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The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm

The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm

Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S.
Flash floods in Pakistan kill 8 after deluge sweeps away dozens

Flash floods in Pakistan kill 8 after deluge sweeps away dozens

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Flash floods triggered by pre-monsoon rains swept away dozens of tourists in northwest Pakistan on Friday, killing at least eight people.
Construction to protect Chignecto Isthmus from floods 'several years' away: minister

Construction to protect Chignecto Isthmus from floods 'several years' away: minister

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's minister of public works says it will be "several years" until construction begins to protect a low-lying strip of land that links the province to New Brunswick.
Death toll from this month's flooding in South Africa rises to over 100

Death toll from this month's flooding in South Africa rises to over 100

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The death toll from severe floods that inundated parts of South Africa’s rural Eastern Cape province two weeks ago has risen to 101, with a 12-month-old baby the youngest fatality, authorities said Thursday.
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says

Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says

Researcher says climate change and its effects, including heat waves and changing snow patterns, are draining the "bank account" of fresh water that glaciers contain.
Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map

Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map

PORTLAND, Ore.
Wildfire in central Yukon prompts evacuation alert for properties around Ethel Lake

Wildfire in central Yukon prompts evacuation alert for properties around Ethel Lake

The Yukon government has issued an evacuation alert for the area around Ethel Lake due to a nearby wildfire that is burning out of control.
Fête nationale in Quebec punctuated by parades, concerts, heat and storms

Fête nationale in Quebec punctuated by parades, concerts, heat and storms

MONTREAL — A sea of blue and white took centre stage under a blazing sun for the annual St-Jean-Baptiste parade in Montreal on Tuesday as national pride was on full display to mark the provincial holiday.
Punishing temperatures return to Central Canada during record-breaking heat wave

Punishing temperatures return to Central Canada during record-breaking heat wave

TORONTO — A heat wave over Ontario and Quebec delivered a parting punch of scorching temperatures on Tuesday, as hydro crews worked to restore power to tens of thousands of customers in areas hit by forceful thunderstorms.
Tropical Storm Andrea, first of Atlantic hurricane season, is quickly weakening

Tropical Storm Andrea, first of Atlantic hurricane season, is quickly weakening

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Andrea, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season , was forecast to dissipate by Wednesday after forming at sea Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center said.