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At least 141 die in Congo after floods hit Kinshasa

In Kinshasa, a megacity of 15 million, heavy rain left roads, infrastructure and many neighborhoods underwater or in ruins.
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Flash floods in St. Louis break a century-old rain record

Flash floods in St. Louis break a century-old rain record

One person died after being pulled from a flooded vehicle, and property damage was “very significant” in some hard-hit areas, the city’s fire chief said.
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Climate change fueled the 2020 hurricane season’s rainfall, study shows

Climate change fueled the 2020 hurricane season’s rainfall, study shows

Researchers found hourly hurricane rainfall totals in 2020 were up to 10 percent, compared with those in the preindustrial era.
Hurricane Ida destroyed LaPlace, LA

Hurricane Ida destroyed this town. Residents hope help arrives soon.

LaPlace, a town of 29,000 people tucked between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, is among the places hit hardest by Hurricane Ida.
What are flash floods? Here are some safety and preparation tips
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What are flash floods? Here are some safety and preparation tips

Eighty-eight people die on average each year in the United States as a result of sudden flooding that follows heavy rainstorms, the National Weather Service said.
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Heavy rains pound New York City, flooding subway stations and roads
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Heavy rains pound New York City, flooding subway stations and roads

More than a dozen people were rescued from a flooded highway in the Bronx, and more rain was expected on Friday with the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa.
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