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United Kingdom: Coastal city flooding could cost more than 600bn a year
2013-08-18 18:07:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Independent: Flooding of major coastal cities could cost the world economy more than 600bn a year by 2050, say scientists. Three cities in the US Miami, New York and New Orleans and Guangzhou in China are together expected to shoulder 43 per cent of the burden. Other cities facing the highest flood losses in 2050 included Mumbai, Jakarta, Boston, Bangkok and Abidjan, while in Europe, the cities of Marseille, Naples and Athens were also at risk. The loss estimate is based on projections of climate change,...
Flash flooding hits parts of Powell County
2013-08-13 01:26:49| Grocery - Topix.net
Powell County dispatch tell us they've had flash flooding reports across the county.
Flooding Disrupts Hot August Nights
2013-08-09 19:45:43| Electronics - Topix.net
There is an Amber Alert in Nevada for 16-year-old Hannah Anderson and 8-year-old Ethan Anderson.
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Missouri flooding forces campground evacuation, water rescues
2013-08-08 19:43:58| Railroads - Topix.net
Advocates of wresting the Kansas City Museum away from Union Station are convinced it is the best thing for the future of the museum and its long-term home, Corinthian Hall.
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Hawaii braces for flooding as Tropical Storm Flossie approaches
2013-07-30 03:29:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: A tropical storm with the potential to trigger serious flooding and mudslides was bearing down on Hawaii on Monday and authorities there cautioned residents and tourists to stay inside and off the roads. Tropical Storm Flossie was expected to strike the Big Island and Maui on Monday evening, with waves along the eastern shores of those islands likely to reach as high as 18 feet, according to the National Weather Service. "This shouldn't be taken lightly. It's not just a rain cloud," said Brian...
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