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California Eases Water Restrictions Amid Recent Storms

California Eases Water Restrictions Amid Recent Storms

On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced the end of drought restrictions for 7M people following California's 11th atmospheric river this season, with the state recording record snow and rainfall this year....

Italy: Venice Canals Run Dry Amid Drought Concerns

Italy: Venice Canals Run Dry Amid Drought Concerns

On Monday, Italy's Legambiente environmental organization warned that the country's lakes and rivers are facing an extreme lack of water amid growing concerns over another drought, with Venice experiencing unusually low tides after weeks of dry winter weather....

Brazil: Dozens Killed in São Paulo Flooding and Landslides

Brazil: Dozens Killed in São Paulo Flooding and Landslides

On Saturday, officials said 36 people had been killed in the São Paulo state by flooding and landslides caused by significant rainfall. The death toll is expected to rise....

New Zealand Declares Rare Emergency for Cyclone

New Zealand Declares Rare Emergency for Cyclone

New Zealand declared a state of emergency for just the third time in its history on Tuesday, as Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed roads, flooded homes, and left more than 100K people without electricity....