores the need for better climate adaptation ...

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Over 5,000ha of padi fields affected by floods, RM32mil losses

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 5,822.59ha of padi fields in northern states have been affected by floods, with estimated loss of ...

3don MSN

AP PHOTOS: Hallmarks of climate change seen in floods, fires and drought around the globe

The hallmarks of climate change — extreme heat and drought; larger, more intense wildfires and supercharged hurricanes, ...

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Poland to Seek EU’s Leniency in Deficit Cut Talks After Floods

Poland will ask the European Commission to adjust its recommendations for budget deficit cuts in the coming years due to ...

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