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Periodic flooding hurts Mississippi. But could mitigation there hurt downstream in Louisiana?

Periodic flooding hurts Mississippi. But could mitigation there hurt downstream in Louisiana?

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Flooding left squishy, stinky messes in hundreds of homes in Mississippi's capital city in 2020 — a recurring problem when heavy rains push the Pearl River over its banks. The U.S.
Firefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle

Firefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle

HALIFAX — Firefighters from the Maritimes are heading to Alberta to help battle the wildfires that have ravaged the Jasper area.
Thunderstorms move into southern Ontario, heat warning over parts of north and east

Thunderstorms move into southern Ontario, heat warning over parts of north and east

A patchwork of weather warnings is blanketing Ontario, as Environment Canada calls for possible torrential downpours in the south and blistering temperatures to the north and east.
Wildfires expected to grow again amid hot, dry weather: Jasper National Park

Wildfires expected to grow again amid hot, dry weather: Jasper National Park

JASPER, ALTA. — Jasper National Park says wildfires in the area have grown by thousands of hectares and are set to expand further on Friday.
'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue

'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue

EDMONTON — Nestled along a meadow in Jasper’s backcountry, Charles Vantanajal and his family stood in awe of the dynamic, ever-changing cloud of thick, white wildfire smoke that rose near Oldhorn Mountain. “I've never seen anything like it,” he said.
In Mexico City, women water harvesters help make up for drought and dicey public water system

In Mexico City, women water harvesters help make up for drought and dicey public water system

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gliding above her neighborhood in a cable car on a recent morning, Sonia Estefanía Palacios Díaz scanned a sea of blue and black water tanks, tubes and cables looking for rain harvesting systems.
Pakistan's cultural capital sees record rainfall, flooding streets and affecting daily life

Pakistan's cultural capital sees record rainfall, flooding streets and affecting daily life

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s cultural city of Lahore saw record-high rainfall early Thursday, leaving at least three people dead, while flooding streets, disrupting traffic and affecting daily life, officials said, as the death toll from rain-r
Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more

Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more

LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — A wildfire burning in Colorado’s heavily populated Front Range region has burned dozens of homes and outbuildings, while a second fire crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes near Denver on Thursday.
Vermont gets respite from flood warnings as US senator pushes for disaster aid package

Vermont gets respite from flood warnings as US senator pushes for disaster aid package

MORGAN, Vt.
B.C. warns of increasing wildfire risk with the return of hot, dry weather

B.C. warns of increasing wildfire risk with the return of hot, dry weather

VICTORIA — The B.C. government has warned of increasing fire risk this long weekend as Environment Canada issues heat advisories for several areas in the southern part of the province.
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