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Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say
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Floods, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Afghanistan leave 77 dead in 10 days, authorities say

  • By ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN - Associated Press
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The Afghanistan Disaster Management Authority says widespread flooding, landslides and lightning strikes triggered by heavy rain and storms across the country have left 77 people dead and 137 injured over the past 10 days. More rain has been forecast for the coming days throughout Afghanistan, and the authority has warned the public to stay away from river banks and areas prone to flooding. So far this year, dozens of people have died due to extreme weather in Afghanistan, an impoverished country that is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events.

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Here's what to know as the scope of damage from Hawaii's floods becomes clearer

  • By AUDREY McAVOY and GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press
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The worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades swept homes off their foundations, floated cars out of driveways and left floors, walls and counters covered in thick, reddish volcanic mud. Crews continued to assess the destruction Monday, but new downpours set off a fresh round of flooding on Oahu’s south side even as residents on the island’s North Shore cleaned up and assessed the destruction from last week's deluge. Authorities said hundreds of homes were damaged, along with some schools and a hospital. No deaths have been reported, but more than 230 people had to be rescued. Gov. Josh Green said the cost of the storm could top $1 billion.

Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power
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Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power

  • By JESSICA HILL - Associated Press
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More than 2,000 people remain without power Sunday afternoon because of historic flooding in Hawaii. Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Raging waters lifted homes and cars and is expected to cause nearly $1 billion in damages. The storm prompted evaluation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu, though they were later lifted, and more than 200 people were rescued from the rising waters.

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Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations, as more rain looms

  • By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and AUDREY McAVOY - Associated Press
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Hawaii has been suffering its worst flooding in more than 20 years. Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, and officials said more rain is expected over the weekend. Muddy floodwaters smothered vast stretches of Oahu’s North Shore, world-renowned for its big-wave surfing. Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted temporary evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu. Authorities cautioned that a 120-year-old dam could fail. Gov. Josh Green said the cost of the storm could top $1 billion, including damage to airports, schools, roads, homes and a Maui hospital.

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail
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230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

  • By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and AUDREY McAVOY - Associated Press
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More than 200 people were rescued Friday as heavy rains pummeled the Hawaiian island of Oahu and triggered the worst flooding the island has in 20 years. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says the damage could top $1 billion. Muddy floodwaters from severe rains have inundated communities and prompted evacuation orders for more than 5,500 people in towns north of Honolulu. Officials are warning about the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam. Officials have been watching dam levels since a storm last week dumped heavy rain across the state, which led to catastrophic flooding that washed away roads and homes.

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Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday

  • By SOPHIA TAREEN and GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press
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A powerful storm chain has brought blizzard conditions to the Upper Midwest, with dangerous winds elsewhere and the threat of severe storms heading east. Heavy snow piled up Sunday in portions of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Forecasters also are tracking strong winds across the Plains, raising concerns about travel and wildfires. And the National Weather Service is warning about the threat of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and likely tornadoes starting in the mid-South late Sunday and along the East Coast on Monday, particularly from Maryland to South Carolina. Hawaii is also being affected by continued severe flooding.

Texas judge orders Camp Mystic to preserve damaged grounds hit by last year's deadly flood
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Texas judge orders Camp Mystic to preserve damaged grounds hit by last year's deadly flood

  • By JIM VERTUNO and SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press
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A Texas judge has ordered Camp Mystic to preserve damaged cabins and other parts of the grounds hit by last year’s catastrophic flood that swept away and killed 25 girls and two counselors. The order followed a lawsuit by the family of 8-year-old Cile Steward, who was swept away in the flood last Fourth of July and whose body still has not been recovered. District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ordered Camp Mystic to halt any construction or alterations after the family argued that any changes at the camp could destroy evidence needed for their lawsuit. Attorneys for Camp Mystic have expressed sympathy for the girls’ families but maintained there was little they could have done during the catastrophic flooding that quickly overcame the camp.