Australia gets much-needed relief as rains begin to put out bushfires
Australia's fire-ravaged East Coast is getting some relief as heavy rains sweep the region, putting out numerous fires. This is the biggest rainfall the area has seen in 20 years and has also provided the local farmer's relief from an extended drought. Meteorologists claim the rainfall will stick around for a couple of days.
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Air India plane crash kills 18 people
Air India plane crash kills 18 people
An Air India Express plane crashed in the South Indian state of Kerala after skidding off the runway and breaking into two while landing at Kozhikode Calicut International Airport. At least 18 people died in the crash, including both pilots, with up to 30 others receiving treatment for serious injuries, according to CV Anand, Central Industrial Security Force's Inspector General
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India’s biggest city sees heaviest single-day rain in 46 years
Colaba area of India’s biggest city Mumbai reported its heaviest single-day rainfall in August in 46 years on Wednesday, rain and cyclonic winds with a speed of up to 107kmph hit the city and its neighboring areas disrupted suburban train and bus services. All offices, barring essential services, remained shut
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Hurricane Hanna arrives in Southern Texas
Hurricane Hanna arrives in Southern Texas
According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Hanna has made landfall in southern Texas, with US officials warning of life-threatening storm surge, strong winds and heavy rains. Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 32 counties, saying the coronavirus outbreak would complicate the work of the emergency services. Hanna made landfall on Padre Island on Saturday, With winds up to 90mph (145km/h), the storm was tearing roofs off homes
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Australia to isolate 6.6 million people
Australia to isolate 6.6 million people
Australia will isolate 6.6 million people in the state of Victoria from the rest of the nation at 11.59 p.m. on Tuesday, as authorities take drastic action to control a coronavirus outbreak in the city of Melbourne. The border between Victoria and New South Wales (NSW), Australia's two most-populous states will be closed for the first time since the pandemic began, Victorian State Premier Daniel Andrews announced Monday
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