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Dec 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Surviving the Sudden Surge: Stories from Asia's Flood Survivors

In the middle of the night, Aminah Ali, a 63-year-old from Indonesia's Aceh province, found herself in a nightmare. The rain started at midnight, and the water rose slowly at first. But then, a loud roar filled the air. Her village was suddenly underwater. With her son's help, she climbed onto her r

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Dec 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Southern Asia's Stormy Struggle: Understanding the Recent Floods

Southern Asia is grappling with severe floods that have taken a heavy toll. Over 1, 200 lives have been lost, and many more are still unaccounted for. Millions have been forced from their homes, struggling to cope with the aftermath. The hardest-hit countries are Indonesia and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lan

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Nov 12 2025WEATHER

Heavy Rainfall Alert: What's Coming for California?

California is bracing for a significant weather event. A powerful atmospheric river is heading towards the state, starting in the north on November 12 and moving south the following day. This weather pattern could bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flooding to coastal areas. The recent

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Nov 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Hoi An's Fight to Rise Again After Floods

Hoi An, a charming old town in Vietnam, is picking up the pieces after a massive flood. The town, known for its beautiful lanterns and historic buildings, was hit hard by heavy rains. The water rose quickly, damaging homes and businesses. People there say they have never seen flooding like this befo

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Nov 01 2025WEATHER

Understanding La Niña: Nature's Weather Flip

La Niña is a climate pattern that shakes things up in the weather world. It happens when the Pacific Ocean gets cooler than usual, and the trade winds blow eastward. This shift doesn't play favorites—it affects different regions in the U. S. in different ways. Some places get colder, others get warm

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Nov 01 2025WEATHER

Nature's Spooky Side: When Weather Gets Creepy

Weather can be downright scary, even without Halloween decorations. Ever thought about how lightning strikes the earth around eight million times a day? That’s a lot of electricity! Most of the time, it’s harmless, but about 20 to 30 people in the U. S. aren’t so lucky each year. So, while the odds

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Oct 27 2025CELEBRITIES

A Life of Service: Remembering Thailand's Queen Mother

Thailand mourns the loss of Queen Mother Sirikit, who passed away at the age of 93. She was deeply respected for her dedication to the people and her quiet strength. Her health had been declining for some time, and she had been in the hospital since mid-October due to a serious infection. Despite th

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Oct 25 2025WEATHER

Melissa's Path: A Slow-Moving Storm Brings Big Rain

Tropical Storm Melissa is taking its time in the Caribbean. It's not in a rush, but that's not good news. It's expected to turn into a hurricane and dump a lot of rain on Jamaica and Haiti. This could cause serious flooding and landslides. The National Hurricane Center says Melissa will get stronge

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Oct 23 2025WEATHER

Melissa's Slow March: A Caribbean Storm to Watch

In the heart of the Caribbean, a storm named Melissa is making its presence known. This is the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and it's not in a hurry to leave. Experts say it could grow into a major hurricane, but they're not sure just how strong it will get or where it will

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Oct 22 2025WEATHER

Caribbean Braces for Tropical Storm Melissa's Potential Fury

Tropical Storm Melissa is slowly making its way through the Caribbean, with experts keeping a close eye on its development. As of Wednesday, the storm was moving west-northwest at a snail's pace, with winds clocking in at 50 mph. The storm's slow movement is concerning, as it gives Melissa more time

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