Tag: Flood

Categories Asia & Pacific

China rushes to evacuate 100,000 flood victims and to save 1,200-year-old world heritage site (PHOTOS)

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Flooding in Neijiang, Sichuan province, has prompted authorities to move tens of thousands of residents out of the area. There are fears that the natural disaster may also damage an ancient statue of Buddha. … Read More >China rushes to evacuate 100,000 flood victims and to save 1,200-year-old world heritage site (PHOTOS)

Categories Asia & Pacific

More than 100,000 evacuated as southwestern China stricken by worst floods in decades (VIDEO)

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Authorities in China’s southwestern Sichuan province have raised the flood emergency alert to the highest level for the first time on record as local rivers broke their banks and flooded the cities, sparking massive evacuations. … Read More >More than 100,000 evacuated as southwestern China stricken by worst floods in decades (VIDEO)

Categories Asia & Pacific

Floods in China Leave More Than 120 People Killed, Missing Since January, Reports Reveal

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More than 120 people died or have gone missing in China since the beginning of the year due to floods, while another 875,000 had to evacuate from dangerous areas for the same reason, Chinese People’s Daily reported on Saturday, citing authorities. … Read More >Floods in China Leave More Than 120 People Killed, Missing Since January, Reports Reveal

Categories USA

Crumbling dams in Michigan unleash ‘500-year flood’, despite Trump’s & governor’s vows to rebuild infrastructure

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Devastating floods in Michigan have forced thousands to evacuate after the failure of two dams – one of them a known safety risk – raising questions about decaying infrastructure the president and governor have both vowed to fix. … Read More >Crumbling dams in Michigan unleash ‘500-year flood’, despite Trump’s & governor’s vows to rebuild infrastructure