Written by Part of M5 in Gloucestershire closed due to ‘extensive flooding’ PA Media reports, citing National Highways, that the M5 in Gloucestershire is closed southbound from junction 11A for Gloucester to junction 12 for Quedgeley because of “extensive flooding”. In an update it said “contractors are en route to try to deal with the flooding”. Share […]
The SA Weather Service says scattered rain and showers were expected in the country’s southern areas over the weekend. (Jaco Marais/Gallo Images/Die Burger) A warning for heavy rain has been issued for Gauteng, the North West and Limpopo. Severe thunderstorms have also been forecast for Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo. But parts of the Eastern […]
Floods lead to major incident being declared in Manchester Police say they are supporting clean-up operations which taking place following floods across Greater Manchester in Bolton, Didsbury, Harpurhey, Stalybridge, Stockport and Wigan – along with the Environment Agency, National Highways and the fire service. Emergency services are receiving reports of “damage, risk to life and […]
As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes. Source link
Puerto Princesa, once celebrated as a “clean and green” community for its demonstrated zealousness in environmental protection, is fast becoming a cautionary tale of urban neglect. The persistent flooding that plagues the city after every heavy downpour is a glaring symptom of a systemic failure of its political leaders and urban planners to address the […]
Attorneys for Impact Plastics and its founder filed a response in Unicoi County court last week. ERWIN, Tenn. — Attorneys for Impact Plastics have filed a response to a $25 million wrongful death lawsuit brought on by the family of worker Johnny Peterson, who died in flooding brought on by Hurricane Helene. The response, sent […]
Resurrection Boxing Club spars with Hurricane Helene, rebuilding after damage from historic flooding
The coaches said Helene wasn’t going to stop their mission to help neighbors become champions in and out of the ring. NEWPORT, Tenn. — Hurricane Helene raised water levels in the rivers around Newport to historic highs, flooding downtown and other areas. Resurrection Boxing Club was one of the businesses Helene flooded. Justin Dube, the […]
After around 2 months since the Nolichucky River flooded and put Newport underwater, Cocke County leaders are helping local businesses recover. NEWPORT, Tenn. — Around 2 months after Hurricane Helene brought deadly flooding to Newport, putting much of the community underwater, some small businesses are still working to recover. Melissa Ackerman and Corey Ackerman run […]
Met Office: ‘impacts from Storm Bert will continue to cause disruption’ In its most recent update, the Met Office has said “impacts from Storm Bert will continue to cause disruption as we go through today.” Andy Page, Met Office chief meteorologist, is quoted as saying: Impacts from Storm Bert will continue to cause disruption as […]
A body has been found in the search for a dog walker who went missing in floodwater as Storm Bert continued to cause disruption across the UK on Sunday. The second named storm of the season has brought more than 80 per cent of November’s average monthly rainfall in fewer than 48 hours, with more […]