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Maharashtra state hit by crop loss after unseasonal rain

The Indian Express reports on crop losses suffered by farmers in Maharashtra state after unseasonal rains hit the area earlier this month (March 2015): Worsening the existing agrarian crisis in Maharashtra, unseasonal rains across the state over the past two … Continue reading

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Malawi floods devastation far worse than first thought

The Guardian reports that the damage from floods in Malawi is reported to be much greater than originally thought: Nearly a quarter of a million people, more than originally thought, have been affected by the devastating floods that ripped through … Continue reading

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Floods Force Evacuations in Greece, Albania and Macedonia

Weather.com reports on the heavy rain and flooding hitting parts of Southern Europe: Prolonged, persistent rainfall has led to big problems for southern Europe, where flooding has forced people from their homes and caused several creeks to overflow. The flash … Continue reading

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Alice Springs and Bendigo flood as South Australia braces for heavy rain

The Guardian reports on events in south Australia as communities there prepare for the heaviest rainfall in decades: Emergency crews were bracing for a busy weekend, with heavy rain and flooding set to hit South Australia, while Alice Springs and Bendigo … Continue reading

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Wrecks, Floods, Mudslides: Rain Pounds California

NBC Bay Area reports on the heavy rain storms that have been affecting the state in recent days: Rain pelted the Bay Area for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, leading to a flurry of car wrecks, flooding and mudslide … Continue reading

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