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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 2h ago
Less rain, more intense storms: Climate change strengthens extreme urban floods https://phys.org/news/2026-11-intense-storms-climate-extreme-urban.html #environment #weather #rain #storm #storms #flood #floods #flooding #climate #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis
Less rain, more intense storms: Climate change strengthens extreme urban floods
phys.org

Less rain, more intense storms: Climate change strengthens extreme urban floods

A new study reveals a troubling consequence of climate change: Even as rainfall decreases, cities could face increasingly severe flooding. The study was led by Ph.D. student Raz Nussbaum and co-authored by Dr. Moshe Armon and supervised by professor Efrat Morin from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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earthling 🌍 ☕ @appassionato@mastodon.social
· 5d ago
Boosted by @gvenema@fairmove.net
Heavy rain floods displaced families’ tents in Gaza The first winter storm began affecting the people of Gaza this weekend with heavy rain hitting on Saturday. Reports that about 70,000 tents were flooded within 12 hours prompted warnings of a worsening humanitarian situation for hundreds of thousands of displaced people living in temporary camps lacking adequate protection from rain and cold. https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/nov/08/heavy-rain-floods-displaced-families-tents-gaza-in-pictures#photography#Gaza#shelter#flooding
Heavy rain floods displaced families’ tents in Gaza – in pictures
theguardian.com

Heavy rain floods displaced families’ tents in Gaza – in pictures

The first winter storm began affecting Gaza this weekend with heavy rain hitting on Saturday. Reports that about 70,000 tents were flooded prompted warnings of a worsening humanitarian situation for displaced families

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1mo ago
Vietnam mobilizes troops after heavy rains trigger flash floods and raise risks of landslides https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/10/vietnam-mobilizes-troops-after-heavy-rains-trigger-flash-floods-and-raise-risks-of-landslides/ #Vietnam #environment #flood #floods #flooding #flashflood #landslide #landslides
Vietnam mobilizes troops after heavy rains trigger flash floods and raise risks of landslides
news.mongabay.com

Vietnam mobilizes troops after heavy rains trigger flash floods and raise risks of landslides

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Heavy rains lashed much of central Vietnam on Friday and caused flooding in parts of the historic city of Hue, a day after floods and landslides hit the coastal port city of Danang. Troops were mobilized and amphibious armored vehicles readied for rescue operations, state media reported. More rainfall was forecast […]

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atomicker @atomicker@mstdn.ca
· 4mo ago
"Prime Minister Carney’s plan to sell more oil overseas won’t make life more affordable at home. Instead of tackling the climate crisis and investing in the solutions of the future that Canadians need, he is doubling down on costly fossil fuel infrastructure that will only make life harder for Canadians." https://ecojustice.ca/news/ecojustice-another-pipeline-proposal-at-the-expense-of-climate-and-nature/ #Canada #CDNPoli #ClimateCrisis #NoPipelines #BCPoli #ABPoli #ExtremeWeather #Heatwaves #Drought #Flooding
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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1mo ago
Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31 https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/10/thailand-braces-for-more-rain-as-death-toll-from-recent-flooding-hits-31/ #Thailand #environment #weather #rain #rainfall #flood #floods #flooding
Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31
news.mongabay.com

Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities on Monday warned of more rain and flash flooding as the death toll from floods across the country since mid-September rose to 31. Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain are expected across much of upper Thailand from Monday through Wednesday, increasing the risk of flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, […]

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1mo ago
Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/09/rain-eases-in-bangkok-but-persistent-flooding-forces-thousands-to-leave-home/ #Bangkok #environment #weather #rain #rainfall #flood #floods #flooding
Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home
news.mongabay.com

Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home

BANGKOK (AP) — Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters. At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide. Days of continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding and severe disruptions in Bangkok, impacting traffic and […]

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