Fargo's Red River holds around 40 feet: flooding risk decreases

Update: As the nation keeps an eye on the Red River flooding, a dike in Fargo, North Dakota failed. Floodwater swamped a school before it was stopped by a backup dike.More Red River flooding coverage here."No one was...

At Least 70 people Died as Dam Breaks Near Jakarta

I was born in Jakarta, so to see this disaster happened, is saddening. I do hope this event brings a wake up call to improve Jakarta infrastructure. I believe even though it will cost a lot but the cost will...

Over half a million people affected by floods in Angola / Namibia

By  Miriam Mannak Floods have affected over half a million people in Nambia and Angola. Zambia, southwest Madagascar, northern Mozambique, northern and southern Malawi, and northern Botswana have also been...

Fargo's rising flood waters puts Manitoba Military on alert

Fargo's rising Red River broke a record today by rising to a level not seen in 112 years, and the Canadian Military in Manitoba has been put on alert to help prevent the flooding in that region. The Mayor of Fargo...

Water is Life

Water is life, but it can also destroy our lives...

Dream Prompts Man to Build Replica of Noah's Ark

After having a dream about his country being engulfed by rising ocean waters, a Dutch Christian felt compelled to build a replica of Noah's Ark.Completed about one year ago, it enables him to "bring this beautiful Bible story back to life, in a visible and unique way" not...

Northern City's Coal Mine

I would like to remind you about several stories on flood at my city, Samarinda.. I mentioned that the floods caused by open coal mining near town.. And several days ago, i took some pictures on it..

Romanian villagers who built own bridge are probed

Flooded out and tired of waiting: "By ALINA WOLFE MURRAY BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Tired of waiting for authorities to replace a bridge swept away last July by floods, Romanian villagers have finally given up — and built their own. The catch: They didn't have a permit....

Tornado touches down near Birmingham, Alabama, flooding occurs

A tornado has touched down in Birmingham, Alabama, has downed major power lines and trees and could cause flooding in the area. Tornado warnings are in effect for the rest of the day. Many strong storms are reported...

Octopus causes flooding in California aquarium

An octopus at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium in California caused the flooding that allowed hundreds of gallons of water to overflow into the visitor's area, when it became curious and tugged on a valve in its tank....

WEATHERAmerica Newsletter, Saturday, February 7, 2009, 6:15 PM CT

WEATHER HAZARDS (During The Next 24 Hours)SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK(potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail within the next 24 hours)ISOLATED Severe Thunderstorms(Microbursts, Large Hail, Isolated...

Supplement To The WEATHERAmerica Newsletter, January 28, 2009

Major Winter Storm, Intrusion Of Arctic Air, February 1 - 4Although some may be incredulous at the idea of another "big hitter" storm affecting the U.S., odds on such an event are increasing. The operational GFS...

Devastating Storm and Floods hit Europe with Rising Casualties.

Via. Uwe Paschen. Devastating Storm hits Europe with rising Causalities. The highest disaster alert has now been issued for the affected areas.  The News outlets through out Europe are reporting Storms in South...

Disasters 2008: Over 211 million people affected & 325 000 killed

The year 2008 was a dramatic year for many. According to the Center for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), a Belgium based organisation, 321 disasters killed 235 816 people, affected 211 million others,...

Flood warning for Fiji as more storms approach

Fiji has issued a state of emergency and a severe flood warning for the island as days of heavy rain have hit the nation. Thousands of people are taking shelter in emergency shelters and more rain means more...

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