Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will ask the Biden administration to declare a major disaster for Broward County. “Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he will request a Major Disaster Declaration for Broward County due to the catastrophic impacts of unprecedented flooding in Southeast Florida,” DeSantis’s office said in a statement. “If granted by the…
DeSantis Seeks Federal Aid for Fort Lauderdale Flood Victims
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Biden administration on Saturday to declare Broward County a disaster area due to flooding earlier this month after record rainfall. If granted, the declaration would make Broward residents who incurred damage to their homes and other property eligible for a wide range of loans and other assistance….
Florida Floods: Businesses, Residents Begin Cleaning Up Mess
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Workers at one of Fort Lauderdale’s landmark restaurants spent Friday tearing out carpeting and original hardwood floors, both ruined when 8 inches (0.25 meters) of water poured inside two days earlier. Old Heidelberg was among numerous businesses and residences affected by historic rainfall in South Florida this week that caused widespread flooding, closing…
As Atmospheric River Exits, Another Awaits to Hit California
March 12, 2023
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WATSONVILLE, Calif.—Wet, miserable weather continued across huge swaths of California on Sunday as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward, and as a new system threatens the region with another onslaught of rain, snow, and gusting winds as soon as Monday night. The National Weather Service said the next torrent could exacerbate the…
Flooding in Southern Malaysia Forces 40,000 People to Flee Homes
BATU PAHAT, Malaysia—Flooding resulting from days of torrential rain has forced almost 40,000 people to flee their homes in Malaysia’s southern Johor state, bordering Singapore, and at least four people have died during the past week, officials said on Saturday. “We used to always prepare for the rainy season in November and December,” Mohd Noor…
Downpour Kills at Least 36 in Brazil, Cities Cancel Carnival
SAO PAULO—Heavy rain caused flooding and landslides that have killed 36 people on the northern coast of Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, officials said Monday, while fatalities could rise. Sao Paulo’s state government said in a statement that 35 died in the city of Sao Sebastiao and a 7-year-old girl was killed in neighboring Ubatuba. On…
17 Dead, Boy, 5, Missing as Major Atmospheric River Sweeps Across California
January 11, 2023
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A major atmospheric river that struck California has destroyed homes and killed 17 people, while a five-year-old boy is missing, according to officials. The adverse weather event that began on Monday was the latest in a number of storms that began in December and has prompted evacuation orders and school closures amid flash flooding, strong winds,…
Defence Force Called to Assist With Australian Flood Evacuation
Defence personnel have been called in to help evacuate people isolated during once-in-a-century flooding hitting a remote town in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. Homes have been inundated in Fitzroy Crossing—home to about 1,200 people—and the Great Northern Highway is cut in both directions as some residents are airlifted 400 kilometres to Broome by helicopter. Weather…
Rain, Floods in Philippines Leave 32 Dead, Others Missing
MANILA, Philippines—Heavy rains and floods that devastated parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend have left at least 32 dead and 24 missing, the national disaster response agency said Thursday. More than 56,000 people were still in emergency shelters after bad weather disrupted Christmas celebrations in the eastern, central, and southern Philippines. Images from…
US Pacific Coast Hit With ‘Atmospheric River’ Winter Storms
December 28, 2022
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The U.S. Pacific Coast has been battered by a series of winter storms caused by an “atmospheric river” condition, leading to massive damage throughout the region. This comes as winter storms pummeled much of the country’s northwest, especially upstate New York, which killed dozens of Americans. The week’s first atmospheric river-induced storm affecting the West…
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