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Heavy rains in Australia’s east bring more pain to storm-hit residents

ReutersJanuary 1, 20240

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Heavy rains lashed parts of Australia’s east on Monday, triggering flash flooding, inundating roads and bringing more pain for some residents reeling after the intense thunderstorms that hit the region over the Christmas holidays. The northeastern New South Wales and southeastern Queensland regions were pounded by a wild weather system overnight, with several towns taking roughly a month’s rainfall over 24 hours to Monday morning. More heavy rain is forecast until Tuesday morning, with totals set to exceed 250 mm (9.8 inches), more than the January average. “This situation continues to be dangerous and dynamic,” Miriam Bradbury,

US Northwest rains winding down amid record high temperatures

ReutersDecember 6, 20230

(Reuters) – An atmospheric river that has drenched the U.S. Northwest forced more road closures on Wednesday, but the worst of the rain appeared to be winding down with record high temperatures moving in. Rivers crested throughout Washington state and Oregon where as much as 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) fell over 48 hours while a weather front stalled over the area, according to the National Weather Service. The weather system was moving south, providing some relief for Washington while pelting Oregon and parts of northern California, said Rich Otto, a meteorologist for the Weather Prediction Center,

Tropical Storm Ophelia lashes Mid-Atlantic with fierce winds, heavy rains

ReutersSeptember 23, 20230

By Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Ophelia came ashore on Saturday along the Atlantic Coast where it doused the region with torrential downpours and unrelenting winds that caused flooding and widespread power outages. Nearly 8 million people across the Mid-Atlantic – from New York to South Carolina – were under tropical storm, storm surge and flooding warnings as of midday on Saturday, the National Weather Service said. After making landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina around 6:15 a.m. EDT (10:15 UTC), Ophelia was moving inland on a northerly path as it dumped heavy downpours and whipped strong winds in

Argentina wheat sales stall as farmers wait for election, rains

ReutersSeptember 22, 20230

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s sales of the upcoming wheat crop are the slowest in seven years, delayed by farmers waiting for heavier rainfall and gambling on the result of the country’s Oct. 22 presidential election, with some candidates pledging tax cuts on grains exports. Argentina, a major exporter of wheat, along with soy and corn, has recorded just 1.51 million metric tons of pre-sales of the upcoming 2023/24 harvest by Sept. 13, latest government data showed this week, the slowest since 2016/17 and a sharp drop from recent years. This figure compares with 5.28 million tons

South China small businesses start to count cost of record rains

ReutersSeptember 9, 20230

By Nicoco Chan DONGGUAN, China (Reuters) – Shop owners in a town in China’s southern manufacturing heartland tried to clean up the mess and started to count the cost of Typhoon Haikui on Saturday, as the lingering storm lumbered west after wreaking havoc. Two days after making landfall, Haikui brought the heaviest rains since records began 140 years ago to Hong Kong with more than 200 mm (8 inches) falling in the territory, killing two people and injuring more than 140, state media reported. Flooding in the neighbouring tech hub of Shenzhen knocked out subways and transport in the worst-hit

Chile heavy rains likely caused over $1 billion in agriculture losses

ReutersAugust 28, 20230

SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Heavy rains in Chile’s central south farming region last week may have caused at least $1 billion in losses, according to estimates by authorities and the industry. The extreme weather conditions led the government to declare a state of catastrophe last week as dangerous rains pounded isolated communities and at least three people dead. The government of President Gabriel Boric issued last week an agricultural emergency for 100 municipalities, approving some $8.3 million to replace irrigation infrastructure, canal systems and other aid measures for farmers, who called for more help. “We are talking about damage of more

Heavy Rains Anticipated in New York City Today

Jessica WoodsAugust 7, 20230

NEW YORK, NY – Rain could blanket the Big Apple today as residents can expect showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Some of these storms could bring heavy rainfall. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and the high temperature will be near 82 degrees. A south wind will blow at 8 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11 pm. Between 11 pm

At least two die as heavy rains hit Slovenia, forcing evacuations

ReutersAugust 5, 20230

KAMNIK, Slovenia (Reuters) -At least two people died as torrential rains hit northern and western Slovenia on Friday, causing floods, cutting power and disrupting traffic. Two men from the Netherlands died, possibly after being hit by lightning, Slovenian press agency STA reported. The Dutch government confirmed the deaths but not the cause. An elderly Slovenian woman also died during the storm, though authorities were still looking into the circumstances, STA added. Slovenia’s Environment Agency has issued a red warning against large-scale flooding. Meteorologists say the heavy rains, which are expected to spread to neighbouring Croatia and Bosnia further to the

Exclusive-Ivory Coast halts cocoa forward sales as rains hit production

ReutersJuly 13, 20230

By Ange Aboa ABOISSO, Ivory Coast (Reuters) – Ivory Coast has stopped selling contracts for cocoa exports for the 2023-2024 season after heavy rains battered and flooded farms in the world’s top cocoa-producing nation in recent weeks, the head of the country’s cocoa sector regulator told Reuters. With cocoa prices currently at record levels due to concerns over supplies, the suspension of sales will come as a blow to the country which the United Nations says is reliant on cocoa for 40% of its export earnings. Yves Brahima Kone, director general of the Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) said sales

US Midwest drought expands, but forecast rains offer relief to crops

ReutersJune 29, 20230

By Karl Plume CHICAGO (Reuters) – The most intense drought to hit the U.S. Midwest farm belt since 2012 deepened over the past week, sapping soil moisture and threatening crop yield potential in the heaviest corn and soybean production areas of the United States. But a series of rain storms forecast over the next two weeks in the southern and central Midwest could help stabilize or improve crop conditions that have been eroding for weeks and recharge soil moisture just ahead of the corn crop’s critical pollination period in late July. The improving weather outlook triggered steep breaks in corn

Heavy rains raise threat of powdery mildew for Jersey zucchini growers

Lifestyle and FamilyJune 17, 20230

After more than a month without rain, New Jersey gardeners this week are dealing with another problem. The arrival of spring rains and the conditions for powdery mildew on their zucchini plants that are just starting to blossom and fruit. Zucchini is a versatile and delicious vegetable that finds its way into numerous recipes and gardeners’ hearts. However, one common challenge that often plagues zucchini plants is powdery mildew. This fungal disease can significantly affect plant health and yield. The first way to fight against powdery mildew has passed, but choosing the right varieties is important. : Begin your powdery

Coastal flooding anticipated as heavy rains continue at Jersey Shore

Dinesh PatelApril 30, 20230

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for inland areas of Ocean County, New Jersey on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The alert warns that minor coastal flooding is possible in the region, with several instances of flooding likely to occur, particularly in urban and poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams. Residents are encouraged to visit the website weather.gov/phi/ehwo to stay updated on potential weather hazards in the region. The National Weather Service also issued a coastal flood advisory for Ocean County, New Jersey, which remains in effect until 10:00 PM

Heavy rains forecast for cyclone-hit areas of New Zealand

ReutersFebruary 21, 20230

By Lewis Jackson (Reuters) – Parts of cyclone-stricken New Zealand could see heavy rains from Thursday as relief and recovery efforts continue and tens of thousands remain without power after Cyclone Gabrielle tore across the country’s North Island last week. The cyclone hit the North Island’s northernmost region on Feb. 12 and tracked down the east coast, inflicting widespread destruction and killing at least 11 people. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has called Gabrielle New Zealand’s biggest natural disaster this century. Hard-hit regions across the north east, where 13,000 remain without power and 1,300 are in emergency shelters, are set for

Heavy rains and snow clobber California and more is on the way

ReutersJanuary 7, 20230

By Rich McKay (Reuters) – Yet another “atmospheric river” of dense, moist tropical air will clobber California on Monday with rain and mountain snow – the fifth of the weather phenomenon since Christmas – even as the state was being pummeled by storms this weekend, forecasters said. The current bout of heavy showers and gale-force winds swept into the northwestern corner of California late on Friday and spread southward into the San Francisco Bay Area and centralcoast on Saturday afternoon and will linger on Sunday, said David Roth a meteorologist from the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. “But, oh

Heavy rains force road closures in Teaneck

Jessica WoodsDecember 23, 20220

TEANECK, NJ – Rain has forced the closure of several roads across Teaneck. Police are advising motorists to use caution and to plan alternative routes during the morning commute. Due to the heavy rain, there are multiple road closures at this time. The following roads are closed and impassable: Taft Road behind BF Middle SchoolWindsor Road and Forest AvenueNew Bridge and River RoadNew Bridge and Old New Bridge RoadBeatrice Street and Belle Avenue Please use alternate routes and avoid the areas.

Analysis-Weak forint rains on Hungary’s ‘no more hikes’ parade

ReutersOctober 12, 20220

By Krisztina Than BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s central bank tightened forint liquidity further on Wednesday at a deposit tender as part of its latest efforts to shore up the currency, but too much is stacked against it to provide relief any time soon. The forint, which hit new all-time lows this week, has become a basket-case among its Central European peers as Hungary’s huge energy imports bill, which widened its current account deficit, and a funding row with Brussels makes it especially vulnerable amid sell-off in riskier assets triggered by a surging dollar. And it could get worse before getting

Floods, landslides kill dozens as monsoon rains lash northern, eastern India

ReutersAugust 21, 20220

By Saurabh Sharma and Jatindra Dash LUCKNOW/BHUBANESHWAR, India (Reuters) – Floods and landslides triggered by intense monsoon rains killed at least 50 people in northern and eastern India over the last three days, officials said on Sunday. The rains overwhelmed hundreds of villages, sweeping away houses and leaving residents stranded as rescue crews have been racing to evacuate survivors. Earlier this month the federal weather office had predicted that India was likely to receive an average amount of rain in August and September, pointing to overall good crop yields in Asia’s third-biggest economy that relies on farming to boost growth

Rains pounding New Zealand ease, more people forced from their homes

ReutersAugust 20, 20220

(Reuters) – Torrential rains eased on Saturday in New Zealand’s northern and central regions after four days of downpours forced hundreds of people from their homes, although there were 100 new evacuations overnight. The South Island city of Nelson has been the worst affected, with hundreds of homes evacuated over the week, and some rendered uninhabitable. Towns in the North Island have also been cut off, as floods submerged roads and homes. “Things going forward look quite different from this past week,” the Metservice weather forecaster said in a Twitter post. “Most of the rainfall activity is still mainly in

Toyota deepens production cut for July to 5,200 vehicles on heavy rains

ReutersJuly 29, 20220

TOKYO – Heavy rains in western Japan will cost Toyota Motor Corp an additional 1,000 or so vehicles in lost production in July, the automaker said on Friday, bringing its total estimated cut in output for the month to 5,200. It marks the second time this week that Toyota has revised its expected cut in domestic production, which it initially said would total 4,000 vehicles. Heavy rain in Toyota’s home prefecture of Aichi and surrounding areas hit parts procurement and caused the automaker to suspend production at some lines in domestic factories, it has previously said. Toyota said it would

Flooding in Pakistan kills dozens as heavy monsoon rains lash the country

ReutersJuly 9, 20220

By Gul Yousefzai QUETTA, Pakistan – Intense floods killed dozens of people and left hundreds homeless in Pakistan, officials said on Saturday, as heavy monsoon rains battered the country. In the southern province of Balochistan, 57 people, including women and children, were killed after being swept away in flood waters, according to Ziaullah Langove, the disaster and home affairs advisor to the province’s chief minister, adding that eight dams had burst due to the heavy rains. Hundreds more were left homeless after their homes collapsed in the rain and flooding, he said, adding monsoon rains were continuing. In north-western Khyber

North Korean streets flooded as heavy rains exacerbate economic crisis

ReutersJuly 8, 20220

SEOUL – North Korean towns along the border with China were flooded this week after heavy rain, threatening to exacerbate an already critical food and economic situation in the country. North Korea state broadcasters said the city of Sinuiju had reported its heaviest rainfall of the year on Thursday, with at least 132.5 mm (5.2 inches) of rain by 4 p.m. Video footage showed buses and other vehicles driving through water that had filled intersections, while pedestrians waded nearby. To the east, in North Hamgyong Province, officials were working to ensure water supplies remained sanitary by supervising sewage disposal and

U.S. rains unlikely to help smallest Oklahoma wheat crop since 2014

ReutersMay 5, 20220

CHICAGO – Rains this week in the U.S. Plains arrived too late to help much of the winter wheat in Oklahoma, the No. 2 U.S. producer of the grain, where farmers will soon begin harvesting the smallest crop in eight years, a state wheat official said Thursday. “Unfortunately I do think it is a little too late in most instances for us,” Mike Schulte, executive director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, said of this week’s precipitation. A crop shortfall in Oklahoma adds to a dire global wheat supply picture, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shut down ports and knocked the

Heavy rains in Australia trigger fresh round of flood evacuations

ReutersMarch 29, 20220

SYDNEY -Heavy rains drenched east Australia on Tuesday, triggering evacuation orders for thousands of flood-weary residents for the second time this month as authorities warned the intense weather is likely to persist for the next 24 hours. The death toll from the latest floods rose to two as a man was found dead in Queensland state after his vehicle became stuck in floodwaters. Several towns across northern New South Wales and southeast Queensland were still battling to clear tonnes of debris after devastating floods earlier in March killed at least 21 people and swept away hundreds of farms, houses and

Brazilian power sector to benefit from rains, despite higher oil prices – ONS

ReutersMarch 8, 20220

RIO DE JANEIRO – The improvement in the level of Brazil’s main hydroelectric reservoirs should ease the costs of operating the electricity system this year, even as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine raises the prices of natural gas and oil, said the general director of the National Electric System Operator (ONS), Luiz Carlos Ciocchi on Tuesday. In an interview with Reuters, Ciocchi said the expectation is for a relief in energy prices in the country with the reduction of the costly thermoelectric power. The operator predicts that lakes in Brazil’s main hydroelectric reservoirs will end March at 60% of

Australia evacuates tens of thousands as heavy rains threaten Sydney

ReutersMarch 2, 20220

By Renju Jose and Kirsty Needham SYDNEY -Tens of thousands of Sydney residents were ordered to evacuate in the night on Wednesday as major flooding hit the western fringe of the city of 5 million, with torrential rain continuing to batter Australia’s east coast. Thirteen people have been killed as the extreme weather has moved from Queensland state into New South Wales (NSW), submerging town centres, washing away homes and cutting power lines, the latest four deaths recorded in the worst-hit northern NSW town of Lismore. Rivers in Sydney’s west rose rapidly on Wednesday evening, prompting the night evacuation of