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Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in eastern Cuba – Times of India

Hurricane Oscar made landfall in the Cuban province of Guantanamo, near Baracoa, on Monday, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 80 mph (130 kph), according to the US National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm had previously struck the southeastern Bahamas, specifically Great Inagua island, earlier on Sunday.Forecasters predict that eastern Cuba will experience heavy rainfall, with accumulations ranging from five to 10 inches through Tuesday, and some isolated areas potentially receiving up to 15 inches.The southeastern Bahamas, including Great Inagua island, are expected to face a dangerous storm surge, which could result in significant coastal flooding. These areas are also anticipated to receive two to four inches of rainfall, with isolated locations seeing up to six inches....
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Explained: Why scientists consider Hurricane Milton the most dangerous storm | World News – Times of India

Piles of debris line the sidewalks of Punta Gorda's historic neighborhood damaged by Hurricane Helene, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Punta Gorda, Fla., as the area braces for possible storm surge from Hurricane Milton. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) In a dramatic turn of events, Hurricane Milton rapidly escalated from a Category 1 to a Category 5 storm in just 12 hours, leaving climate scientists and meteorologists astonished. John Morales, an experienced meteorologist in South Florida, struggled to maintain composure while explaining how swiftly the storm intensified. The technical details behind this transformation—such as a 50-millibar drop in pressure—may not resonate with most people, but to professionals like Morales, it signalled an impending disaster.With Florida still recovering from Hurr...
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Landslide in western Indonesia gold mine kills 15, dozens missing – Times of India

Representative Image (Picture Credit: PTI) A landslide in a remote site of Western Sumatra province on Sumatra Island killed at least 15 people and left dozens missing, after heavy rainfall in the area.While talking to AFP, Provincial Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Ilham Wahab said, "The information we can provide was that a landslide occurred at a gold mine last night, causing several people to be buried.Efforts to search for the victims are ongoing.”Ilham said that three people were injured and 25 were still missing.The Southeast Asian archipelago is filled with unlicensed mines. Ilham couldn’t confirm whether the site in question was legal or illegal.He said that all the activities at the site are halted as of now, and the search efforts for the missings are underway.Ilham coul...
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How is climate change impacting global flooding? – Times of India

Severe flooding has forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes as wide regions of Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania have been hit by days of heavy rainfall. It is the latest of several extreme floods this year. In Europe, thousands were forced to evacuate this summer in southern Germany. Elsewhere in the world, the United Arab Emirates and Oman experienced the heaviest rainfall since records began.Deluges in Kenya claimed numerous lives and triggered landslides. And in Brazil, floods damaged an area equivalent in size to the UK and displaced over half a million people. Whereas coastal flooding is largely driven by winds and high tides, river, groundwater and flash flooding are all linked to heavy rainfall. Rising global temperatures, caused by burning fossil fuels, is m...
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Shanghai on red alert as Typhoon Bebinca makes landfall, strongest in decades – Times of India

Typhoon Bebinca struck Shanghai early Monday, as reported by Chinese state media. The city is under a red alert due to the severe weather conditions, including powerful winds and heavy rainfall.The typhoon made landfall in Shanghai, a metropolis with a population of almost 25 million, at approximately 7.30 am. local time (2330 GMT). The powerful storm system brought fierce winds, with maximum sustained speeds of 151 kilometers per hour (94 miles per hour) near its center.Meteorologists say that Typhoon Bebinca could be the strongest to hit Shanghai since 1949.In response to the typhoon, Shanghai authorities have taken precautionary measures. Coastal residents in certain areas have been evacuated to safer locations. Additionally, numerous air travelers have been impacted by the cancellation...
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Unending rains: IMD flags flash flood risk in Uttarakhand, Himachal, Bengal | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Incessant rains in most parts of northwest India and parts of east India due to two existing 'well marked' low pressure areas has put many districts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Gangetic Bengal under flash flood risk within the next 12-24 hours. IMD Friday issued relevant warnings (Red and Orange alerts for 'taking action' and 'be prepared', respectively) to local authorities due to heavy rainfall in many parts of these states.Though the low pressure area over northwest India, that triggered rains in western UP, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh on Friday, is likely to be weaken on Saturday, the risk of "moderate to high flash flood" risk in certain districts and localised urban floodings in others is likely to be there throughout the day.Met dept said the...
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Delhi to UP: IMD releases forecast and issues warnings across several states | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A depression that formed over central India is predicted to cause heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and nearby regions in the coming two to three days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The latest IMD update indicated that the system was situated approximately 50 kilometres south-southeast of Agra and 50 kilometres north-northeast of Gwalior.It is anticipated to continue moving towards the north-northeast and gradually weaken on Friday. However, its impact will be felt across a wide region before it dissipates.Here's what IMD has predicted for the below mentioned states:Uttarakhand: From September 12 to 14, the state is anticipated to experience light to moderate rainfall, with isolated areas receiving heavy to extremely heavy ...
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MHA deploys inter-ministerial team to assess Gujarat flood damage, death toll at 47 – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has formed an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to evaluate the damage caused by heavy rainfall and floods in Gujarat, according to a statement released by the ministry on Sunday. The IMCT, headed by the executive director of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), will soon visit the flood-affected districts in the state.From August 25 to 30, Gujarat experienced severe to extremely heavy rainfall due to a deep depression that formed over Rajasthan and Gujarat. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan were also impacted by heavy to very heavy rainfall. Additionally, Himachal Pradesh has been affected by multiple spells of heavy rainfall, cloudbursts, and landslides this year.The MHA is in contact with senior officials from these states an...
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