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Midwest’s postflood risk: toxic basements
A flood isn't over when it's over--some environmental hazards are still lurking, and, in many cases, growing. And, as other commentators have said, Midwesterners ravaged by historic floods most likely won't get as much federal aid as those affecte by Katrina."The oil,... Midwest floodwaters wash levees, weather improves
Drier weather is on the way for Midwest residents, as even though the Mississippi River washed over more flood barriers today, the weather is improving and hopefully drying up the worst flooding in 15...Oxfordshire boy dies in storm drain
A teenager who was playing with a group of youths has fallen into a storm drain in Oxfordshire, UK and died. Oxfordshite was the hardest hit country during heavy rain on Sunday, which caused flash flooding across South England. Media reports have said the teenagers were...Residents in New Brunswick Face Evacuation Orders After Flood Waters Rise
At least 100 people had been evacuated from affected areas in New Brunswick, Canada after flood levels rose again. Other families living in the area are under an evacuation order and many more are preparing their...Belleville, Ontario Floodwaters Subside, Nearby Towns Still on Alert
Residents of the northern region of Belleville are relieved as the flood levels dropped last night, leaving many to wonder how much damage was done to their homes.As the nearby river began to melt, water levels rose as high as 4 meters over the weekend, evacuating at least 12... Floods cut a swath of destruction across the United States
UPDATE: 9:30 EST13 people have been reported dead and 3 are missing as a result of flooding. "Residents of low-lying towns stacked sandbags or grabbed belongings and evacuated Wednesday after a foot of rain pushed... Bolivia declares flood emergency: Inc Video
"""Bolivian President Evo Morales has declared a national disaster as his government tries to cope with the aftermath of widespread flooding." Incessant rains triger flooding in Jakarta
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Incessant heavy rains on Friday triggered flooding in Jakarta, including areas surrounding the presidential palace which is located in Medan Merdeka Utara, with floodwaters reaching a height...Flooding estimates are off by 5 feet
"Flooding estimates are off by 5 feetPosted by The Times-Picayune November 16, 2007 9:16PMBy Mark Schleifstein, Staff writer In June, the Army Corps of Engineers proudly announced that new gates and levee repairs meant residents returning to Lakeview and Old Metairie would...Floods Strand OK Campers
1500 holiday campers in an Oklahoma park are stuck there by floodwaters caused by recent heavy rains. The Red Cross is there!"OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (AP) -- Heavy rains pounded central Oklahoma on Sunday, sending...Disease Fears Hit Indonesia: Rains to Follow
""We expect residents to stay alert because water may rise again and very fast," said Sihar Simanjuntak, an official monitoring the many rivers that crisscross this city of 12 million people. People living in one...66,000 people displaced by floods in India%u2019s north-east
"Floods driven by heavy monsoon rains have displaced at least 66,000 people in India’s north-eastern Assam state, it was reported on Friday. About 13,000 hectares of land were swamped by floodwaters after major rivers in the state including the Brahmaputra breached their...Was Hurricane Katrina the worst hurricane ever to hit the United States?
Hurricane Katrina was the most expensive. But not the greatest loss of life.
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