Landslides

18 people killed in landslide

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MAKALE, INDONESIA – A team of search and rescue personnel in Indonesia’s Sulawesi island reported the recovery of 18 bodies following devastating landslides, with two individuals still unaccounted for. The majority of the victims, 14 in total, were found in Makale village, while the remaining four were discovered in South Makale, according to the head of Makassar Search and Rescue. The search for the two missing individuals continues, but progress has been hampered by adverse …

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California Braces for Double Storm Threat: Flooding, Landslides, and So Much More!

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – California is bracing for two powerful storms that are expected to bring heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding and landslides across much of the state. The first storm, set to arrive on Saturday, will pave the way for the second, more potent storm coming in on Sunday and lingering into early next week. The state is still reeling from a recent storm that brought record-breaking rain and numerous mudslides to …

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California Catastrophe: Landslides, Flooding, and Tree Deaths as Storm Wreaks Havoc – Full Recap Here

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Los Angeles, California – A powerful storm has wreaked havoc in California, resulting in at least three deaths and causing widespread flooding, mudslides, and power outages. The state is bracing for more heavy rain and life-threatening flash floods as the storm continues to batter the region. This extreme weather event has prompted the governor to declare a state of emergency in eight counties. The storm, fueled by an atmospheric river effect, is the second of …

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Evacuation Orders Issued as Ventura County Braces for Heavy Downpours and Potential Landslides

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VENTURA, Calif. – Residents in Ventura County were on high alert as mandatory evacuation orders and warnings were issued ahead of an impending winter storm expected to bring heavy downpours. The evacuation orders, which went into effect at 9 a.m. Saturday, were targeted at residents in the unincorporated Ojai area, including Matilija Canyon, North Fork, and Camino Cielo. Meanwhile, evacuation warnings were also issued for the communities of Foster Park/Camp Chaffee and specific structures in …

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“Pineapple Express” Hits West Coast – California Drenched in Heavy Rain as Flash Floods and Landslides Threaten

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LOS ANGELES, CA – The West Coast is currently being hit by heavy rain as a series of atmospheric rivers known as the “Pineapple Express” brings drenching storms to California. This weather phenomenon, named for its origins near Hawai’i in the tropical Pacific, has already caused floods, landslides, and significant damage to the region. The first of these powerful storms has already made landfall, impacting northern California with intense snowfall, strong winds, and dangerous rockslides. …

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