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Houston reels under unprecedented flooding

The US city of Houston is in the grip of an unprecedented flooding, which has turned main roads into rivers and making it impossible to move around other than by boats. More than 30 inch (75cm) of rain has fallen on parts of the c

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2 dead, thousands without power after US storms triggers flooding

Drenching storms triggered mudslides and flooding in the Pacific northwest on Wednesday, knocking out power to thousands of people and leaving two women dead in Oregon, authorities and local media reported. Portland has endured mo

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GCC 'needs proper drainage system' to tackle flooding

With the climate change bringing in frequent showers with large amounts of precipitation across the globe, the GCC, too like others must be ready with proper drainage system to tackle flooding problems, said an expert. There is a

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Heavy rains disrupt life in UAE

Heavy rains on Monday night and this morning left many parts of Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates flooded, causing traffic jams and forcing schools to close early. Offices reported thin attendance with many office-goers unable to re

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Bahrain warning over cyclone Gonu

People in Bahrain are being warned not to go out to sea today (June 10), with killer cyclone Gonu still a threat. More flooding in coastal areas is also likely today because of the rise in sea level caused by the cyclone, weathermen warne

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