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Landslides near Nepal’s Annapurna trek route kill at least 30

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Jim Brennan

ABC.net reports on deadly landslides in Nepal: “Landslides triggered by torrential rain in Nepal have swept through villages, killing at least 30 people close to the nation’s most popular trekking circuit, home ministry officials have said. The landslides struck the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Jim Brennan

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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Several die in south of France flash floods

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Jim Brennan

Euronews reports on the damage caused by recent freak weather events in the south of France: Flash floods caused by torrential rain in the south of France have left at least four people dead and two missing, including a young … Continue reading →

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