Floods caused by rising water levels in the Ural River broke a…
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Dam and levee breaches
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In corrupt Libya, longtime warnings of the collapse of the Derna dams went unheeded
CAIRO — The warnings were clear but went unheeded. Experts had long…
Glacial dam outburst in Alaska’s capital erodes riverbanks, destroys at least 2 buildings
JUNEAU, Alaska — Raging waters that ate away at riverbanks, destroyed at…
The $3.9 billion UN humanitarian appeal for Ukraine is only 30% funded, UN aid official says
UNITED NATIONS — The $3.9 billion humanitarian appeal for war-torn Ukraine is…
Vermont braces for more rain in wake of historic flooding
Vermont prepared for the next round of storms — and possibly a…
Vermont slowly turns to recovery after being hit by flood from slow-moving storm
ANDOVER, Vt. — Floodwaters receded in Vermont cities and towns pummeled by…
Ukraine recaptures village as Russian forces hold other lines, fire on fleeing civilians elsewhere
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military on Sunday reported recapturing a southeastern village…
Zelenskyy says ‘counteroffensive, defensive actions’ taking place in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that counteroffensive and…
Zelenskyy says ‘counteroffensive, defensive actions’ taking place in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that counteroffensive and…
Zelenskyy says ‘counteroffensive, defensive actions’ taking place in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that counteroffensive and…
Ukraine accuses Russia of destroying major dam near Kherson, warns of widespread flooding
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russian forces of blowing up…
Indian official suspended after he drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie
A government official in India has been suspended from his job after…
Flooding, landslides as atmospheric river departs California
LOS ANGELES — Southern California residents weary of a storm-soaked winter were…
New atmospheric river pushes into swamped California
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Forecasters warned of more flooding, potentially damaging winds and…
Flood problems grow as new storm moves into California
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Crews rushed to repair a levee break on a…
Flood problems grow as new storm moves into California
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Crews rushed to repair a levee break on a…
As atmospheric river exits, another awaits to hit California
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Wet, miserable weather continued across huge swaths of California…
Storm breaches California river’s levee, thousands evacuate
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — A Northern California agricultural community famous for its strawberry…
California keeps wary eye on flooding after powerful storm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Flood warnings and watches were in effect Monday in…