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Apr 19 2024
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Amsterdam was flooded with tourists in 2023, so it won't allow any more hotels
Amsterdam was flooded with tourists in 2023, so it won't allow any more hotels Amsterdam's local government is cracking down on local over-tourism by putting a ban on new hotels, it said Wednesday. New hotels can only be built if another closes down, and the city is urging developers to choose a site outside of the city center. If a new hotel is built in place of an old one, it must be more
NPR Fact CheckApr 09 2024
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Montgomery County under a flood warning Friday and Saturday
On Tuesday at 8:59 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood warning valid from Friday 10 a.m. until Saturday 7:56 a.m. for Montgomery County. "At 20.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural lands in the vicinity of the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge occurs," comments the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement
AL.comApr 09 2024
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Flood warning issued for Sumter County from Thursday
A flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 8:56 a.m. valid from Thursday 3 p.m. for Sumter County. The weather service says, "Minor flooding is forecast." "At 21.0 feet, Overflow of low-lying agricultural lands increases. Cattle and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground," explains the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded
AL.comApr 12 2024
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Oakdale businesses cleaning up and looking for answers after flooding
OAKDALE, Pa. (KDKA) — People in Oakdale are cleaning up after the borough flooded Thursday night into Friday morning. The water didn't recede for several hours, and everything was covered in mud when it finally did. The streets are back open, but the damage is done, including at Mark Snatchko's car detail shop. When everything gets cleaned up, he needs his tire changers to work. After getting
CBS News (Online)Apr 12 2024
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Heavy rains, flash flooding trigger evacuations in Pittsburgh metro
Flash flooding caused by relentless heavy rains that soaked western Pennsylvania spurred numerous rescues and evacuations in the region, but no injuries were reported. The National Weather Service said nearly 3 inches of rain fell in a short time late Thursday afternoon and evening in parts of Allegheny County, and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that some southern sections of the county
Fox News (Online News)Apr 18 2024
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Storm system threatens central US with hail, flash floods and possible tornadoes
Storm system threatens central US with hail, flash floods and possible tornadoes A strong storm system is expected to unleash a barrage of dangerous weather conditions across the Central U.S. on Thursday, including large hail, flash floods, damaging winds and possible tornadoes. More than 48 million people were under a severe weather threat including those in cities such as Cincinnati,
"USA Today" ContributorApr 12 2024
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Florida police rescue flood-stranded amid fierce storm
STORY: The video, posted by the City of Tallahassee Police Department on Facebook, showed a rescue line being used to get people out of deep floodwater as the storm was raging, with officers getting into the water themselves to assist people to safety.
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee said on X that flooding was reported in several areas in and around the city in northern
Yahoo NewsApr 03 2024
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Flood warning affecting Dauphin County Thursday
On Wednesday at 9:02 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood warning valid for Thursday between 12 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. for Dauphin County. "At 11.0 feet, Minor over bank flooding begins near the Vine Street Bridge downstream to the Susquehanna River. At 12.0 feet, Both banks overflow upstream of the Vine Street Bridge and several basements are affected. At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in
The Patriot-NewsApr 18 2024
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Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions
DUBAI, April 18 (Reuters) - Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage to homes and businesses on Thursday after a rare and epic rainstorm swamped the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport, a major travel hub, struggled to clear a backlog of flights and many roads were still flooded in the aftermath of Tuesday's deluge. The rains were the
ReutersApr 11 2024
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Allegheny County under a flood advisory until Monday afternoon
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 11:01 a.m. in effect until Monday at 2 p.m. for Allegheny County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the Monongahela Parking Wharf. At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the North Shore riverwalk between the stadiums. At 19.5 feet
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