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9 Apr 2024
Heavy Rain and Rapid Snowmelt in Upper Ural River Causes Dam Burst and Flooding
A rapid rise in the Ural River caused a dam burst leading to floods and emergency evacuations in Russia’s Orenburg region on the 6th of April. The Orsk Dam, built in 2010, was built for a water level of 5.5 metres. However, at the time of its collapse, a combination of heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt raised water levels in the Ural River to 9,6 metres...
28 Oct 2021 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India
India: Kerala State Criticised For Delays In Flood Relief
Increased Himalaya snowmelt and downstream rain cause over-filling of reservoirs and flooding in Kerala
30 Apr 2021 SANTA BARBARA, California
COVID-19 Lockdowns Have Slowed Snowmelt In Indus River Basin
Satellite imagery has revealed a 30 Percent reduction in snow pollution resulting from particulate matter, leading to the cleanest snow in 20 years. The findings could have far-reaching implications for the timing of water flow to billions of people, and help mitigate global warming.