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Hurricanes are becoming harder to predict and evacuate for

Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification and early arrival highlight the challenges coastal residents face in deciding whether to evacuate or shelter in place.

Sara Sneath reports for The Guardian.

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Tourists flee Greek island Rhodes wildfire, thousands evacuated

A wildfire which has raged on the Greek island of Rhodes for six days forced thousands of tourists and island residents to shelter in schools and indoor stadiums on Sunday after they were evacuated from coastal villages and resorts.

More than 13,000 evacuated as wildfires burn in Western Canada

Government officials declared a provincial state of emergency as more than 100 wildfires burned across Alberta on Saturday, with dozens still “out of control.”

Chief Minister Natasha Fyles defends NT government decision to rebuild homes on floodplain in Pigeon Hole

Natasha Fyles has defended the construction of new homes for the remote community of Pigeon Hole in a known flood zone, saying the location was decided after consultation with residents. 

Cholera outbreaks surge worldwide, following floods, droughts and wars

A record number of outbreaks has drained the cholera vaccine supply, leading the W.H.O. to ration emergency vaccinations.

Hurricane deaths have fallen over time, but Ian was a setback

Hurricane-related deaths have generally declined, but Ian shows that our coasts remain perilously vulnerable.

Britons warned to prepare valuables as floods pose ‘danger to life’

People who live in “low-lying properties” in the UK should make sure their valuable items are prepared for evacuation, the Met Office has warned due to the current high flood risk.

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