Sudden downpours and flash flooding caused a highway bridge to partially collapse on July 19, 2024, in China’s Zhashui County, claiming 11 lives. More than 30 people have been reported missing as of July 20. A highway bridge in Zhashui County, Shaanxi Province, partially collapsed on July 19 due...

11 confirmed dead, over 30 missing following highway bridge collapse in Shaanxi Province, China

BEIJING -- At least 30 people have died and 35 others are missing in a city in southeastern China after days of heavy rains tied to a tropical storm, state media said Thursday. The death toll rose sharply from a previously reported four deaths in villages in Zixing, a city...

Death toll jumps to 30, with 35 others missing, in an area hit by heavy rains in southeastern China

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BEIJING (Reuters) - Extreme rainfall and severe flooding in China led to a near doubling in economic losses from natural disasters in July from a year earlier, the government said.

China's rains and floods led to near doubling of natural disaster losses in July

Saturday, August 10: Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have caused landslides and floods, disrupting water supply and closing 128 roads. The State Emergency Operation Centre reported that 44 power and 67 water supply schemes are also affected. The Met office has issued an 'orange' warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday, and a 'yellow' warning for heavy rain until August 16.

Heavy Rains, Landslides Disrupt Water Supply in Himachal; Orange Alert Issued Amid Warnings of Flash Floods

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(CNN) — A dangerous situation is unfolding in the Northeast as fast-rising floodwaters from Debby’s extreme rainfall overwhelm communities. Rare flash flood emergencies – the most severe flood alert – were issued early Friday afternoon for portions of southern New York and northern Pennsylvania, warning of life-threatening and catastrophic flooding. The floodwaters had trapped people in their homes and forced evacuations via boat and helicopter.

Dozens in need of rescue in Pennsylvania, including via helicopter, in life-threatening flooding

A family say they have "nowhere to live" after their home was contaminated by sewage.

Family 'helpless' as sewage floods home

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AccuWeather

Debby, now a tropical rainstorm, is causing dangerous flooding as it makes its way up the mid-Atlantic after making its second U.S. landfall as a tropical storm early on Thursday in South Carolina. Debby, now a tropical rainstorm, is causing dangerous flooding and tornadoes as it makes its way up...

Debby's death toll increases with flooding, tornadoes

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Sevier County, TN

The Independent

 Parts of Dolly Parton’s amusement park Dollywood were left under water during severe flooding in Tennessee on Sunday, 28 July.A statement from the park read: “Park personnel directed guests to safety during the storm. At this time, one minor injury has been reported.“Dollywood is supporting guests whose vehicles were affected by this weather event, and cleanup crews have been deployed. The park currently is scheduled to open at noon on Monday.”The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Sevier County, Tennessee, from 5:39pm on Sunday, until 9:45pm.

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood under water after heavy flooding inundates theme park

Florida State

The Mirror US

One woman is dead and thousands more are in danger as Tropical Storm Debby races toward Florida, bringing with it the chance for immense flooding and a storm surge of several feet

Florida woman dies after being electrocuted in heavy rain as Storm Debby barrels toward state

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

In addition to fatalities, the mudslides were also extremely devastating for the area's croplands, causing concern about economic losses. Two deadly landslides killed at least 229 people in Ethiopia in late July. They mark the latest additions in what is becoming an increasingly worrisome pattern of purportedly climate-fueled weather events in the region.

At least 229 dead after heavy rains trigger landslides: 'They had no clue that the land they were standing on was about to swallow them'

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PHILADELPHIA — The weather system previously known as Hurricane Debby was not quite done with parts of the U.S. Sunday as flood warnings remained in effect in North Carolina and thousands were without power in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. After hitting Florida as a hurricane Aug. 5, the...

Debby's aftermath leaves thousands in the dark; threatens more flooding in the Carolinas

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Two thirds of farmers say they are losing money as extreme weather hits the harvest on UK farms.

After the floods: 'A catastrophic year' on farms

An increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, alongside minor eruptions observed on August 11, 2024, suggests the presence of shallow magma beneath the White Island volcano in New Zealand. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 3 since August 9, with continued monitoring under difficult weather conditions. A marked increase in...

Sulfur dioxide emissions rise as magma nears surface at White Island, New Zealand

Athlon Sports

Breaking made its big debut as a sport at the Paris Olympics, but it was an odd performance from an Australian known as "Raygun" that captured the most attention. The 36-year-old, whose real name is Rachel Gunn, went viral for her array of odd dance moves that led to some big reactions on social ...

Australian Breakdancer 'Raygun' Leaves Fans Mortified With Bizarre Moves at Paris Olympics

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Virginia State

Heavy rain and the threat of flash flooding continued in North Carolina and Virginia as the remnants of Hurricane Debby moved north. The storm was expected to bring heavy rain to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. NBC News' Marissa Parra reports.

Heavy rain and flooding threat continue as Debby remnants move north

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

A very cold polar air mass is forecasted to cause a significant drop in temperatures across multiple regions of Brazil by the end of this week. The South, Southeast, Central-West, and even parts of the North will experience this temperature decrease, with the possibility of frost in several states and potential snowfall or freezing rain in the higher-altitude areas of the South Region.

Brazil braces for widespread cold snap, frost, and snow expected across multiple regions

Debby is now a post tropical cyclone thrashing the Northeast with powerful winds, tornado threats, and torrential rain Friday, keeping water rescue crews busy in several states. Laura Aguirre has a 3:30p ET pkg with free custom audio tags.

DEADLY DEBBY THRASHES NORTHEAST: TWISTERS, FLOODS, RESCUES (330pET)

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Extreme rainstorm hits China’s Shaanxi, causing severe floods

An extreme rainstorm struck China’s Shaanxi Province on the morning of August 9, 2024, bringing in heavy rain totaling 172 mm (6.77 inches) of rainfall and...

Extreme rainstorm hits China’s Shaanxi, causing severe floods

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