Flash floods articles
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‘Prepare to take action,’ Kauai flash flood warning canceled, flood watch remains in effect
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Kauai Sunday morning due to heavy rains occurring over the island. The warning was canceled around 3:55 p.m. however, a Flood Watch remains in effect. Officials said the Flood Watch will remain in place through 6 a.m. on Monday. As a result []
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Video: Flash Floods Swamp Dubai
The desert city was overwhelmed by a torrential downpour that dumped a year's worth of rain in less than a day.
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At least 17 dead after flash floods in Oman
At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday, the country’s National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) reports. On Tuesday, the government suspended the work of employees and workers in the public and private sectors in five governorates, including Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, and Al Dakhiliyah, due to the weather conditions. The government has allowed employees to work remotely if possible. Authorities in Oman are conducting “rescue...