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US Grapples with Unprecedented Summer Flooding as Scientists Link Deluges to Climate Change

US Grapples with Unprecedented Summer Flooding as Scientists Link Deluges to Climate Change

US Grapples with Unprecedented Summer Flooding as Scientists Link Deluges to Climate Change The summer of 2025 has been tragically defined by an alarming surge in catastrophic flash floods across the United States, transforming what was once a season of leisure into one marked by widespread anxiety and disruption. Recent weeks have seen a relentless succession of extreme rainfall events, from the devastating Texas flood on July 4 that claimed over 130 lives, to deadly flash floods in Ruidoso, New…

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Botswana Reels from Widespread Flooding, More Rain Forecast

Botswana Reels from Widespread Flooding, More Rain Forecast

Botswana Reels from Widespread Flooding, More Rain Forecast Botswana is currently experiencing severe and widespread flooding following days of relentless heavy rainfall. The extreme weather has forced the closure of schools and major transportation routes across the nation, significantly disrupting daily life. Homes and businesses have sustained extensive damage as water levels continue to rise. Meteorological forecasters have issued a stark warning, indicating that an additional 50mm (2 inches) or more of rainfall could fall in certain areas within the…

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BREAKING: Flash Floods Devastate Orange County, NC; Dozens Evacuated, Roads Closed

BREAKING: Flash Floods Devastate Orange County, NC; Dozens Evacuated, Roads Closed

BREAKING: Flash Floods Devastate Orange County, NC; Dozens Evacuated, Roads Closed Orange County, North Carolina, is grappling with severe flash flooding triggered by heavy rains from Tropical Depression Chantal, leading to widespread evacuations and numerous road closures. Authorities reported dozens of residents displaced as floodwaters surged across communities, particularly in Chapel Hill. The Town of Chapel Hill initiated emergency evacuations Sunday night as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning. First responders moved residents to safety from multiple…

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North Carolina, Virginia Under Flash Flood Watch as Tropical Depression Chantal Continues Northeast Track

North Carolina, Virginia Under Flash Flood Watch as Tropical Depression Chantal Continues Northeast Track

North Carolina, Virginia Under Flash Flood Watch as Tropical Depression Chantal Continues Northeast Track As of Monday, July 7, Tropical Depression Chantal continues its track through the Mid-Atlantic, prompting flash flood concerns across central North Carolina and south-central Virginia. The system, which made landfall as Tropical Storm Chantal near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, on Sunday at approximately 4 a.m. EDT, was downgraded to a depression later that day. On Sunday evening, Chantal was located about 65 miles south-southwest of Raleigh,…

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Texas Flood Disaster: Death Toll Hits 50, Search Intensifies for Missing Campers

Texas Flood Disaster: Death Toll Hits 50, Search Intensifies for Missing Campers

Texas Flood Disaster: Death Toll Hits 50, Search Intensifies for Missing Campers Central Texas is grappling with the devastating aftermath of torrential rains that triggered flash flooding, claiming the lives of at least 50 people. As of Sunday, July 6, search and rescue operations are intensely focused on finding over 20 girls still missing from Camp Mystic, a private Christian summer camp located along the Guadalupe River, where water levels surged more than 20 feet in under two hours. The…

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Tropical Storm Chantal Unleashes Heavy Rain on Carolinas After Overnight Landfall, Flash Flood Threat Continues

Tropical Storm Chantal Unleashes Heavy Rain on Carolinas After Overnight Landfall, Flash Flood Threat Continues

Tropical Storm Chantal Unleashes Heavy Rain on Carolinas After Overnight Landfall, Flash Flood Threat Continues Tropical Storm Chantal has made landfall in South Carolina, bringing significant rainfall and escalating flash flood threats to parts of the Carolinas this Sunday, July 6, 2025. The storm, which recorded maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph), moved over South Carolina overnight into early Sunday, having been located approximately 65 miles (105 kilometers) east of Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday night. Rain bands…

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Northeast and Midwest Brace for Combined Severe Weather and Heatwave Impact

Northeast and Midwest Brace for Combined Severe Weather and Heatwave Impact

Northeast and Midwest Brace for Combined Severe Weather and Heatwave Impact A significant weather system impacting millions across the central and eastern United States presents a dual threat: severe thunderstorms and a dangerous heatwave. AccuWeather meteorologists predict widespread disruptions through the end of this week, with the potential for significant consequences. Through Thursday, a powerful weather pattern is generating severe thunderstorms across a broad region spanning from the central Plains and Great Lakes to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The highest…

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