Floods
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Pregnant woman clings to tree to escape rising North Carolina floodwaters
Rescuers jumped into action after discovering a pregnant woman clinging to a tree in rising North Carolina floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. In video of the incident, her fiancé and one of their children are seen
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Classic Porsche driver caught on camera attempting to drive through floods
This is the bizarre moment a driver attempted to drive his very low-slung classic Porsche through torrential floods in America. The video was captured in the Lynn area of Massachusetts where heavy rain had caused chaotic flooding throughout the
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Rescuers save mother and child from Hurricane Matthew floods
A mother and child were dramatically saved after their car was swept away by a flood. The incredible rescue was caught on camera by the Fayetville Police Department as they dealt with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Officers were patrolling
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Can the government control the weather?
On the night of 15 August 1952 the worst flood in British history swept through the tiny seaside village of Lynmouth. Ninety million tonnes of water devastated the area, killing 35 people and leaving more than 400 people homeless. See also:
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Coffins float in street after Louisiana flooding
As fatal floods continue to consume the streets of Louisiana, another concern has citizens worried. Coffins have been spotted floating in the water along what was previously a road, adding to an already devastating scenario. See also: 90
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Council orders village to be flooded: locals vow to fight
The villagers of Fairbourne in Cardigan Bay have been ordered to give up their homes and move elsewhere by the council. The authorities want to give up on sea defences and let the sea flood the village - but locals say they will put up a fight.
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Car buyers snap up bargains following Indian floods
For some, there's a silver lining to the clouds that brought devastating floods to southern India late last year: the chance to pick up a luxury car on the cheap. As car owners, insurance companies and dealers dump flood-damaged vehicles,
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