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Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Central Philippines

The damaged part of an embankment is seen after the massive flood brought by typhoon Kalmaegi in Cebu Province, the Philippines, Nov. 5, 2025. The death toll in Typhoon Kalmaegi that has hit the Philippines since Sunday has climbed to 66, with 26 more missing, the country's Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Central Philippines

Damaged buildings are seen after the massive flood brought by typhoon Kalmaegi in Cebu Province, the Philippines, November 5, 2025. The death toll in Typhoon Kalmaegi that has hit the Philippines since Sunday has climbed to 66, with 26 more missing, the country's Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Central Philippines

Residents return to their damaged homes after the massive flood brought by typhoon Kalmaegi in Cebu Province, the Philippines, November 5, 2025. The death toll in Typhoon Kalmaegi that has hit the Philippines since Sunday has climbed to 66, with 26 more missing, the country's Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Central Philippines

A resident clears the mud after the massive flood brought by typhoon Kalmaegi in Cebu Province, the Philippines, November 5, 2025. The death toll in Typhoon Kalmaegi that has hit the Philippines since Sunday has climbed to 66, with 26 more missing, the country's Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Central Philippines

Residents return to their damaged homes after the massive flood brought by typhoon Kalmaegi in Cebu Province, the Philippines, November 5, 2025. The death toll in Typhoon Kalmaegi that has hit the Philippines since Sunday has climbed to 66, with 26 more missing, the country's Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 3

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory and a flood watch for the area on Sunday. This video, filmed on Sunday, August 24, shows the Black Rock City with strong winds whipping up dust and reducing visibility.

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Massive Floodings Rive De Gier

Aftermath of massive floodings in Rive de Gier near Lyon, France on October 18, 2024. Sirens sounded for long minutes in Rive-de-Gier (Loire) on Thursday October 17. The town is on alert, having been completely destroyed by flooding. In one street, dozens of car wrecks were swept away by the force of the current. It rained for 36 hours without interruption. As a result, the River Gier overflowed its banks and rushed through all the arteries of the town center. We're already talking about a 100-year flood. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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THE PHILIPPINES-MARIKINA CITY-FLOODS-AFTERMATH

(240725) -- MARIKINA CITY, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A resident cleans a flood-hit street in Marikina City, the Philippines, July 25, 2024. Reported deaths from heavy rains, massive flooding, and landslides triggered by southwest monsoon enhanced by typhoon Gaemi have climbed to 21, police said on Thursday. Gaemi, the third typhoon to lash the Philippines this year, has dumped rains, triggering flash floods and landslides in Metro Manila and many regions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-MARIKINA CITY-FLOODS-AFTERMATH

(240725) -- MARIKINA CITY, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People clean a flood-hit street in Marikina City, the Philippines, July 25, 2024. Reported deaths from heavy rains, massive flooding, and landslides triggered by southwest monsoon enhanced by typhoon Gaemi have climbed to 21, police said on Thursday. Gaemi, the third typhoon to lash the Philippines this year, has dumped rains, triggering flash floods and landslides in Metro Manila and many regions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-MARIKINA CITY-FLOODS-AFTERMATH

(240725) -- MARIKINA CITY, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People clean flood-hit buildings in Marikina City, the Philippines, July 25, 2024. Reported deaths from heavy rains, massive flooding, and landslides triggered by southwest monsoon enhanced by typhoon Gaemi have climbed to 21, police said on Thursday. Gaemi, the third typhoon to lash the Philippines this year, has dumped rains, triggering flash floods and landslides in Metro Manila and many regions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rouelle Umali)

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Floods in quake-hit Turkish provinces kill at least 5

STORY: Floods in quake-hit Turkish provinces kill at least 5 DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood in Adiyaman Province STORYLINE: At least five people were killed, and five others went missing in floods that hit Türkiye's southern provinces on Wednesday, as the region is still struggling to recover from the effects of massive earthquakes in early February. At least four people were killed and two firefighters were missing in Sanliurfa Province, governor Salih Ayhan said in a statement. In Adiyaman Province, a container that served as a temporary home for a family of four was swept away by the floods. "Unfortunately, we found the body of one of the four people. The search for three others continues," Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu told reporters in Adiyaman. Two massive earthquakes jolted southern Türkiye on Feb. 6, affecting 11 provinces that include both Sanliurfa and Adiyaman. Tens of thousands of people are taking sh

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TÜRKIYE-ADIYAMAN-TUT-FLOODS

(230315) -- TUT (TÜRKIYE), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on March 15, 2023 shows a flood-hit area in the town of Tut, Adiyaman province, Türkiye. At least five people were killed, and five others went missing in floods that hit Türkiye's southern provinces on Wednesday, as the region is still struggling to recover from the effects of massive earthquakes in early February. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ADIYAMAN-TUT-FLOODS

(230315) -- TUT (TÜRKIYE), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on March 15, 2023 shows a flood-hit area in the town of Tut, Adiyaman province, Türkiye. At least five people were killed, and five others went missing in floods that hit Türkiye's southern provinces on Wednesday, as the region is still struggling to recover from the effects of massive earthquakes in early February. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ADIYAMAN-TUT-FLOODS

(230315) -- TUT (TÜRKIYE), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on March 15, 2023 shows a flood-hit area in the town of Tut, Adiyaman province, Türkiye. At least five people were killed, and five others went missing in floods that hit Türkiye's southern provinces on Wednesday, as the region is still struggling to recover from the effects of massive earthquakes in early February. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ADIYAMAN-TUT-FLOODS

(230315) -- TUT (TÜRKIYE), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on March 15, 2023 shows a flood-hit area in the town of Tut, Adiyaman province, Türkiye. At least five people were killed, and five others went missing in floods that hit Türkiye's southern provinces on Wednesday, as the region is still struggling to recover from the effects of massive earthquakes in early February. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ADIYAMAN-TUT-FLOODS

(230315) -- TUT (TÜRKIYE), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on March 15, 2023 shows a flood-hit area in the town of Tut, Adiyaman province, Türkiye. At least five people were killed, and five others went missing in floods that hit Türkiye's southern provinces on Wednesday, as the region is still struggling to recover from the effects of massive earthquakes in early February. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ADIYAMAN-TUT-FLOODS

(230315) -- TUT (TÜRKIYE), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on March 15, 2023 shows a flood-hit area in the town of Tut, Adiyaman province, Türkiye. At least five people were killed, and five others went missing in floods that hit Türkiye's southern provinces on Wednesday, as the region is still struggling to recover from the effects of massive earthquakes in early February. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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Record rainfall overnight in Auckland causes massive flooding

STORY: Record rainfall overnight in Auckland causes massive flooding DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Auckland's massive flooding STORYLINE: Record rainfall from Friday morning through overnight to Saturday morning in Auckland has caused massive flooding across the biggest city in New Zealand. The country's national meteorological service, MetService, issued Red Heavy Rain Warning for the Auckland area overnight and recorded 249mm of rain in 24 hours until 1:00 a.m. Saturday. The record rainfall has caused massive flooding to houses and properties, forcing the closure of State Highway 1 and the Auckland Airport. One person was found dead in a flood in North Shore, Auckland. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced a state of emergence overnight. Three evacuation centers were established to accommodate people affected by the rain and flood. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins addressed the nation at the National Crisis Manage

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BOJ keeps policy steady, says Japan economy recovering

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda enters the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2014, to attend the policy board meeting. The nine-member Policy Board unanimously decided to continue its massive asset purchases from financial institutions to flood the economy with more money and raise the nation's inflation rate to 2 percent.

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Tsunami could flood wider area in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A June 6, 2013, photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows JR Osaka Station and surrounding areas. Osaka Prefecture said the same day a massive earthquake expected to occur in the Nankai Trough off the Pacific coast of central and western Japan could trigger tsunami waves that could flood a total area of 9,394 hectares in the prefecture, three times more than estimated by the central government earlier. It said a 30-centimeter-high tsunami wave could reach busy downtown streets around Osaka Station.

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Tsunami could flood wider area in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A June 6, 2013, photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows JR Osaka Station and surrounding areas. Osaka Prefecture said the same day a massive earthquake expected to occur in the Nankai Trough off the Pacific coast of central and western Japan could trigger tsunami waves that could flood a total area of 9,394 hectares in the prefecture, three times more than estimated by the central government earlier. It said a 30-centimeter-high tsunami wave could reach busy downtown streets around Osaka Station.

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Tsunami could flood wider area in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A June 6, 2013, photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows JR Osaka Station and surrounding areas. Osaka Prefecture said the same day a massive earthquake expected to occur in the Nankai Trough off the Pacific coast of central and western Japan could trigger tsunami waves that could flood a total area of 9,394 hectares in the prefecture, three times more than estimated by the central government earlier. It said a 30-centimeter-high tsunami wave could reach busy downtown streets around Osaka Station.

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High court rejects damages suit filed by Nagoya flood victims

NAGOYA, Japan - Plaintiffs walk to the Nagoya High Court on Feb. 21. The court upheld a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Nagoya residents who sought compensation from the city of Nagoya for failing to prevent property damage caused by a massive flood in September 2000.

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Court rejects damages in suit filed by flood victims

NAGOYA, Japan - Plaintiffs arrive at the Nagoya District Court on Jan. 31 to attend a hearing on their lawsuit, which was later turned down. They had sought 769 million yen in compensation from Nagoya city for property damage caused by a massive flood in September 2004.

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Eastern Japan city continues to struggle with floods for 5th day

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 14, 2015 above the eastern Japanese city of Joso shows drainage work being carried out in an area where flood waters have yet to recede. The city was devastated by massive flooding of the Kinugawa River on Sept. 10 after torrential rains caused its banks to burst. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aftermath of massive floods in eastern Japan

A group of people maneuver a boat along the flood waters in Joso, eastern Japan, on Sept. 11, 2015, a day after the city was devastated by massive flooding of the Kinugawa River. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan-funded projects spare Philippine city from horror of flashfloods

Photo taken in the central Philippine city of Ormoc in February shows Narciso Dumalan (L), 54, posing with his daughter Jaica, who is named after the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Jaica was born in 2000 and given her name to show her father's gratitude for the agency's flood-control projects following a massive flashflood in the city in 1991. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo