#mudslides

[doomsayersunited]

670 confirmed dead. Over 2000 buried alive. This might be the worst climate change disaster of 2024, but even worse disasters might still be coming.

[follow-up-news]

Mudslides triggered by heavy rain in a remote part of Ethiopia have killed at least 229 people, including many who tried to rescue survivors, local authorities said Tuesday, in what the prime minister called a “terrible loss.” Young children and pregnant women were among the victims in Kencho Shacha Gozdi district of southern Ethiopia, said Dagmawi Ayele, a local administrator, adding that at least five people have been pulled out alive. The death toll rose sharply from the initial one of 55 late Monday. Search operations continued in the area, said Kassahun Abayneh, head of the communications office in Gofa Zone, the administrative area where the mudslides occurred.

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Spain Faces Deadliest Flood Disaster in Modern History

Devastating Floods in Spain: A Nation in Mourning In recent days, Spain has been grappling with the aftermath of severe rainfall that has resulted in the country’s deadliest natural disaster in modern history. Following a week of relentless downpours, additional rain was forecasted for Friday, with adverse weather conditions expected to spread across more regions, further complicating rescue…

[mistresskayla-blog1]

Getting Dirty in Cozumel

Characters: Thorin Oakenshield (Modern AU) x Fem! Reader

Lyn's Writing Event - Week 4 - Day 26 - Mudslide

Teaser - (posting *fingers crossed* tomorrow)

Cozumel - Ironman Race

The men’s and women’s race are staggered about 2 minutes apart but follow the same route through the trails. You have been training for 10 months to get here and are super excited. No distractions. You are loaded and ready to race. It was about 5 am on race day and some rain was coming down, but lightly. You knew the clouds would clear quickly. Sun would shine today, because today you were going to finish the ironman challenge. You repeat to yourself, no distractions. Even though your mind was stuck on that burly long haired guy from the pasta mixer the night before. Nope, no distractions.

[thechembow]

Flooding, mudslides impact millions across Southern California amid heaviest rain since August

Dec. 22, 2023 - CBS Mornings

Heavy rain and flooding wreaked havoc across Southern California, with mudslides threatening hillside homes and rising waters inundating streets... This event marks the heaviest precipitation since Tropical Storm Hilary's impact in August.

[haute-lifestyle-com]

The Science Behind Atmospheric Rivers #janetwalker #hautelifestylecom #theentertainmentzonecom #weather #science #atmosphericrivers #rain #storms #mudslides #weatherphenomena #meteorology #atmosphere

[mickeyjcorrigan]

They say you can’t

die in a dream but I can, I did twice I died both times in a runaway car smashing into a bridge being smashed from behind ramming a concrete abutment flying into roaring blackness a massive explosion of sound and fury each time I crashed my old body soared sorry to leave loved ones behind and thrilled to be filled up a lightness of being floated high above the chaos, the suffering darkness below the body carefree, free the only time it happened twice they say you can't die in a dream but you can you will.

there is nothing in the distance

[xtruss]

Nearly 500 Mudslides in California As Deadly Storm Damage May Reach $11 Billion

An Atmospheric River unleashed record rainfall in California, causing over 100 mudslides, while winds gusted to 160 mph in the mountains.

— By Jesse Ferrell | February 7, 2024

A deadly and extreme atmospheric river overtook California Saturday and remained over the southern part of the state through Tuesday. The storm caused record rainfall, heavy snow and high winds, which knocked out power to nearly a million people while snarling travel.

More than 475 mudslides or debris flows were reported and at least nine people were killed by the storm, according to CNN.

AccuWeather estimates the preliminary total damage and economic loss from the intense storms and record rainfall in California this week will be between $9 billion and $11 billion. The storm is still impacting the most heavily populated part of the state and has caused damage to homes and businesses in highly developed and well-populated areas, including some of the most expensive neighborhoods in the State.

This is a preliminary estimate, as the storm effects are continuing to be felt and some areas of the state have not yet reported complete information about damage, injuries, and other impacts.

On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for eight California counties, including Los Angeles and San Diego. On Sunday and Monday, downtown Los Angeles recorded 7.03 inches of rain -- roughly half of that city's historical average annual rainfall. It was the highest two-day rainfall ever recorded in February and the third-wettest two days since records began nearly 150 years ago. By Tuesday evening, L.A. had counted 13.95" for their rainfall season total - surpassing their historical average.

Northwest of downtown, several stations reported more than a foot of rain as of Tuesday evening.

Hurricane-force winds plagued the mountains, including the 10,820-foot peak of Ward Mountain, where a gust of 162 mph was clocked. In 2017, Ward Mountain set the state wind gust record of 199 mph. Other impressive wind gusts reported on Sunday included 148 mph at Palisades Tahoe and 125 mph at Mammoth Mountain.

In the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada, 3-6 feet of snow fell, causing road closures, avalanches and blizzard conditions.

At lower elevations, winds were not as extreme but were unusually high across a wide area Monday, felling trees and knocking out power to nearly 900,000 customers Sunday evening, according to PowerOutage.US.

Near the coast, San Francisco airport reported 67-mph gusts while Sacramento topped out at 59 mph.

— Jesse Ferrell, AccuWeather Meteorologist and Senior Weather Editor

[kevinmmiller]

Seychelles Declares State Of Emergency After Huge Explosion | World News Today | N18V | News18

This powerful blast which rocked the Seychelles is eerily reminiscent of a similar one which rocked Egypt during the Arab Spring, and immediately before the Ouster of Hosni Mubarak, it will be interesting to see if the two are somehow related

This powerful blast which rocked the Seychelles is eerily reminiscent of a similar one which rocked Egypt during the Arab Spring, and immediately before the Ouster of Hosni Mubarak, it will be interesting to see if the two are somehow related #seychelles #worldnews #news18 Seychelles Declares State Of Emergency After Huge Explosion | World News Today | N18V | News18 The tiny Indian Ocean island…

[gwydionmisha]

Historic rainfall and heavy snows bring flooding, mudslides to California

[obi-wansorrow]

These are mountain towns that got destroyed by a tropical storm. There is absolutely nothing in place to deal with this like on coastal areas and, on top of that, it's the mountains!

The mud is toxic now in some areas. You have to wear PPE just to be out there. A rescue team had to swim across a river to reach a town trapped by flooding. All that rain caused mudslides and that's what did so much of this damage.

The main highway between Tennessee and North Carolina washed out and collapsed.

Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina were hit really hard by this storm in the mountains where a lot of people are already isolated and cut off. There are a lot of elderly out in those mountains and a lot of really tiny small towns that have survived without relying a lot on outsiders. There's been no way out for a lot of people and they're running out of food and water.

These are mountain communities that have been destroyed by a tropical storm.

I don’t think unless you are in the US or actively paying attention to what is going on, could you grasp the severity this storm has had.

Roads are destroyed. They have brought in mules to help carry supplies to those who couldn’t be relocated. Locals were told to expect about 3 inches of rain.

They received 30.

Our friends and loved ones had been able to relocate out of Ashville and are in a stable environment will be relocating to Georgia. Their home is mostly salvageable, but not everyone was as luckily.

Please consider donating to one organization who had put themselves on the front line of delivering supplies and aid. The link is in my bio.

[jwhite65]

In 2018, Montecito, California, was struck by a devastating mudslide, an aftermath of heavy rainfall and deforestation from the recent Thomas Fire. Kim Cantin, the author of "WHERE YELLOW FLOWERS BLOOM," tragically lost her husband, Dave, and their son, Jack, in this calamity, along with her home and beloved dog. The book documents Kim's heart-wrenching journey through grief, as well as her relentless quest to find Jack's remains, guided by intuition and supported by her remarkable community. It's a moving memoir that underscores the enduring power of love, even in the face of death. For more information on this True Story of Loss, Courage, Hope, and Survival

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Spanish Government Approves €10.6 Billion Relief Package for Flood Victims

In response to the devastating flash floods that recently impacted the eastern coast of Spain, particularly around Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a substantial relief package amounting to €10.6 billion. This initiative aims to provide much-needed assistance to those affected by the calamity. During a press conference held in Madrid, Sánchez drew parallels between this…

[aliteraryprincess]

oh my god guys i'm so drunk right now but i submitted my dissertation today for the defense and i'm literally dead