A flood is an overflow of water that submerges or inundates land that is usually dry. It can be caused by various factors, such as heavy rainfall, snowmelt, storm surges, or the failure of dams or levees. Floods can occur in both coastal and inland areas and can vary in scale, from localized flash floods to large and devastating river floods that cover vast areas.
Over the past two days, southern Italy has witnessed unprecedented rainfall, with particularly pronounced impact felt in the Campania region and adjoining provinces.
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In a dramatic turn of events, Typhoon “Shanshan” made landfall in southwestern Japan on Thursday, August 29, 2024, unleashing a powerful onslaught of destruction. The storm, with wind gusts reaching 198 km/h (123 mph), triggered severe flooding, landslides, and widespread power outages, prompting the evacuation of millions of residents in the affected regions.
Devastating Typhoon Shanshan Strikes Japan, Forcing Millions to Evacuate Read Post »
The region had been experiencing a prolonged period of warm and humid conditions, which provided the necessary moisture for the development of a highly intense, localized thunderstorm system.
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As Typhoon “Shanshan” approached the Japanese archipelago on August 26, 2024, the system has slowed down in its progression. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the typhoon is projected to approach western Japan and the Amami region from Tuesday, August 27, through Wednesday, August 28, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall, particularly along the Pacific coast.
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Tropical Storm “Hone,” the eighth named storm of the 2024 Pacific hurricane season, formed on August 22, 2024, and is now moving westward just south of Hawaii.
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