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Climate change, Dubai

Scientists find the fingerprints of climate change on Dubai’s deadly floods

The record-breaking rain that fell over the UAE and Oman was driven partly by the climate crisis, an analysis shows, pointing to the role of burning fossil fuels.

BBC on MSN · 18h

Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change

Deadly storms that left Dubai under water and killed more than 20 people in Oman were likely made worse by climate change, scientists say. Heat pumped into the atmosphere by humans made the record rainfall 10-40% heavier, they say. But the natural weather pattern El Niño also drove the intense storms.

Associated Press · 16h

Study says it’s likely a warmer world made deadly Dubai downpours heavier

A new report says circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that flooded Dubai and surroundings.Thursday's study says between 10% and 40% more rain fell in just o

cbc.ca on MSN · 12h

Dubai deluge likely made worse by warming world, scientists find

A powerful rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the desert nation of the United Arab Emirates last week was likely made more intense because of climate change, a team of international scientists has found.

Tanzania, East Africa

The New York Times · 15h

Deadly Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa

Torrential downpours have submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi, and more rain is expected.

Reuters on MSN · 19h

Kenyan military deployed as East Africa floods kill dozens

Kenya's military was deployed on Thursday to rescue victims of heavy rains that have killed dozens of people across East Africa over the past month.

Yahoo · 15h

Tanzania floods and landslides kill more than 150 - PM Kassim Majaliwa

Giving a report to Tanzania's parliament on the situation in his country since January, Mr Majaliwa said that in addition to the 155 people killed, 236 had been injured. "The heavy El Nino rains, accompanied by strong winds, floods, and landslides in various parts of the country, have caused significant damage.

Kenya, Floods and Nairobi

Associated Press · 1d

Nairobi residents grapple with flooding aftermath

Nairobi residents are grappling with the aftermath of flooding on Wednesday, which has inundated their homes and caused extensive property damage, following a night of relentless rainfall.

BBC · 1d

Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi

Heavy rain has pounded Kenya in recent days, causing widespread devastation. The UN says that at least 32 people have lost their lives and more than 40,000 have been forced from their homes because of the rain and flooding.

Hosted on MSN · 15h

Kenya's latest disruptive floods in 10 pictures

Storms and flash floods wreaked devastation across Kenya's capital Nairobi on Wednesday, claiming over a dozen lives. Across the country, swollen rivers have overflowed, submerging entire houses, businesses,

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Residents prepare for possible incoming floods, officials encourage for several alert systems

Officials are warning residents of the potential for flash flooding. Fire Chief Mark Lopez said since it’s been dry, he’s ...

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Dozens dead as floods wreak havoc across Kenya

Days of torrential rain have triggered widespread flooding across parts of Kenya, turning roads into raging rivers and ...

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Rising Death Toll And Displacement In Tanzania Floods Spark Urgent Concern

The death toll in Tanzania has doubled in recent weeks due the floods, killing 155 individuals. Heavy rainfall in Tanzania ...

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Global warming, urbanization behind record-breaking floods in UAE, Oman: Study

A study by the World Weather Attribution team has now linked the record-breaking floods to global warming and urbanization.

Arizona State Press5h

Students face problems in old dorms with mold, floods, fires and more

Students residing in Palo Verde East, Hassayampa Academic Village, Best Hall and Tooker House are finding it difficult to ...

Asian News International on MSN5h

Afghanistan: Rains, floods destroy nearly 70 schools, madrassas in Uruzgan province

Recent rains and floods have destroyed nearly 70 schools and madrassas in Uruzgan province of Afghanistan, and lack of ...

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At least 155 killed in Tanzania due to floods caused by weeks of heavy rains

At least 155 people have lost their lives as a result of flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Tanzania, according to Al Jazeera. In an address at the Parliament on Thursday, Prime Minister ...

The Kenya Times on MSN14h

Machogu Issues Directive on Floods Ahead of Next Week's School Reopening

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced that the Ministry is assessing schools’ preparedness to handle ...

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