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US: Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage in California, firefighters struggle against blaze | PICS
World | Jun 17, 2024, 09:28 PM ISTStrong and unpredictable winds resulted in massive wildfires in California on Sunday, leading to thousands being evacuated from the area. The blaze, dubbed the Post Fire, was just 2 per cent contained and has wreaked considerable destruction, although no injuries have been reported so far.
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Russians stage rare protest as dam burst triggers floods in Orenburg, thousands at risk | VIDEO
World | Apr 09, 2024, 07:00 PM ISTRussia declared a 'federal emergency' in the flood-hit areas of Orenburg, where more than 10,000 homes are submerged and 4,000 people have been evacuated. The water levels are expected to rise due to swiftly melting snow across swathes of the Ural Mountains and Siberia.
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Yamuna water inching towards unprecedented level, 1 drowns
India | Jun 19, 2013, 08:42 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jun 19: Low-lying areas along the Yamuna were today flooded as water level in the river inched closer to breaking the 207.49 metres mark, the highest in recorded history, prompting the authorities to
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Cyclone Mahasen: Thousands evacuated in Bangladesh
World | May 16, 2013, 07:10 AM ISTDhaka, May 16: Around 200 cyclone centres have been set up across Bangladesh and thousands of residents in coastal areas evacuated following forecast of cyclone Mahasen hitting the country Thursday at 4 p.m.Local TV channels
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Thousands Evacuated After Wild Fire Rages Near Reno
World | Nov 19, 2011, 08:56 PM ISTReno, Nevada, Nov 19: A massive inferno burning across the mountains of northwest Nevada has evacuated thousands from the area to residents horror as firefighters fight for the many homes and potential lives swept up
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China Flood Deaths Rise To 57, Thousands Evacuated
World | Sep 20, 2011, 01:01 PM ISTBeijing, Sept 20: Heavy rains and floods across China have left 57 people dead, dozens of others missing and hundreds injured, while more than a million residents have been evacuated from their homes, the government