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Olympic Triathlon Swimming ‘In Jeopardy’ Due To High Levels Of Contamination In Seine River
The discovery of high levels of fecal bacteria and E. coli in Paris’ Seine River led to the postponement of the men’s Olympic triathlon.
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Severe Storms Kill At Least 21 Across Several States
Deadly storms tore through parts of the central and southern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 21 people and destroying buildings along the way.
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Massive Floods Kill At Least 43 People In Indonesia’s West Sumatra
Flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province killed at least 43 people over the weekend, while a search for 15 other people has been ongoing, authorities said on Monday.
Alabama
Massive Baseball-Sized Hail Slams Texas As More Than 300K Across The South Are Left Without Power
Texas saw hail that was the “size of baseballs” on Thursday, as severe weather has left over 200,000 people without power and prompted cleanup operations.
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Dubai Floods: Some Blame ‘Cloud Seeding’ While Others Highlight Climate Change
This week’s rainfall in the United Arab Emirates and Oman is nearly twice as much as the nation receives in a two-year period. Many have wondered if this is an example of “cloud seeding” gone wrong or climate change.
Afghanistan
Over 135 Deaths In Afghanistan And Pakistan As Flooding Ravages Regions
Heavy rainfall has crushed Pakistan and Afghanistan over the past few days, killing over 135 people across the neighboring countries, according to authorities.
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N.Y.C: Infectious Diseases From Rat Urine On The Rise
The New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has released a health advisory after human infections from rat urine have been on the rise.
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Calif: Consistent Rainfall Prompts 8 Million Gallon Sewage Spill Onto L.A. Streets, Beaches
Approximately eight million gallons of raw sewage has spilled into the Dominguez Channel that flows through Southern California.
Florida
Hurricane Idalia Slams Florida, Crosses Into Georgia
Hurricane Idalia has slammed Florida with strong winds and heavy rain as it makes its way into South Georgia.