Flooding

Germany: A 15-year-old is to face trial charged with breaking and entering and property damage after he created a beer flood in Dusseldorf's LTU arena by leaving three beer taps on in the VIP area back in 2006.The 400 gallon flood of beer seeped through a number of stadium levels and caused $142,500 in damage. According to Rainer Schuler, a representative of LTU Arena, the smell was so bad in one

At Friday morning Hurricane Ike produced very tall waves and flooding in Seawall Boulevards in “Galveston Island” Texas. According to the news the center of the storm is about 230 miles from the southeast of Galveston Island. It’s very scary I hope nobody get hurts by the “Ike Hurricane”

I feel like at least half of the performances at the VMAs involved opening the gates and unleashing a flood of teenagers.  I suppose it does make it feel more exciting.  As promised, here are some additional comments about the VMAs. Paramore gave a good performance (link).  Paramore is legit.  I know ‘legit’ is seemingly a [...]

It would be a heartless soul who wanted to stop federal aid to places devastated by floods. Yet, are there any good economic reasons for appearing to be heartless?Some areas are very prone to flooding (e.g. New Orleans) Because they are prone to flooding, house prices will be lower than average. Therefore, vulnerable areas of housing often attract low income households. Therefore, when floods hit

I’ve lost touched with my blogging for the past few weeks due to work and personal stuff, yet you my dear readers have not let me sit on my ass and do nothing. This post comes to you thanks to rummuser who emailed me this picture to cheer me up! Thanks mate… It definitely fits in with [...]ShareThis

August, the traditional summer month, began in many parts of Scotland with heavy rain, causing flooding in some areas. Kilbirnie in Ayrshire was one of the worst effected towns, but Callander and Stirling were hit as well while parts of Dumfries and Galloway had problems with the heavy rainfall too. BBC Scotland has reported a lot about the heavy rainfall. On the first of August BBC Scotland repor

Drivers with car insurance whose cars have been flooded may be covered for more than they think. The Better Business Bureau and Insurance Information Institute recommend that all car owners read their car insurance policy closely or they will miss out on reimbursements or other benefits they are entitled to when disaster strikes. "Drivers spend a lot of money on auto insurance, but too often they

Because i needed a break ;) That, and i frugal'd (word?) my way into a discount! Mrs. Budgetsaresexy came home last night to find out that there's water swimming around our basement, and it was about to flood into our carpet! We luckily caught it in time, but have been trying to figure out what the F happened all night long - and without the A/C running :(We narrowed it down to either our conde

Vidya Balan is one lucky actress of Bollywood to be featured in all the superhit films. Recently, this modest actress, disclosed her future projects, one of them being Vishal Bhardwaj’s production Ishqiya, directed by his assistant Abhishek Choubey. If the buzz is to be believed, then Vidya would portray a negative character in this upcoming project. The lady who has always been popular for her

We note with interest the latest article on the new Broadgate is Great blog about the Environment Agency's forthcoming repairs to the Broadgate Flood Defence walls alongside the River Ribble in Preston.The River Ribble in Broadgate and the flood defence walls - photo courtesy of Broadgate is GreatClick on this Broadgate is Great link to read more about local residents' concerns and the Environment

Since massive flooding has plagued the Midwest, millions of acres of crops are now destroyed- and that includes corn. Scarcity in crops means prices are rising, and questions are now being raised about corn-based ethanol. In December, a federal energy...

Flooding in the Midwest has displaced thousands of families and caused billions of dollars in damages. It may also causemortgage rates to rise. As the extent of the damage becomes more clear, prices for grain and livestock are soaring. For example, a host of dietary staples are suddenly more expensive at the supermarket, including: Meat Pork Chicken Dairy Eggs Rising food prices are conside

Flooding in the Midwest has displaced thousands of families and caused billions of dollars in damages. It may also causemortgage rates to rise. As the extent of the damage becomes more clear, prices for grain and livestock are soaring. For example, a host of dietary staples are suddenly more expensive at the supermarket, including: Meat Pork Chicken Dairy Eggs Rising food prices are conside

David W. White writes “Wired mag’s Danger Room carried an article today that highlighted how desperate the US Military’s DARPA has become in its attempts to bring in additional brain power. The tactics include filmed testimonials, folders and even playing cards all screaming join DARPA! Where are all the Einsteins who want to be on [...]

The worst flooding in the U.S. Midwest in 15 years sent fresh shocks to global markets and consumers as corn prices hit record highs on devastating crop losses in the heart of the world’s top grain exporter. The price of corn at the Chicago Board of Trade soared above $8 a bushel for the first time [...]

FOSHAN, China (AP) — Weeks of rain pushed rivers over their banks in southern China, displacing more than 1.27 million people and forcing some to huddle on rooftops Monday as the region braced for more downpours. The floods killed 57 people, collapsed tens of thousands of homes, damaged crops across more than 2.12 million acres and [...]

The problem that preoccupies water expert is only the local version of a concern gripping the world. Far more troubling than the oil crisis, many believe, is the coming shortage of water.   Around the globe, millions lack access to clean water, and climate change is expected to worsen droughts in dry zones. The dire predictions include parts of the American West, where precipitation and reser

GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — Massive flooding across a broad stretch of southern China killed almost 60 people and forced 1.3 million others from their homes, state media reported Monday…. Related posts No related posts.

WATERLOO, IOWA Location: Northeast Iowa County: Black Hawk Population: 68,747 Record flooding continued from Janesville down the Cedar River through Cedar Falls to Waterloo. Waterloo's flood stage is 12.00 feet. The old record 21.90 feet was from March 29, 1961. The new record of 25.39 feet was set June 11, 2008, at 08:30 a.m. CDT. 26 feet is the maximum height the levee system was designed to

Let me start this post by saying that this practice is not recommended. While it’s normal for most drivers to “step on the gas” or depress the accelerator a bit when starting their vehicles, it’s not normal to do this repeatedly or to hold the accelerator down completely. We often depress the gas pedal to [...]

Disastrous Flooding Continues in Midwest River and Lake levels Recent Flood Watches Recent Flood Warnings Recent Flood Statements Recent Flash Flood Warnings Recent Flash Flood Statements Disastrous Flooding Continues in Midwest 13 Jun 2008 12:07:24 GMT An additional 1-3 inches of rain fell over parts of Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio, with localized amounts

Parts of the US are underwater right now, due to major flooding and way too many people and their have been evacuated. If you need help, or can help, here are a few places to start… Cedar Rapids, Iowa area If you have been evacuated, you may take your pets to the Animal Health Technology building [...]

Good Morning! It is a day of more flooding in Iowa City/Coralville, and most of the eastern part of the state. It is also Friday the 13th, which I know spooks some people, though truthfully, I try and make it a lucky day every year. This year will be more difficult with all of the suffering of my fellow Iowans, but will continue to plan for the worst, and hope for the best!!   The Coral Ridg

I recieved the following email Friday morning from Newspaper Archive.com one of our fine advertisers:As many of you are aware, the hardware and software that runs NewspaperArchive.com is located in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids. Obviously the Cedar River has risen to historical levels, and it is expected to continue to rise over the next two days. The waters have already surpassed the 500-yea

Ethanol stocks appear to be under pressure this morning. Citigroup has downgraded the group to a SELL rating, partially based upon the Midwest flooding.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Bad news for the flood ravaged Midwest. Strong to severe storms are possible for the Upper Midwest including Iowa, Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin. Not only could these storms be severe but produce torrential rains with possibly 2 to 3 more inches of rain on already flooded areas. Here is a radar image from Iowa [...]

It has been a busy day to say the least for many parts of the Midwest and for me in Central NY. Here in Rochester, severe storms moved through parts of Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and Wayne counties this morning and more is expected this afternoon. For those who don’t know I have maintained my WX-Man.com [...]

Parts of the Midwest will once again be bracing for potentially severe storms that could produce heavy rains. This is bad news because there are flood watches and warnings stretching from Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, through Illinois, flood ravaged Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. What we have is a very slow yet strong cold front slowly [...]

Pictures from Phil and Michael Pratt of Martinsville, Indiana: More Photo Galleries on Indiana & Martinsville Flooding: Herald Time Online Gallery | Flickr Photo Galleries One & Two Video from the AP & YouTube:

I have been in contact with family in friends back home in Martinsville, IN. It sounds like the water is beginning to recede with the dry and sunny skies they saw today, but more rain from storms is forecasted for Monday, Monday Night and Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flash [...]

Today going through Terre Haute, Indiana, traffic slowed to a crawl, and we supposed there was an accident ahead. Instead, the whole road on both sides was flooded, and some of the water threatened... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

This from CNBC: Homebuilders Face Off With Foreclosures Grappling with the worst U.S. housing market downturn since the Great Depression, home builders have curbed their building activities. They’ve also been slicing through their inventories of unsold homes by slashing prices even at the expense of profits, all to pay off their own debt and keep afloat. Now, in [...]

As in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Nebraska and Iowa have recently been inundated with rain. And with the amount of water that’s rained down, basements are getting flooded. The Nebraska and Iowa basement waterproofing companies out there are busy! Thrasher Basement Systems, Omaha, Nebraska, is working hard to help out home owners with wet basements, and [...]

Arctic Melt - Arctic Melt Video - Arctic Melt Rate Increasing - Arctic Melt May Cause US Coastal Flooding by 2099 - Arctic Melt Accelerating Rapidly Melt Rate - The Arctic Melt Rate is accelerating rapidly to the extent that some experts predict that US coastal regions could become swampy by 2099.The Arctic Melt rate is increasing rapidly, due to global warming, yet Motor Trend named the Cadillac CTS the 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year...sigh...I repeat...sigh.Am I mistaken, or is a huge gas-guzzling domestic car truly the "trend" of the future? The Arctic Melt Rate is already causing problems, yet we continue to ignore the problem and continue our present energy-intensive practices, ignoring the consequences of our wasteful energy consumption.Using this same logic, I am assuming that a

Advocates have warned the Jakarta administration's plan to establish 13 new shopping centers in Jakarta will damage its environment."The new malls will decrease the availability of land for water catchment," said Firdaus Hidayat, an officer for sustainable development at OneWorld Indonesia, on Thursday.OneWorld and Kaukus Lingkungan Hidup Jakarta, also an environmental non-government organization, said there were already too many malls for the city's residents.Firdaus said by approving the plan, the administration was putting the city at risk of more flooding.He also highlighted the importance of resident involvement in revitalizing the city.Indonesia News Blog:

AP - The Army Corps of Engineers can be held liable for flood damage caused by a "hurricane highway," a navigation channel that is believed to have funneled Hurricane Katrina's storm surge into the city, a federal judge ruled Friday.

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Sometimes it is necessary to perform UDP flood towards some network device(s) in order to test its behavior in stress… Actually I am sure that every system administrator might use this small perl script for this purpose. Certainly there are many special programs for this but believe me that it is much more easier [...]

From The Canadian :   In September of 2007, the city of Windsor, which borders the United States, officially asked for financial assistance from Ottawa to deal with American refugees flooding into Canada. The U.S. refugee phenomenon was reported in the local daily newspaper, the Windsor Star. LINK This is proving to be the tip of the iceberg, and only the first wave of economic refugees that have been created in the United States. There are now tent cities which are being built outside most large metropolitan areas, one of the largest of which is in Los Angeles. A report from the BBC highlights the consequence of the U.S. sub-prime meltdown and the fears that the crisis is growing. YouTube LINK The homelessness situation has grown so rapidly in the United States, tha

By JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press Writer DES ARC, Ark. - Forecasters warned communities in the Arkansas prairie along the White River that they could suffer their worst flooding in more than a quarter-century in the aftermath of torrential, deadly rainstorms. The threat comes even though last week’s downpours have been replaced by clear, sunny weather. “You may be [...]

Report from the BBC, reporting that tens of thousands of US citizens are fleeing to Canada as economic refugees. Also a report on www.chycho.com Canadians will also need to be prepared for this influx, especially considering that the average processing time for a refugee claim in Canada is currently 14.2 months, “a period during which the [...]

By CHRISTOPHER LEONARD, Associated Press Writer VALLEY PARK, Mo. - Residents in this community along the Meramec River are crossing their fingers that the town’s new earthen levee, built to withstand a 100-year flood, will pass its first big test. The surging Meramec was expected to crest at a record 40 feet on Saturday — 24 feet [...]

If your house is flooded because of plumbing issues, it may not be as disastrous as a flood created by really bad weather disasters, but it might still damage hardwood floors and other possessions in our home. Drying the water up as fast as you can is the most important thing. The less amount of [...]

Mozambique continues to suffer from excessive rain fall this season. Last month, it was Cyclone Ivan, last week it was Cyclone Jokwe.It looks like the prediction we made early January unfortunately came true. In an earlier post, I showed pictures of the flooding from January. Here is a pictorial update from the relief operation on the ground, by Joakim Kembro, one of our colleagues who just returned from Caia in Mozambique.This is why we do this work:Moving food relief by barges and by air:Anyone who thinks we live and work in poshy offices, think again...:Actual food distributions:Nice sunsets are an added bonus:Click on the collage for the slide show:Pictures courtesy Joakim Kembro

When it comes to severe weather, the number one killer is not Hurricanes. It is not tornadoes. It’s not even lightning. Believe it or not, the number one severe weather related killer is flooding. Today, in honor of Pennsylvania Severe Weather Week, we are going to discuss flash flooding. Flash flooding happens when [...]

Local residents in Broadgate are invited to a Flood Risk meeting at the Gujarat Centre on South Meadow Lane this Thursday evening 24th January at 7pm.This meeting has been organised by the local councillors for the Broadgate area as they are concerned that a number of local residents are not aware of the new flood warning system which was recently launched by the Environment Agency for the Broadgate area, and missed out on the previous meeting about this issue.It is hoped that officers from the Environment Agency will be present to explain the new warning system and the flood risk issues for the Broadgate area, how local people can best protect their homes, and how you can find out more about the benefits of registering for the warning scheme.click on the poster to enlarge it for more deta

From The Pacific Ocean Comes a very cold storm and heavy rains to the northen California which means a very Cruel Atmosphere Circumistances to the people living there On Friday 4 , 2008 .More than two already predited that the storm will hit on Friday , It hits the power down which force more than Million person to move to Oregon Border , Also 850000 are Still without power or gas according to Pacific Gas & Electronic Read More -storm.html

In October, the Tabasco region in Mexico suffered from heavy rains. The soil was already saturated from earlier tropical storms, and could no longer absorb the rain. It caused major flooding and mud slides. Here are some pictures we received earlier from the region.Pictures by Elisabeth Sagastume (with thanks to Carlos Melendez)For updated humanitarian news, check out The Other World News

The Flooding Review by Sir Michael Pitt into this year's unprecedented flooding in Britain has now been published and strongly recommended that 'planning for flooding should have the same priority as terrorism or flu prevention' from the Government downwards, and also 'urged local government and emergency services to improve their knowledge and practices'.As the BBC report:'The review looked at the lessons to be learnt from the floods and highlights a long list of failings.They include:- no national flood emergency plan- no clear responsibility for dealing with urban flooding- no systematic stockpiling of emergency equipment, such as boats.According to the report, the floods in June and July led to the biggest loss of critical infrastructure since World War II.It said flooding is only likely to get worse and society needs to adapt.'"We're all facing up to climate change and there are all sorts of implications for the country in terms of having to adapt to that change," Sir Mich

At the Broadgate Open Area Forum, the Environment Agency explained their new flood warning scheme and the floodrisks faced by a number of Ribbleside communities - all in high risk flood zones due to the potential for fluvial flooding events (i.e. river-based rainfall spate waters and land run-off and drain problems rather than from the sea), and emphasised that:"The key message is that flooding is a risk and people who live in this area should start now to prepare for what they would do if their property was flooded."Whilst, as the Lancashire Evening Post report, the risks of a serious flood event in Broadgate and Penwortham are deemed to be approximately a one-in-75 year risk, this does mean we are at high risk - and that such an event may not wait 75 years before it arrives!Lower Penwortham residents will also have a chance to find out about the new flood warning scheme from the Environment Agency at the Penwortham Area Committee in Kingsfold Community Centre Tuesday 4th December at

A report has been published by the Local Government Association (LGA) today which claims that 'Action is needed "urgently"' to protect communities and infrastructure against flooding across the country.'The chairman of the LGA's environment board, Paul Bettison, said the summer floods had caused "carnage" and "ruined the lives of thousands of people" as well as costing billions.'The LGA argue that there urgently needs to be 'more investment in flood defences and drainage' - and that the three years Local Councils will have to wait to see the money pledged by the Government for these measures "is simply too long to wait"."There is no guarantee we will not see a repeat of the heavy rainfall which led to that flooding, and so it is vital we start improving our systems and defences as soon as possible."The government provided additional funding to deal with the clean-up operation over the summer. The prime minister's decision to invest more in flood defences was also a positive mov

In a previous post I reported on the airlifts of relief goods to North Uganda assisting with the flood emergency.I just got some pictures in from Uganda. Check here for more pictures.Pictures courtesy Hugo van Vuuren

Heavy rain leads to San Marco flooding. Repeated Northeasters have led to some of the heaviest rain for some time.  As of last accounts over six inches have fallen which has led to streets & sidewalks being under water. The good news is ...

Legalview Provides up to Date Mesothelioma Information as Recent Flooding Exposes Asbestos Danger Asbestos discovered after flooding of Redlands City Hall; LegalView offers wealth of asbestos and Mesothelioma guidance. Denver, CO (PRWEB) October 25, 2007 -- When City Hall in Redlands City, California was flooded last week with gray water backed up from the city's sewage system, the initial

Rio Ulúa is the large river in the center of mapmarked in blue (in red farther north)Click to enlargeRio Ulúa, one of the major rivers of Honduras, is now flooding its banks. but as in most Central American countries, primarily the poor live on or near the river banks and high risk areas. People are often reluctant to leave their home and belongings but are being removed by force when necessary. A total of 43,000 persons are now located in shelters. No deaths or injuries have been reported in Honduras at this time.Rains have not been near the predicted 10-15 inches (25-38 cm.) as a result of Hurricane Felix, but rains over the mountains in a widespread area drained into rivers and creeks which are now draining into the Rio Ulúa.COPECO has declared a red alert for all low areas along the Ulúa. COPECO teams working with police, firefighters, and military are efficiently effecting the evacuations. In some cases they are using huge trucks to load people and some of their belongings

Nearly all New York-area transportation was affected by the rains. “Due to severe flooding throughout the subway system, there are extensive delays on all subway lines,” said a statement from the Metro Transit Authority (MTA). “Customers are advised when at all possible to use bus service.” New York subway riders listen to an annoucement made by the Metro Transit Authority. The weather played havoc with commuters and travelers throughout the tri-state area. Frustrated commuters in Columbus Circle in New York City. The heavy rain caused flooding that disrupted service for commuter trains and the subway. PATH train service across northern New Jersey and the Newark Light Rail system was also disrupted. Crowds line up for a bus in New York’s Columbus Circle . Markets open on-time despite N.Y. flooding Trading at the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market began as scheduled Wednesday in spite of violent thunderstorms and flash floods that

I really must have had too many glasses of vino! My mate nipped out back for a fag and said it was raining and that there was a bit of thunder. Still, I had no idea things got this bad. Cheers to Andy Scoffin for the snap of Dane Bank Avenue near Thirlmere Road...

A lazy day, so one of those Haslington images I grabbed last Saturday. Just before you head into the village (from the Crewe side) I noticed this farmer's field and the extent of the flooding and how wet the land was, despite it being rain-free for a couple of days. Crewe wasn't badly hit but even this would affect day-to-day operations. Unless you've got a tractor, forget it!

This week I'm helping out a friend who needed childcare for her baby while her regular sitter is on vacation. It's been awhile since we had a baby around these parts, and I can't help but relive memory after memory of my own children and some of my friends new babies. It was wasn't too long ago I was a newlywed living in Southern California and waiting to start our own family. My husband,

Please Support Victims of Sinú River Flooding'Save The Ribble' has received this urgent call from Friends of the Earth Colombia (CENSAT Agua Viva), it has many chilling echoes of the situation in Britain, where residents of Hull and Doncaster still face official inaction weeks after catastrophic flooding to their homes:After intense rain showers more than 20,000 people living on the banks of the Sin River in San Pelayo, Cereté Lorica in Montería, Colombia were forced to find temporary shelter or be relocated to higher land. Their lands and homes are now under water from the June 29 inundations, which over-ran the Urrá Dam on the Sin River. Pets and livestock were lost, as reported by ASPROCIG the Producers' Association of the Greater Sin Region.Sinú residents face poverty after flooding exacerbated by the Urrá damThe same source confirmed that 600 of the 20,000 affected people are part of the social resistance process to the Urrá Dam. These are the communities who noticed the

The summer of 2007, in the United Kingdom at least, hasn't exactly been what many people and businesses would have hoped for. With record rainfall in many parts of the UK, people and businesses have had to deal with flooding, storm damage and in some cases fatalities.So is Climate Change anything to do with this unusual summer weather and is it indeed something we should get used to on a more regular basis? Or is summer 2007 just a freak occurence that isn't likely to hit our homes and businesses more often?If you read the press or watch the news then unfortunately there seems no definative answers to these questions so whilst the "experts" are looking into why these storms and flooding has occured, Northern Counties Insurance Brokers have come up with these useful tips on how you can help avoid flooding for your business.PRE LOSS1) Ensure where possible all electrical equipment and stock is stored at least four feet above ground2) Turn off electrical equipment apart from burglar ala

You might have heard about the floods in parts of England this week, after two days of really heavy rain. Getting flooded out of your home must be horrible and there is very little you can do as an individual to prevent it. But - sorry to sound like an old curmodgeon, there is no excuse for not getting home insurance if you have any possessions that you value. If you are buying a new TV make

What a week! Anyone who’s been watching the news will have seen a bit about the severe flooding ‘going about’. I live in a small place called Hessle, which must have had one footpath not blocked off by the police and army. It’s rubbish. I hate getting wet, and especially wet and cold. And although havin a pond instead of a back garden made me feel fancy for a bit, it got boring pretty quick. Some plces though got it really nasty with major floods claiming more than one life so in hindsight we got off pretty lucky. And the only thing that can make being waist deep in dirty water worse….a piece of soggy poo floating 6 inches from your nose! Seriously will people please clean up their dogs crud. Surely if this flooding has taught us anything, please let it be that dog/cat poo is rubbish. Poo and flood waters don’t mix!….or rather they do, and make a grotty kind of soup, which is just gross! Best wishes to anyone else who got trapped in it!

Bloody hell, the weather has been rough lately, hasn’t it? Basically, were suffering very unseasonal weather in the UK at the moment, with floods in some areas of the country. I think everywhere in the UK has seen a lot of rain in the past few days. It’s not global warming, oh no, it’s god telling us to cancel Wimbledon for the vain UK hope, television ruining, most pointless “sport” in the history of the world. There were some casualties in the family due to the weather. My mum, who has never flown, decided that she didn’t want to spend her first trip on a plane (which was today) with a hell of a lot of turbulence, so cancelled her short break to Milan. Being in a similar position and still being a little apprehensive of flying even now, I can’t say I blame her. I can blame her for going to Chester with both my brothers, and going to the fabulous Temple Bar. The bastards. They do the nicest curry there, and spent the day drinking and playing i

These images are of Moricetown Canyon, a tourist trap, about 30 minutes north of Smithers, where the Bulkley River squeezes through a narrow canyon. The top image is of the river at it's lowest, which is usually in the late summer. The lower pic was taken (the same spot) very recently.Unfortunately, the area we were sandbagging recently is becoming flooded regardless, as the river overflowed it's banks downstream of the dike and is working it's way back. The evacuations are well under way.But like I said before, it's the other towns that have mass populations living on river flood plains that are the real concern. Terrace BC has declared a state of emergency I hear.The Bulkley River heads NW to Terrace.The Fraser River (Prince George) heads south, where the problems will increasingly arise as this mass of water makes its way down to southwestern BC.Thanks to Beaner for the images.When I say that other areas have it worse than we do, here are a couple of pictures of the Skeena River

The Bulkley River has gone over it's banks in a few places in the Smithers area already. Our Par 3 golf course is now submerged.Today I left work early to help my cousins and many other volunteers sandbag the banks of the river to help prevent about 20 homes from getting washed out.The hot weather on the weekend followed by the wet system that moved in on Sunday have made problems worse and is only going to get worse yet. The peak of this flooding is estimated to be 2 weeks away still. We could very well see the worst flooding from this river in recorded history. Possibly.While my sympathy for people living on flood plains only goes so far, it is quite saddening to see the potential devastation here.Hopefully, the dikes that we put up today hold up. But they may not.If they don't, I'll capture as many images as possible, and use the proper setting on my wife's camera this time (hence the black and white!)CTV news made an appearance at the worst site today. The footage is limited, b

Communities and home-owners along the banks of the Fraser, Bulkey and Skeena Rivers in British Columbia are on evacuation warning. The earliest evacuations could begin on Tuesday in northern BC, as a low-pressure storm system moves over B.C from the southwest, probably dumping large amounts of rain.(pictured).The 33 degree celsius-plus weather has already raised the rivers by several feet this weekend, as there is still a lot of snow in the many mountain ranges along Western BC. Way too much snow.If the storm system brings a lot of rain and the temperatures rise again later in the week, we could see the biggest flooding in this area in years. The river levels are forecasted to be the highest since 1972.For now, even in my hometown of Smithers, residents flock to the rivers occasionally to check the levels and watch the water come up. Honestly, our dark, curious sides actually want to see nature inflict it's wrath. Hell, I love natural disasters even if it is at the expense of others'

After the recent flooding that occured in Westchester County, FEMA has set up several sites to help the victims of these floods. They are trying to educate public how to protect themselves and what to do to avoid damage during the next flood to from the FEMA website:"Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states.However, all floods are not alike. Some floods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days. But flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without any visible signs of rain. Flash floods often have a dangerous wall of roaring water that carries rocks, mud, and other debris and can sweep away most things in its path. Overland flooding occurs outside a defined river or stream, such as when a levee is breached, but still can be destructive. Flooding can also occur when a dam breaks, producing effects s

Flooding... μια θάλασσα δεδομένα! ... εδω και κάποιο -μικρό- διάστημα ψάχνω να βρώ και εγώ μια πρόσκληση για το Joost και σκεπτόμενος πόσοι άλλοι ψάχνουν και εκεινοι άρχισα να αναρωτιέμαι αν βγει στην κανονική του ροή το Joost και το Joost B και το Joost Γ, τα δεδομένα που θα αρχίσουν να κινούνται στο δίκτυο θα πολλαπλασιαστούν με ταχύτατους ρυθμούς. Ηδη η SET τεχνολογία υπόσχεται βελτίωση των

Oxfam emergency teams are responding to severe flooding in Jakarta and surrounding areas, providing assistance to those affected. Oxfam emergency teams are responding to the severe flooding that caused devastation in Jakarta and surrounding areas last week by providing assistance to affected areas.Updates on Indonesia affected by the Indonesia: Floods - Feb 2007 emergency. GLIDE No. FL-2007-000023-IDN 08 Feb 2007 DSS Indonesia: Flood Areas in Jakarta, Banten, West Jawa Provinces (as of 8 Feb 2007) (PDF, 517k) 08 Feb 2007 DSS Indonesia: Flood Areas in Jakarta, Banten, West Jawa Provinces (as of 6 Feb 2007) (PDF, 704k) 07 Feb 2007 MDA GS Indonesia: Flood Information Product - West of Jakarta (zoom) Derived from Radarsat-1 (Feb 2007) (PDF, 227k) 07 Feb 2007 MDA GS Indonesia: Flood Information Product - East of Jakarta (zoom) Derived from Radarsat-1 (Feb 2007) (PDF, 212k)

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The River Ribble and its Estuary, and our Green Belt/floodplain areas are locally, nationally, and internationally important to wildlife, as well as important to local communities.This is why the Ribble is protected by UK, EU, and International law, why the Green Belt has been protected from development for decades, and why the Environment Agency recommend that no building development should be allowed on the floodplain, or other areas at Significant Risk of flooding. Local residents are concerned about the potentially devastating effects that certain elements of the Riverworks proposals would have on the environment (particularly a Ribble Barrage or weir, and building developments on the Ribble's Green Belt which is also its floodplain), both in terms of wildlife and the ecosystem, and in terms of potentially increasing flood risk to our communities.In response to our concerns, has there been an assurance that no such scheme will be pursued? No: there appears instead to have been an