Hurricane Rafael Revs Up To Cat. 2 As Gulf Oil Rigs In Crosshairs
Hurricane Rafael intensified to a Category 2 storm on Wednesday morning and may reach Cat. 3 strength on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale by evening. Rafael’s cone of uncertainty shifted further west than previous forecasts (read: here & here), putting offshore oil/gas rigs at increased risk across the Gulf of Mexico.
Barcelona flooded after two months’ worth of rain in just three hours, Spain
Barcelona experienced severe flooding after over two months’ worth of rain fell over the region in less than three hours on Monday, November 4, 2024, leading to severe floods across the region and causing significant disruption in flights, railways, and other transport services.
Indonesia to permanently relocate thousands after Lewotobi eruption kills 9
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) announced on November 6, 2024, that thousands of residents around Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on Flores island will be permanently relocated following recent eruptions that claimed nine lives.
Severe storms spawn tornadoes and flooding across Arkansas and Oklahoma
A severe line of storms produced multiple tornadoes and widespread flooding across Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma on November 4, 2024. The storms primarily impacted cities such as Little Flock, Siloam Springs, and Oklahoma City, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. The severe weather outbreak began late Saturday night and intensified into early Sunday morning, leading to 11 injuries and extensive property destruction.
Flash floods claim at least 5 lives in Missouri, U.S.
At least five people were reported dead after a storm system brought heavy torrential rains to Missouri starting on Monday, November 4, 2024. The system dropped around 203 mm (8 inches) of rain over the region between Monday and Tuesday, November 5, leading to widespread floods and rescues.
Nearly all of US states are facing droughts, an unprecedented number
Every US state except Alaska and Kentucky is facing drought, an unprecedented number, according to the US Drought Monitor.
Israel informs UN that 1967 agreement recognizing UNRWA is void
The Foreign Ministry on Monday officially informed the United Nations that Israel is withdrawing from the 1967 agreement recognizing the Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA after the Knesset passed legislation to severely limit the operations of the agency in Israel and in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Middle East At War: How Are Regional Leaders Reacting To Trump’s Victory?
The Middle East remains on edge, and Israel is still at war on multiple fronts – in Gaza, and in Lebanon, and with the Houthis in the Red Sea region and Yemen. Iran is still threatening to retaliate against Israel, and Iraqi paramilitaries supported from Tehran are reportedly readying for battle. Israeli airstrikes on Syria have been ongoing for days. US assets from warships to long-range bombers are also parked in the region, ready for anything.
Law firm reveals the truth behind the UK’s inheritance tax on farmers: It will free up land for “renewable energy”
A “renewable energy expert” at a multinational law firm has stated that the UK government’s inheritance tax on farmers presents an opportunity to free up farming land so it can be used for “renewable energy.”
UK pensioners will be frozen and starved to death by Starmer’s left-wing Government
An estimated three-quarters of all UK pensioners receive a smaller pension than the Government is claiming. The standard pension is £169.50 a week and NOT £221.20 a week as the Government claims. That’s less than a quarter of the average wage. It’s less than is spent on immigrants. It’s less than most people on benefits receive. It is one of the lowest State pensions in the Western world.
Are dam removal projects championed by WWF the cause of the devastation from floods in Valencia?
Spain has been actively dismantling dams and weirs in recent years, with a significant focus on removing structures that no longer serve a purpose or are deemed unnecessary. Spain has led the way in Europe with, for example, 108 dam removals in 2021, a record-breaking year for dam removals across the continent.