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Nation Jul 16

Dam fails in southern Illinois town after storms hit Midwest, hundreds evacuated

By Melissa Perez Winder, Ed White, Jim Salter, Associated Press

Nation Jun 30

The bank of the Blue Earth River is seen after itÕs collapse due to torrential rains, next to the Rapidan Dam
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Historic floods in the Midwest put spotlight on America’s aging dams

Across the country, new weather extremes are testing aging dams. According to the federal government’s most recent climate assessment, the number of extreme precipitation days in the Midwest has increased 45 percent since the 1950s. Del Shannon, former president of…

By John Yang, Kaisha Young

World Aug 09

The dam at Braskereidfoss bursts as the water flows down Glomma River, in Braskereidfoss, Norway, August 9, 2023. Photo by NTB/Cornelius Poppe via REUTERS
Dam in Norway partially bursts after days of heavy rain, flooding

A dam in southern Norway has partially burst following days of heavy rain that triggered landslides and flooding in the mountainous southern parts of the country.

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

World Jun 08

A view shows a flooded area after the Nova Kakhovka dam breached, in Kherson
Russia shells flooded Ukrainian city hours after Zelenskyy visit

Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of purposely destroying the dam, which is located in an area controlled by Russian forces.

By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

World Aug 30

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News Wrap: As Storm Isaac Pours Down, Fear of Dam Failure Leads to Evacuations

News Wrap: As Storm Isaac Pours Down, Fear of Dam Failure Leads to Evacuations…

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