6 h. ago A decade of missed opportunities: Texas couldn't find $1M for flood warning system near camps

Over the last decade, an array of local and state agencies have missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert the type of disaster that swept away dozens of youth campers and others in Kerr County, Texas

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12 h. ago Texas flooding death toll climbs to 119 as search for more people continues

Amid cleanup efforts, residents and news outlets question the government’s pre-flooding alarm and warning systemsAmong the Texas flood victims: campers, staff, grandparents and teachersThe number of people who have died from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, with at least 119 people dead throughout the state, officials said on Wednesday morning.Search crews continue to look for people, as residents and news organizations question the government’s alarm and warning systems. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood

Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River and killed more than 100 people, including at least 27 children and counselors at an all-girls Christian camp

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31 h. ago New Mexico residents told 'seek higher ground' amid flash flood warning as Texas death toll climbs to 111

LIVE UPDATES: The Texas flash floods have consumed the lives of at least 111 people, with authorities warning the death toll is almost certainly going to continue to rise.

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3 d. ago National Weather Service under fire after failing to warn of horror Texas floods that killed at least 50 people

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was brutally grilled over the delayed warning alerts Texas residents received before the monster flash flood was about to devastate the state.

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4 d. ago Met Office warns Brits in nine places need 'emergency' kit for 12 hours

The Met Office said people in nine areas impacted by a new yellow weather warning for thunderstorms should consider preparing a flood plan as well as an emergency food kit for Sunday

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5 d. ago First 'Alligator Alcatraz' inmates arrive at new detention facility...amid warnings the predator

The first detainees have arrived at the new Alligator Alcatraz migrant facility, as official warn of potential flooding in the area.

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5 d. ago Met Office warns Brits in 8 areas to 'pack emergency flood kit' for 33 hours of rain

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for a large part of Scotland, where a large amount of rain could lead to flooding and dangerous travel conditions this weekend

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7 d. ago Thousands of Australians without power and flash flood warnings in place after ‘bomb cyclone’

Flooding and coastal hazard warnings remain in place for entire NSW coastline as storm moves south

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7 d. ago Scotland hit with thunderstorm and flood warnings as England basks in heatwave

Scots should brace for heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and gusts of 40mph in the next few hours

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8 d. ago Australia bomb cyclone live: Flood emergency warnings issued as strong winds leave thousands without power

Areas near the Victorian border could also be impacted today

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9 d. ago Flash flood warning for 50,000 homes as residents to be given emergency advice

London's City Hall has reached out to thousands of households warning them they are now at increased risk and given them advice on preparing for flash floods

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2 w. ago India, Poland and Hungary make spaceflight comeback with ISS mission

Countries send their first astronauts in decades into space on Axiom Mission 4, along with US commanderA US commercial mission carrying crew from India, Poland and Hungary blasted off to the International Space Station on Wednesday, taking astronauts from these countries to space for the first time in decades.Axiom Mission 4, or Ax-4, launched from Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 2.31am local time with a brand-new SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule riding atop a Falcon 9 rocket. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Massive thread of hot gas found linking galaxies and it's 10 times the mass of the Milky Way

The thread could contain some of the Universe's 'missing' matter, addressing a decades-long mystery

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2 w. ago What weather can Scots expect this week after weekend heatwave and thunderstorms?

Scotland experienced varied weather last week, including scorching temperatures, thunderstorms, and flood warnings.

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2 w. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm warning with 'flash flood' risk despite heatwave

The national forecaster said that scattered thunderstorms could bring a risk of sudden flooding and travel chaos on Saturday afternoon and night

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3 w. ago Fake fundraising pages sprout after floods ravage West Virginia, leaving at least six dead, including a 3

Rescue crews continue to search for the missing

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3 w. ago Met Office issues yellow warning as thunderstorms, heavy rain and floods expected

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings and alerts for parts of the UK

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3 w. ago Stirling braced for heavy rain and thunderstorms as flood alert is issued

Stirling and Clackmannanshire are to see heavy rain and thunderstorms as a flood alert warning has been issued for the area

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