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December 17, 2021 3:19 PM
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Cars, couches, propane and fuel tanks among debris from record flooding in B.C. | Globalnews.ca

Cars, couches, propane and fuel tanks among debris from record flooding in B.C. | Globalnews.ca | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

The mayor of Abbotsford says a second waste transfer station is expected to open for "mountains" of trash left outside homes after record rainfall drenched southern B.C.

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December 13, 2021 2:55 AM
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U.S. Businesses Could Face $13.5 Billion From Flood Damage Next Year - Bloomberg

U.S. Businesses Could Face $13.5 Billion From Flood Damage Next Year - Bloomberg | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

A First Street Foundation study of commercial real estate found that buildings in some areas, such as Pittsburgh, are exposed to surprisingly high flood risk

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December 12, 2021 8:40 PM
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Flooding fears as Spain’s Ebro river swells | news.com.au 

Flooding fears as Spain’s Ebro river swells | news.com.au  | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Northern Spain was on a weather alert on Saturday (December 11) after storms caused the Rive Ebro to swell, putting the surrounding areas at risk of flooding.

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December 9, 2021 11:10 PM
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B.C. flooding update: At least $450M in damage | CTV News

B.C. flooding update: At least $450M in damage | CTV News | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the insured damage caused by flooding in British Columbia last month at $450 million, calling it the 'most costly severe weather event in the province's history.'...

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December 7, 2021 4:14 PM
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Hawaii under state of emergency as winter storm brings flash flooding and high winds - CBS News

Hawaii under state of emergency as winter storm brings flash flooding and high winds - CBS News | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Officials warned the dangerous conditions could persist through Wednesday, with power outages already reported across the state.

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November 30, 2021 2:52 PM
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Abbotsford flooding: Drone video from B.C. transportation ministry shows Tiger Dam | CTV News

Abbotsford flooding: Drone video from B.C. transportation ministry shows Tiger Dam | CTV News | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Extensive efforts were made over the weekend and early this week to hold back floodwaters in Abbotsford, B.C., including the use of a Tiger Dam along Highway 1.

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November 29, 2021 9:37 AM
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Port of Vancouver descends into ‘distress’ as B.C. flooding severs rail lines, highways - TheGlobeAndMail.com

Port of Vancouver descends into ‘distress’ as B.C. flooding severs rail lines, highways - TheGlobeAndMail.com | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says there was a backlog of 54 ships at anchorage, including nine container ships, while empty containers pile up at industrial sites and docks in the region...

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October 26, 2021 12:46 PM
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First wildfires now floods: Californians ordered to shelter-in-place | Daily Mail Online

First wildfires now floods: Californians ordered to shelter-in-place | Daily Mail Online | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it
Residents in Santa Barbara were told to shelter-in-place due to potential 'life-threatening flooding' after heavy rains battered areas already ravaged by wildfires.
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October 15, 2021 5:25 PM
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Flooding Continues Along the Mississippi - Earth Observatory | NASA.gov

Flooding Continues Along the Mississippi - Earth Observatory | NASA.gov | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

The Landsat 8 satellite observed water out of the river banks and on the floodplains near St. Louis.

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October 5, 2021 11:29 AM
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London flooding hits roads and causes Tube closures - The Independent

London flooding hits roads and causes Tube closures - The Independent | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Multiple Tube lines are facing severe delays this morning...

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September 14, 2021 11:36 PM
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More flooding is coming. Here’s how cities can prepare. - Grist.org

More flooding is coming. Here’s how cities can prepare. - Grist.org | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Flooding is among the most deadly natural disasters. Better preparedness for the next major flooding event could help save lives.

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September 10, 2021 11:52 PM
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Flooding north of Mexico City leaves streets submerged - ABC News

Flooding north of Mexico City leaves streets submerged - ABC News | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Two days after flooding claimed at least 14 lives north of Mexico’s capital, the streets of Tula remain submerged as full reservoirs upstream continued releasing more water...

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September 8, 2021 11:25 PM
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17 people, most with Covid-19, die in flooding of Mexican hospital - TheDailyStar.net

17 people, most with Covid-19, die in flooding of Mexican hospital - TheDailyStar.net | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Severe flooding led to the deaths of 17 people, most of whom had Covid-19, at a hospital in the central Mexican state of Hidalgo after torrential rains caused the River Tula to burst its banks, authorities said on Tuesday.

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December 13, 2021 2:57 AM
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The flooding in Canada as a result of a heat wave demonstrates how climate disasters can interact. | Nokia News

The flooding in Canada as a result of a heat wave demonstrates how climate disasters can interact. | Nokia News | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

The flooding in Canada as a result of a heat wave demonstrates how climate disasters can interact. In 2021, residents of British Columbia will have experienced more than their fair share of climate disasters. Following a record-breaking heat wave in June, the western Canadian province of Alberta has been inundated by severe rainstorms in November.

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December 13, 2021 2:54 AM
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Commercial real estate faces $13.5 billion in flood damage in 2022: Report - CNBC.com 

Commercial real estate faces $13.5 billion in flood damage in 2022: Report - CNBC.com  | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

The commercial real estate industry faces an intensifying threat from flooding, which will likely create billions of dollars in increasing costs, research says.

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December 12, 2021 8:39 PM
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Wild winds, mild temperatures bring flooding and power outages to Nova Scotia | Globalnews.ca

Wild winds, mild temperatures bring flooding and power outages to Nova Scotia | Globalnews.ca | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Environment Canada had issued rainfall warnings for all of Nova Scotia this weekend.

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December 7, 2021 4:36 PM
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Hawaii weather: Island faces life-threatening flooding after some areas see more than a foot of rain in 48 hours - 6ABC.com

Hawaii weather: Island faces life-threatening flooding after some areas see more than a foot of rain in 48 hours - 6ABC.com | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

The weather in Hawaii has brought relentless rain leaving parts of the state under the threat of "significant and life-threatening flooding."...

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December 1, 2021 11:32 AM
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Flooding: More Likely, More Extreme and More Unpredictable • DRJ.com

Flooding: More Likely, More Extreme and More Unpredictable • DRJ.com | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

The rain began falling across Europe on July 12. The storm started over the United Kingdom and swept east across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and then Germany. There it stalled for two days. During the pause, more than 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) of rain fell in east Belgium and 15 centimeters...

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November 29, 2021 9:39 AM
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US north-west dodges new ‘atmospheric river’ flooding but threat remains | The Guardian

US north-west dodges new ‘atmospheric river’ flooding but threat remains | The Guardian | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Forecaster says some rivers could still cause moderate floods in area hit by extreme weather this month...

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November 29, 2021 9:33 AM
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KeNHA deploys excavators to dig trenches after Mombasa Road flooding nightmare - Citizen-Digital

KeNHA deploys excavators to dig trenches after Mombasa Road flooding nightmare - Citizen-Digital | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has dispatched excavators to dig trenches along Nairobi’s Mombasa Road and Uhuru Highway in an effort to combat the flooding witnessed over the weekend.

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October 21, 2021 3:09 PM
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Flooding in Venice worsens off-season amid climate change - APNews.com

Flooding in Venice worsens off-season amid climate change - APNews.com | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

VENICE, Italy (AP) — After Venice suffered the second-worst flood in its history in November 2019, it was inundated with four more exceptional tides within six weeks, shocking Venetians and triggering fears about the worsening impact of climate change.

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October 15, 2021 5:19 PM
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One-Quarter of Critical Infrastructure in U.S. Could Fail Due to Flooding | weather.com

One-Quarter of Critical Infrastructure in U.S. Could Fail Due to Flooding | weather.com | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

A new report by nonprofit First Street Foundation found 25% of all critical infrastructure in the U.S. is already at risk of being knocked offline by flooding.- Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com...

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October 5, 2021 11:28 AM
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Thailand eyes developing storms as flooding continues - WTOP.com

Thailand eyes developing storms as flooding continues - WTOP.com | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

BANGKOK (AP) — As floodwaters persisted in areas of northern and central Thailand and have started to hit low-lying areas in the capital…

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September 14, 2021 11:35 PM
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Nicholas brings flooding threat to Texas and Louisiana - CBSNews.com

Nicholas brings flooding threat to Texas and Louisiana - CBSNews.com | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Heavy rainfall pelted Houston causing roads to flood, while heavy winds knocked down trees. More than 300,000 residents were left without power across Texas.

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September 9, 2021 11:55 PM
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SEPTA Manayunk/Norristown line has stations still closed from severe storm flooding - 6ABC.com

SEPTA Manayunk/Norristown line has stations still closed from severe storm flooding - 6ABC.com | Operation Deimos | Scoop.it

Severe flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida caused major damage to SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown line.

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