Heavy rains and floods in Australia

Australian Government issued warnings about heavy rainfalls and floods around various parts (Queensland and New South Wells the most) http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/flood/floodwatch1.shtml According to the Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/nov/11/warnings-of-life-threatening-flooding-in-queensland-and-nsw-after-deluges-trigger-emergency-rescues and other relevant media, heavy rainfall two days ago affected those regions and caused a lot of floods when rivers were overwhelmed by lot of water.…

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At least 16 people have been killed in floods and landslides in Sri Lanka

According to here https://apnews.com/article/floods-sri-lanka-drownings-monsoons-44d49142f3dded7780032fe11eea65b6 and many other media, At least 16 people have been killed in floods and landslides in Sri Lanka caused by heavy rains, which have lasted for more than a week, officials said. The Center for Crisis Situations announced that more than 5,000 people were evacuated from…

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UN report found that migratory species are the most vulnerable to plastic pollution

Migratory species are likely to be among the most vulnerable to plastic pollution according to a new study released today by the CMS (Secretariat of the UN's Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals). They found that plastic pollution can also affect other migratory and resident species…

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6 countries without coronavirus for now

According to N1 https://rs.n1info.com/svet/a670761-drzave-bez-koronavirusa/ there are 6 countries in the world, which do not have coronavirus cases for now.  Out of a total of 193 countries that are full members of the United Nations, and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are no official coronavirus cases in 6…

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Japan will release radioactive water from Fukushima into the Pacific ocean

According to N1 https://rs.n1info.com/svet/japan-ce-ispustati-radioaktivnu-vodu-iz-fukusime-u-tihi-okean/ Japanese government plans to release purified but still radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean! This radioactive water is supposed to be released in 2023, after some after the construction of the facility. Also, they plan to promote Fukushima products in restaurants and…

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A devastating earthquake hit Haiti

Another disaster happened. A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7,2 hit Haiti on Saturday. As for now, it is confirmed that 1297 people died in the quake. People in Haiti are still searching for the missing in the ruins because the exact number of missing and injured is still…

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The Queensland government bought the Wild Duck Island to protect vulnerable turtles

According to the statement made by the Queensland Government of Australia, https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/92167 they recently bought Wild Duck Island to protect endangered nesting turtles. Flatback turtles are unique to Australia, and they are classed as vulnerable. Environment Minister Megan Scanlon said that the lease buy-back (on World Turtle Day) is an effort…

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90 victims of building collapse at Surfside confirmed

On June 24, 2021, a 12-story beachfront condominium in the Surfside, (Miami's suburb) partially collapsed. It was a great tragedy as many people lost lives and got hurt. As of today, July 12, it has been confirmed a total of 90 dead people, 11 injured, and up to 31 unaccounted…

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Hurricane Elsa approaches Cuba

Hurricane Elsa is a currently active tropical cyclone affecting parts of the Caribbean and the southeast USA. At least 4 people were killed by Elsa across the Caribbean so far. Hurricane Elsa is the first hurricane to hit Barbados in 66 years. On Barbados island, the Elsa caused widespread power…

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China Nuclear power plant leak report

It has been reported that there is a "immediate radiological threat" and leak in Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong (around 125 kms, south-east from Hong Kong). A French company that is partly the owner and helps in the work, noted that the Chinese security administration has raised acceptable limits…

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