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Western Europe hit by devastating floods: At least 184 people dead

More than 180 people have died in western Europe after record precipitation resulted in extreme floods. The heavy rainfalls initiated on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, and mainly impacted Germany (Rhinela...

Study presents new insights about the depletion of the world's groundwater storages

According to a new study, the vast proportion of groundwater stores has not changed in recent years. The water table is typically considered the boundary between the unsaturated and the saturated soi...

China devastated by extreme rainfalls: Dam destroyed to alleviate flooding

China decided to demolish a dam in order to reduce the upstream flooding and prevent further distractions as the country is devastated by extreme rainfalls. China has been struck by a series of persi...

Two Michigan dams breached causing extensive flooding and massive evacuations

Thousands of people have been evacuated after 2 dams in Michigan breached following heavy rainfalls. Both the Edenville and the Sanford dams, distanced about 11 kilometers apart and situated 225 kilo...

Storm Dennis struck the United Kingdom: Floods, landslides and structural failures reported

Shortly after the impact of Storm Ciara, the United Kingdom was struck by another powerful tempest known as Storm Dennis. Storm Dennis hit the UK on Saturday, February 15, 2020, and it is expected t...

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