**Key Sentences Extracted (Relevant to Your Request):**

- "San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week."

- "A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week."

- "Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast."

- "But the dust doesn't stop here."

- "Also try to keep windows and doors closed."

- "However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color."

- "Dust from Africa moves across the Atlantic every year from late spring to early fall."

- "May was also the hottest on record here, with five days in triple digits."

- "This is in part due to La Niña, which produces warmer, drier weather."

- "But it is also climate change."

- "And this will come at a cost."

- "The recent extreme heat has played a role in increased CPS Energy bills."

- "So, what can be done?"

**Summary of Insights Based on Key Sentences:**

- Expect significant Saharan dust influx in San Antonio, causing changes in air quality and possibly visibility.

- Heavier dust concentrations are forecast over the Gulf Coast initially, but the dust will also reach inland areas like San Antonio.

- Residents are advised to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed to reduce exposure.

- The visual impact includes a milky sky during afternoons.

- Saharan dust transport is a regular phenomenon from late spring through early fall, affecting the Americas.

- Recent weather trends show record-high temperatures, influenced by both La Niña (warmer, drier conditions) and climate change, increasing strain on the energy grid (higher power bills).

- Preparing for dust events can include public advisories to remain indoors, closing homes and buildings to outside air, and monitoring energy demand as high particulate levels coincide with extreme heat.

- The cumulative stress on public health, energy infrastructure, and visibility/traffic requires coordinated citywide response, including public messaging and support for vulnerable populations.

**Additional Context (from prior knowledge):**
- Negative impacts: Poor air quality (respiratory issues, especially for vulnerable individuals), reduced visibility (impacting traffic and aviation), and increased demand on energy resources.

- Positive impacts: Some research suggests Saharan dust can limit tropical storm/hurricane formation and can deliver nutrients to ecosystems.

- Past Impacted Areas: The Caribbean, Gulf Coast (including Texas, Florida), Central America, and even as far north as the Midwest and East Coast.

- Preparations: Air quality alerts, provision of clean air spaces for the vulnerable (elderly, asthmatic), traffic advisories, regular communication with the power grid operator, readiness of first responders, and public awareness campaigns.

**(Total characters, including spaces: ~2,000)**

Here are the key sentences extracted from the text, selected for their relevance to your information request regarding air conditions, weather impacts, infrastructure, and public health responses to storms and air pollution—particularly as it may relate to a Saharan dust event in San Antonio:

**Air Quality & Weather Effects**
- "The air condition is monitored.

Every year, about 200 thousand samples of atmospheric air are taken and analyzed for the content of more than 30 harmful substances in them."

- "Another nuance is the weather.

That is, when the wind does not blow out harmful substances, and they accumulate in one place.

Hence the higher number of MPC."

- "Even if the indicators are not exceeded, the person will still smell an unpleasant smell."

**Infrastructure and Mitigation**
- "In most areas of the city fell hail, followed by a shower, which led to numerous flooding and complicated the situation on the roads."

- "Sewerage can not cope with all the water - and it spreads through the streets."

- "It is not recommended to build on low-lying coastal areas and in floodplains of rivers."

- "In recent years, attention has been paid to close to natural storm water management options."

- "And in the case of real danger, it is also possible to place, for example, bags of sand in front of doors and windows, disconnect the drainage pipes leading to the sewer, and block the taps of the drain pipes and sewer pipes with bushings."

**Power Grid & Public Safety**
- "If there is a risk that water will get into the electrical system, it must be turned off."

**Citizen Health & Communication**
- "It is important for residents to know when heavy prolonged rains are approaching and at what water level the household will be in danger."

- "Avoid contact with water that penetrates the house, and if the ground goes from under your feet, do not flounder, but try to swim on your back to a hard surface."

**Planning and Response**
- "That is, it is necessary to take into account the probability of weather anomalies when planning in different areas."

- "In such weather, all enterprises should reduce the amount of emissions."

These sentences emphasize the importance of air monitoring, the cumulative impact of stagnant atmospheric conditions, the complexity added to traffic and power infrastructure by extreme weather (such as dust and precipitation), guidance for flood and storm preparation, and the need for advance communication to residents.

They also highlight established mitigation strategies for impacted infrastructure and general health guidance relevant to air and water hazards.

In the context of Saharan dust storms, these practices can be adapted for air quality advisories, protection of vulnerable populations, reduction of emissions during poor air quality events, and early warning systems.

**Key Sentences Relevant to Your San Antonio Saharan Dust Preparation Task:**

1.

"A heatwave exacerbated by global warming has hit parts of Europe, Asia and North America this month..."
2.

"Illegal immigration: 46 migrants die in abandoned truck in San Antonio due to heat and drought"
3.

"The southernmost side of San Antonio is a crossing with two major highways that connect the city to border towns in Texas."

"In recent days the region has been hit by a heatwave, he said."

"To address the risks caused by weather fluctuations in the state."

"However, what officials know is that many of the areas at risk of being the hardest hit have long had to deal with extreme weather conditions, including years of devastating drought and extreme heat."

"Drought risks – as well as severe flooding – are rising as the climate warms."

"Experts warn that the risks facing California and the wider U.S. West will only get worse as the climate crisis intensifies."

"US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that rising temperatures caused by climate change were an 'existential threat.'"

"His comments came during a video call with the mayors of Phoenix, Arizona and San Antonio in Texas, which is known for its high temperatures."

"Heat is the 'number one weather-related killer' in the United States, killing 600 people each year."

"Sand storms trigger a state of emergency in the west"
13.

"According to the communication cell at the level of Ibn Zarjab Hospital in the district of El Balato, more than 100 cases of shortness of breath have been recorded... most of the cases belong to people with asthma and allergies and age between 21 and 80 years."

"These winds, which decreased somewhat on Tuesday, caused the fall of an electrical column... and caused the collapse of the roofs of some old houses."

**Why These Sentences?

**
They highlight recent and historical effects of heat, drought, weather fluctuations, and sand/dust storms on air quality, health, infrastructure (power grid, buildings), and traffic.

They mention San Antonio, health effects of fine particulates (especially for vulnerable groups), impacts on power and infrastructure, and emergency responses.

**Noted Areas Impacted:**
- North America (including San Antonio, Texas)
- Western U.S. (California, Arizona, New Mexico)
- Europe, Asia (reference to sand storms/wind effects)

**Negative Impacts Mentioned:**
- Respiratory health crises (especially for asthma/allergy sufferers and the elderly)
- Fatal accidents and deaths related to heat and sand/dust storms
- Power infrastructure damage and increased risk due to wind and dust
- Increased emergency hospital visits
- Drought and high temperatures worsening other weather events

**Positive Impacts (not explicitly stated in the text):**
- [General knowledge: Dust can fertilize ocean and rainforest ecosystems due to minerals, but this was not in the text.]

**Appropriate Preparations Implied:**
- Emergency state/protocols for hospitals and health services
- Special advisories and support for those with respiratory conditions
- Readiness of power/infrastructure crews for storm and wind related damages
- Public communication about risk, especially for transit and outbound travel

Let me know if you need a more detailed data summary on Saharan dust-specific events in the Americas.

Key sentences extracted from the provided text, based on their importance to your information request about city planning responses, weather impacts, infrastructure, emergency measures, and public communication are:

1.

"According to the Central Weather Bureau, the weather in Taiwan is unstable due to the southwest air flow and low pressure zone, and the rain in the central and southern parts of the country is obvious, and the probability of heavy rainfall is likely to be delayed."

"Chen Tai Tin said that the construction works in progress to strengthen the fencing and wind prevention measures."

"The Taichung City Government said that since 8: 00 last night as of 7: 00 this morning, the Bureau of Construction and Construction has received reports of 57 sporadic disasters, all of which immediately sent personnel to deal with the machinery, 26 have been completed, and the remaining 31 are in the process of being processed."

"Try to avoid entering the mountain area during the rainfall period."

"Disaster caused by rain."

**Key Sentences Extracted (Relevant to Your Request):**

- "San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week."

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Content: Breaking News
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San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week. Here's why.

A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio skies could look quite different next week but not in the way we're hoping for.

As San Antonians eagerly wait for rain to break our triple-digit temperatures another common occurrence will pick-up next week known as Saharan dust.

The dust is a combination of sand and dust traveling from North Africa across the Atlantic that peaking in late June through mid-August.

Light amounts of Saharan dust have arrived to the Alamo City this past week but will become more noticeable. Therefore, if you have asthma, COPD or any other type of respiratory illness you will want to stay indoors as much as possible during this time.

Timing of Saharan dust:

Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Tuesday - A large moderate level of Saharan dust will move into South Texas and San Antonio by late afternoon. San Antonians may notice hazy skies and trouble breathing if you're more sensitive to dusty air. But the dust doesn't stop here.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Wednesday - By mid-week Saharan dust ramps up continuing to build and push farther north stretching to the Dallas area. The continuing flow of the dust is partly due to a high pressure bringing a southeasterly flow to help pump the dust toward South Texas.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Thursday - As the week progresses dust levels continue to rise and could affect air quality levels. For those with any respiratory illnesses they should avoid outdoor activity including vigorous exercise. Also try to keep windows and doors closed. We will continue to monitor this development next week.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

As dust increases across the area, San Antonians will notice more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color.

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How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

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- "A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week."

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Content: Breaking News
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San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week. Here's why.

A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio skies could look quite different next week but not in the way we're hoping for.

As San Antonians eagerly wait for rain to break our triple-digit temperatures another common occurrence will pick-up next week known as Saharan dust.

The dust is a combination of sand and dust traveling from North Africa across the Atlantic that peaking in late June through mid-August.

Light amounts of Saharan dust have arrived to the Alamo City this past week but will become more noticeable. Therefore, if you have asthma, COPD or any other type of respiratory illness you will want to stay indoors as much as possible during this time.

Timing of Saharan dust:

Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Tuesday - A large moderate level of Saharan dust will move into South Texas and San Antonio by late afternoon. San Antonians may notice hazy skies and trouble breathing if you're more sensitive to dusty air. But the dust doesn't stop here.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Wednesday - By mid-week Saharan dust ramps up continuing to build and push farther north stretching to the Dallas area. The continuing flow of the dust is partly due to a high pressure bringing a southeasterly flow to help pump the dust toward South Texas.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Thursday - As the week progresses dust levels continue to rise and could affect air quality levels. For those with any respiratory illnesses they should avoid outdoor activity including vigorous exercise. Also try to keep windows and doors closed. We will continue to monitor this development next week.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

As dust increases across the area, San Antonians will notice more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color.

Before You Leave, Check This Out

What areas of the US have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

- "Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast."

Title:

Content: Breaking News
More () »

San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week. Here's why.

A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio skies could look quite different next week but not in the way we're hoping for.

As San Antonians eagerly wait for rain to break our triple-digit temperatures another common occurrence will pick-up next week known as Saharan dust.

The dust is a combination of sand and dust traveling from North Africa across the Atlantic that peaking in late June through mid-August.

Light amounts of Saharan dust have arrived to the Alamo City this past week but will become more noticeable. Therefore, if you have asthma, COPD or any other type of respiratory illness you will want to stay indoors as much as possible during this time.

Timing of Saharan dust:

Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Tuesday - A large moderate level of Saharan dust will move into South Texas and San Antonio by late afternoon. San Antonians may notice hazy skies and trouble breathing if you're more sensitive to dusty air. But the dust doesn't stop here.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Wednesday - By mid-week Saharan dust ramps up continuing to build and push farther north stretching to the Dallas area. The continuing flow of the dust is partly due to a high pressure bringing a southeasterly flow to help pump the dust toward South Texas.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Thursday - As the week progresses dust levels continue to rise and could affect air quality levels. For those with any respiratory illnesses they should avoid outdoor activity including vigorous exercise. Also try to keep windows and doors closed. We will continue to monitor this development next week.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

As dust increases across the area, San Antonians will notice more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color.

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How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

What areas of the Americas have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

What areas of the US have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

- "But the dust doesn't stop here."

Title:

Content: Breaking News
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San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week. Here's why.

A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio skies could look quite different next week but not in the way we're hoping for.

As San Antonians eagerly wait for rain to break our triple-digit temperatures another common occurrence will pick-up next week known as Saharan dust.

The dust is a combination of sand and dust traveling from North Africa across the Atlantic that peaking in late June through mid-August.

Light amounts of Saharan dust have arrived to the Alamo City this past week but will become more noticeable. Therefore, if you have asthma, COPD or any other type of respiratory illness you will want to stay indoors as much as possible during this time.

Timing of Saharan dust:

Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Tuesday - A large moderate level of Saharan dust will move into South Texas and San Antonio by late afternoon. San Antonians may notice hazy skies and trouble breathing if you're more sensitive to dusty air. But the dust doesn't stop here.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Wednesday - By mid-week Saharan dust ramps up continuing to build and push farther north stretching to the Dallas area. The continuing flow of the dust is partly due to a high pressure bringing a southeasterly flow to help pump the dust toward South Texas.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Thursday - As the week progresses dust levels continue to rise and could affect air quality levels. For those with any respiratory illnesses they should avoid outdoor activity including vigorous exercise. Also try to keep windows and doors closed. We will continue to monitor this development next week.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

As dust increases across the area, San Antonians will notice more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color.

Before You Leave, Check This Out

- "Also try to keep windows and doors closed."

Title:

Content: Breaking News
More () »

San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week. Here's why.

A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio skies could look quite different next week but not in the way we're hoping for.

As San Antonians eagerly wait for rain to break our triple-digit temperatures another common occurrence will pick-up next week known as Saharan dust.

The dust is a combination of sand and dust traveling from North Africa across the Atlantic that peaking in late June through mid-August.

Light amounts of Saharan dust have arrived to the Alamo City this past week but will become more noticeable. Therefore, if you have asthma, COPD or any other type of respiratory illness you will want to stay indoors as much as possible during this time.

Timing of Saharan dust:

Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Tuesday - A large moderate level of Saharan dust will move into South Texas and San Antonio by late afternoon. San Antonians may notice hazy skies and trouble breathing if you're more sensitive to dusty air. But the dust doesn't stop here.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Wednesday - By mid-week Saharan dust ramps up continuing to build and push farther north stretching to the Dallas area. The continuing flow of the dust is partly due to a high pressure bringing a southeasterly flow to help pump the dust toward South Texas.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Thursday - As the week progresses dust levels continue to rise and could affect air quality levels. For those with any respiratory illnesses they should avoid outdoor activity including vigorous exercise. Also try to keep windows and doors closed. We will continue to monitor this development next week.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

As dust increases across the area, San Antonians will notice more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color.

Before You Leave, Check This Out

How can people protect their health during Saharan dust storms?

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

- "However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color."

Title:

Content: Breaking News
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San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week. Here's why.

A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio skies could look quite different next week but not in the way we're hoping for.

As San Antonians eagerly wait for rain to break our triple-digit temperatures another common occurrence will pick-up next week known as Saharan dust.

The dust is a combination of sand and dust traveling from North Africa across the Atlantic that peaking in late June through mid-August.

Light amounts of Saharan dust have arrived to the Alamo City this past week but will become more noticeable. Therefore, if you have asthma, COPD or any other type of respiratory illness you will want to stay indoors as much as possible during this time.

Timing of Saharan dust:

Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Tuesday - A large moderate level of Saharan dust will move into South Texas and San Antonio by late afternoon. San Antonians may notice hazy skies and trouble breathing if you're more sensitive to dusty air. But the dust doesn't stop here.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Wednesday - By mid-week Saharan dust ramps up continuing to build and push farther north stretching to the Dallas area. The continuing flow of the dust is partly due to a high pressure bringing a southeasterly flow to help pump the dust toward South Texas.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Thursday - As the week progresses dust levels continue to rise and could affect air quality levels. For those with any respiratory illnesses they should avoid outdoor activity including vigorous exercise. Also try to keep windows and doors closed. We will continue to monitor this development next week.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

As dust increases across the area, San Antonians will notice more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color.

Before You Leave, Check This Out

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

- "Dust from Africa moves across the Atlantic every year from late spring to early fall."

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Content: Hurricane Killer? Here are some things you may not know about Saharan dust

Dust from Africa moves across the Atlantic every year from late spring to early fall

It’s a common visitor in the summer months: dust from the Saharan Desert. Hazy skies and occasional allergies are common issues caused by the dust. But did you know that this layer of dust is more interesting than it appears? Here are some things you may not know about Saharan dust:

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Millions of tons of dust are transported across the Atlantic every year
  • Nutrient-rich Saharan dust plays a crucial role in the global ecosystem
  • Dust suppresses hurricane development

WHOLE LOTTA DUST!

Every year, from late spring to early fall, trade winds transport 180 million tons of dust from the Saharan Desert across the Atlantic Ocean. Impressively, that’s as much as 4.5 million 18-wheelers full of dust!

NATURE’S BEST FRIEND

Saharan dust is often rich in nutrients like iron and phosphorus. As the dust settles over the ocean, it fertilizes algae and plankton, allowing them to grow and flourish in an otherwise barren environment. These organisms are vital sources of food for ocean life.

Similarly, as the dust settles over land, areas like the Amazon rainforest benefit from the extra nutrients.

HURRICANE EXTINGUISHER

The African dust that moves across the Atlantic Ocean is also called the Saharan Air Layer (SAL). The SAL occurs in waves at the same time as Atlantic hurricane season, from June through November.

It’s known that the SAL limits hurricane development and strength. This is because tropical storms like hurricanes need deep, rich moisture from the surface to the top of the atmosphere to survive. Since the air carrying Saharan dust is usually dry, it can prevent storms from forming and suppress existing storms from growing and strengthening.

DUST’S IMPACT ON TEXAS

While a dense plume of dust sometimes causes minor allergy-like symptoms for some, the most noticeable impact is on Texas skies. A haze often forms on the horizon, giving an ordinarily clear, blue sky a milky hue during the day.

At sunrise and sunset, the horizon can appear brilliantly orange because, with dust in the air, sunlight has more particles to bounce off.

About the Author

Sarah Spivey is a San Antonio native who grew up watching KSAT. She has been a proud member of the KSAT Weather Authority Team since 2017. Sarah is a Clark High School and Texas A&M University graduate. She previously worked at KTEN News. When Sarah is not busy forecasting, she enjoys hanging out with her husband and cat, and playing music.

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It’s summertime, and one way to beat the scorching heat is to head to the cool confines of a movie theater to catch the latest blockbuster.

Now, imagine a story about how humanity faces an existential threat, but the heroes trying to save the day are stripped of their strongest and best powers. Suddenly, the story hinges on whether they can find other ways to save future generations from looming catastrophe.

If only such a plot were fiction. But this is, essentially, the story of climate change following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent 6-3 decision blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating carbon emissions from power plants.

Carbon dioxide is the leading contributor to climate change, lingering in the atmosphere for as long as 1,000 years. The burning of coal and natural gas at power plants releases vast amounts of this heat-trapping gas (as well as methane). The Biden administration had sought to prepare sweeping rules to limit the power sector’s carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act, but the U.S. Supreme Court said it was beyond the EPA’s scope to do so.

Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts found that due to the magnitude of the regulation and the potential impact on the larger economy, not just the power sector, such direction should fall to Congress, not unelected officials.

“Capping carbon dioxide emissions at a level that will force a nationwide transition away from the use of coal to generate electricity may be a sensible ‘solution to the crisis of the day,’” he wrote. But “a decision of such magnitude and consequence rests with Congress itself, or an agency acting pursuant to a clear delegation from that representative body.”

The consequences of this decision are wide-ranging. First, let’s be honest about Congress. It is, in this political moment, incapable of passing any meaningful legislation to address climate change. Second, the ruling potentially puts the clamps on other regulatory actions well beyond environmental concerns. Third, it leaves no room for agency expertise, much less for Congress to delegate regulatory powers to these experts.

As Justice Elena Kagan wrote in her dissent: “Congress knows what it doesn’t and can’t know when it drafts a statute; and Congress therefore gives an expert agency the power to address issues — even significant ones — as and when they arise.”

Climate change is often written about and discussed on a global scale — terrifying United Nations reports, melting polar ice caps, extreme weather, habitat destruction and potential diaspora — but it is also a local issue.

San Antonio is warming — an obvious reality underscored by this particularly searing spring and summer. June was the hottest on record in San Antonio, with 17 days reaching triple digits. May was also the hottest on record here, with five days in triple digits.

This is in part due to La Niña, which produces warmer, drier weather. But it is also climate change. In March 2020, the Office of the Texas State Climatologist at Texas A&M University released a report showing the number of triple-digit degree days in Texas doubled over the past 40 years and would likely double again by 2036.

And this will come at a cost. The recent extreme heat has played a role in increased CPS Energy bills. Flow rates in many area rivers are nonexistent. Drought threatens the Edwards Aquifer, our primary water supply. High temperatures can be fatal.

So, what can be done?

At the local level, CPS Energy officials must move forward with a plan to repurpose and shutter its coal-fired J.K. Spruce power plant. Spruce Unit 1 should cease operations, and the idea of a carbon-neutral geothermal project there is intriguing. The newer Spruce Unit 2 should be converted to natural gas. We also support the city requiring building owners to track energy usage.

Texas — land of natural gas and methane emissions — could also be a leader in climate innovation. The state leads the nation in wind energy production, but it has yet to fully tap into its solar capacity. It could foster battery storage innovation and carbon sequestration.

And at the federal level, Congress should approve a fee-and-dividend program, as the Citizens’ Climate Lobby has proposed, that would create market incentives to transition to green energy sources.

This ruling is a blow for climate progress — but not the urgency we possess for action.

- "This is in part due to La Niña, which produces warmer, drier weather."

- "But it is also climate change."

- "And this will come at a cost."

What are the negative effects of Saharan dust storm on agriculture?

What are the negative effects of Saharan dust storm on infrastructure?

Worsens visibility on roads
Damages vehicles
harms solar energy production

What are the negative effects of Saharan dust storm on the ecosystems?

smothers coral reefs by blocking sunlight and hindering photosynthesis

- "The recent extreme heat has played a role in increased CPS Energy bills."

- "So, what can be done?"

**Summary of Insights Based on Key Sentences:**

- Expect significant Saharan dust influx in San Antonio, causing changes in air quality and possibly visibility.

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

What are the negative effects of Saharan dust storm on infrastructure?

What areas of the Americas have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

What areas of the US have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

- Heavier dust concentrations are forecast over the Gulf Coast initially, but the dust will also reach inland areas like San Antonio.

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Content: Breaking News
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San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week. Here's why.

A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio skies could look quite different next week but not in the way we're hoping for.

As San Antonians eagerly wait for rain to break our triple-digit temperatures another common occurrence will pick-up next week known as Saharan dust.

The dust is a combination of sand and dust traveling from North Africa across the Atlantic that peaking in late June through mid-August.

Light amounts of Saharan dust have arrived to the Alamo City this past week but will become more noticeable. Therefore, if you have asthma, COPD or any other type of respiratory illness you will want to stay indoors as much as possible during this time.

Timing of Saharan dust:

Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Tuesday - A large moderate level of Saharan dust will move into South Texas and San Antonio by late afternoon. San Antonians may notice hazy skies and trouble breathing if you're more sensitive to dusty air. But the dust doesn't stop here.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Wednesday - By mid-week Saharan dust ramps up continuing to build and push farther north stretching to the Dallas area. The continuing flow of the dust is partly due to a high pressure bringing a southeasterly flow to help pump the dust toward South Texas.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Thursday - As the week progresses dust levels continue to rise and could affect air quality levels. For those with any respiratory illnesses they should avoid outdoor activity including vigorous exercise. Also try to keep windows and doors closed. We will continue to monitor this development next week.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

As dust increases across the area, San Antonians will notice more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color.

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- Residents are advised to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed to reduce exposure.

Title:

Content: Breaking News
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San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week. Here's why.

A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio skies could look quite different next week but not in the way we're hoping for.

As San Antonians eagerly wait for rain to break our triple-digit temperatures another common occurrence will pick-up next week known as Saharan dust.

The dust is a combination of sand and dust traveling from North Africa across the Atlantic that peaking in late June through mid-August.

Light amounts of Saharan dust have arrived to the Alamo City this past week but will become more noticeable. Therefore, if you have asthma, COPD or any other type of respiratory illness you will want to stay indoors as much as possible during this time.

Timing of Saharan dust:

Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Tuesday - A large moderate level of Saharan dust will move into South Texas and San Antonio by late afternoon. San Antonians may notice hazy skies and trouble breathing if you're more sensitive to dusty air. But the dust doesn't stop here.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Wednesday - By mid-week Saharan dust ramps up continuing to build and push farther north stretching to the Dallas area. The continuing flow of the dust is partly due to a high pressure bringing a southeasterly flow to help pump the dust toward South Texas.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Thursday - As the week progresses dust levels continue to rise and could affect air quality levels. For those with any respiratory illnesses they should avoid outdoor activity including vigorous exercise. Also try to keep windows and doors closed. We will continue to monitor this development next week.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

As dust increases across the area, San Antonians will notice more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color.

Before You Leave, Check This Out

How can people protect their health during Saharan dust storms?

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

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A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio skies could look quite different next week but not in the way we're hoping for.

As San Antonians eagerly wait for rain to break our triple-digit temperatures another common occurrence will pick-up next week known as Saharan dust.

The dust is a combination of sand and dust traveling from North Africa across the Atlantic that peaking in late June through mid-August.

Light amounts of Saharan dust have arrived to the Alamo City this past week but will become more noticeable. Therefore, if you have asthma, COPD or any other type of respiratory illness you will want to stay indoors as much as possible during this time.

Timing of Saharan dust:

Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast.

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Tuesday - A large moderate level of Saharan dust will move into South Texas and San Antonio by late afternoon. San Antonians may notice hazy skies and trouble breathing if you're more sensitive to dusty air. But the dust doesn't stop here.

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Wednesday - By mid-week Saharan dust ramps up continuing to build and push farther north stretching to the Dallas area. The continuing flow of the dust is partly due to a high pressure bringing a southeasterly flow to help pump the dust toward South Texas.

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Thursday - As the week progresses dust levels continue to rise and could affect air quality levels. For those with any respiratory illnesses they should avoid outdoor activity including vigorous exercise. Also try to keep windows and doors closed. We will continue to monitor this development next week.

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As dust increases across the area, San Antonians will notice more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color.

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How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

- Saharan dust transport is a regular phenomenon from late spring through early fall, affecting the Americas.

What areas of the Americas have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

- Recent weather trends show record-high temperatures, influenced by both La Niña (warmer, drier conditions) and climate change, increasing strain on the energy grid (higher power bills).

- Preparing for dust events can include public advisories to remain indoors, closing homes and buildings to outside air, and monitoring energy demand as high particulate levels coincide with extreme heat.

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San Antonians may want to stay indoors next week. Here's why.

A noticeable change in the air will arrive to the Alamo City next week.

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio skies could look quite different next week but not in the way we're hoping for.

As San Antonians eagerly wait for rain to break our triple-digit temperatures another common occurrence will pick-up next week known as Saharan dust.

The dust is a combination of sand and dust traveling from North Africa across the Atlantic that peaking in late June through mid-August.

Light amounts of Saharan dust have arrived to the Alamo City this past week but will become more noticeable. Therefore, if you have asthma, COPD or any other type of respiratory illness you will want to stay indoors as much as possible during this time.

Timing of Saharan dust:

Monday - Little changes will be in the forecast as heavier amounts of dust remain over the gulf coast.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Tuesday - A large moderate level of Saharan dust will move into South Texas and San Antonio by late afternoon. San Antonians may notice hazy skies and trouble breathing if you're more sensitive to dusty air. But the dust doesn't stop here.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Wednesday - By mid-week Saharan dust ramps up continuing to build and push farther north stretching to the Dallas area. The continuing flow of the dust is partly due to a high pressure bringing a southeasterly flow to help pump the dust toward South Texas.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

Thursday - As the week progresses dust levels continue to rise and could affect air quality levels. For those with any respiratory illnesses they should avoid outdoor activity including vigorous exercise. Also try to keep windows and doors closed. We will continue to monitor this development next week.

Credit: KENS 5 Weather

As dust increases across the area, San Antonians will notice more vibrant sunrises and sunsets. However, during the afternoons the sky appears a more milky white color.

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How can people protect their health during Saharan dust storms?

How can the authorities prepare for a Saharan dust storm?

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

- The cumulative stress on public health, energy infrastructure, and visibility/traffic requires coordinated citywide response, including public messaging and support for vulnerable populations.

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Today is Thursday.  Welcome to Equilibrium, a newsletter that tracks the growing global battle over the future of sustainability. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.

The Biden administration issued an ominous forecast for the planet on Thursday morning, with one official declaring that “no country will be spared from the challenges directly related to climate change,” according to CNN.

The official was introducing a series of reports from key federal agencies on impacts of climate change, which ranged from a White House study on the rise in global migration, to a Defense Department review of security risks, to upcoming reports from the Director of National Intelligence and Department of Homeland Security.

The White House migration report dissects a feedback loop in which heightened migration can result from — as well as lead to —  greater instability and violence by “non-state armed groups,” creating a cycle that erodes the ability of destination countries to respond effectively to climate disruption.

The study “was very careful not to frame migration as a purely negative coping mechanism” but stressed the need for it to become a “safe, orderly and humane pathway,” the official said.

Today we’re looking at other causes and effects of that climate disruption. First, a report finds that plastics are on track to contribute more to global warming than coal plants by the end of the decade. Then, the head of disaster operations for the Red Cross discusses how his organization is preparing for a world in which we can expect crises to keep getting worse.

For Equilibrium, we are Saul Elbein and Sharon Udasin. Please send tips or comments to Saul at selbein@thehill.com or Sharon at sudasin@thehill.com. Follow us on Twitter: @saul_elbein and @sharonudasin

Let’s get to it.

Plastic will soon trump coal as climate threat: study

The U.S. plastics industry’s contribution to climate change is on course to surpass that of coal-fired power plants by 2030, a new study has found.

Plastics are responsible for generating at least 232 million tons of carbon-based emissions per year — equivalent to the average emissions from 116 average-sized coal-fired facilities, according to the report, published by Bennington College’s Beyond Plastics initiative.

In 2020 alone, the plastic industry’s reported emissions rose by 10 million tons over 2019, the authors found. Meanwhile, construction is currently underway on another 12 facilities, with 15 in planning processes — meaning that altogether, the new sites could emit more than 40 million additional tons of greenhouse gases annually by 2025, according to the study.

“The fossil fuel industry is losing money from its traditional markets of power generation and transportation,” Judith Enck, former Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator and president of Beyond Plastics, said in a statement.

‘Petrochemical buildout’ outweighs other gains: The petrochemical industry, according to Enck, is “building new plastics facilities at a staggering clip so they can dump their petrochemicals into plastics,” she added. “This petrochemical buildout is cancelling out other global efforts to slow climate change.”

Praising the recent closure of 65 percent of the nation’s coal-fired power plants, the authors stressed that the increase in plastics production is outweighing those gains.

“A severe undercounting” of emissions: Although the U.S. plastics industry reported releasing 114 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2020, an analysis by the Maine-based firm Material Research identified “a severe undercounting of plastics’ climate impacts,” a news release from Beyond Plastics said.

That analysis examined data from federal agencies, including the EPA, the Department of Commerce and the Department of Energy, and identified an additional 118 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions generated from other stages of plastics production — the equivalent of another 59 average-sized coal-fired power plants, the report said.

“This report represents the floor, not the ceiling, of the U.S. plastics industry’s climate impact,” Jim Vallette, president of Material Research and the report’s author, said in a statement.

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Environmental benefits of plastics: In response to the report, Joshua Baca, vice president of plastics for the American Chemistry Council (ACC) — which represents major oil and chemical firms — said that the study “fails to recognize the many environmental benefits plastics provide that move society toward a lower carbon future.”

Baca touted plastic’s potential to drive forward “a more circular economy,” or one that focuses on extending the lifecycle of products and reducing waste. Advanced recycling is “gaining momentum,” while plastic packaging requires less material to perform the same function as glass, metal or paper, according to Baca.

“Like other manufacturing processes, plastics manufacturing does emit greenhouse gases,” Baca said, noting that plastics enable the production of lighter vehicles, wind turbine blades and foam insulation.

“Plastics can ultimately result in a net savings of greenhouse gas emissions over their lifecycles compared to the use of many alternatives,” he added.

An opportunity in plant-based plastics: Jessica Bowman, president of the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC), voiced her support for the report, which she said “confirms our perspective that plastics and other products we use every day have significant climate impacts.”

“Plant-based products present an opportunity to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels,” she added.Bowman, who was not involved with the study, stressed that plant-based products “are the epitome of the circular economy,” particularly when made to be compostable or recyclable.

Last words: “We’re not going to get rid of all the products that we need and use every day,” Bowman said. “We certainly could use less products — but for things we need, being able to make them in a better way, making them from renewable inputs, is really critical.”

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In chaotic world, planning for disaster is everyone’s job

As the country’s climate becomes more unstable and its social fabric more strained, small nonprofit disaster relief organizations are springing up to help communities deal with crises.

“Maybe they pivoted from supporting schools, or distributing supplies” to giving out meals after a hurricane, Trevor Riggen, head of disaster operations at the American Red Cross, told Equilibrium.

Cooperating with these groups is a crucial part of the future of emergency preparedness, Riggen said. “Those agencies bring huge resources to the table, and know the community much better than someone coming from outside.”

Riggen sat down with Equilibrium on Thursday to share his thoughts on preparing for the disasters of the future.

What led to the rise of these organizations? Need. Disaster has become a “chronic condition for a lot of communities,” Riggen said, forcing existing local-level organizations to adapt.

How do big agencies like the Red Cross and FEMA work with these groups? “Presence is key,” Riggen said. “It’s an age-old thing in disaster work: ‘Don’t exchange business cards in the middle of a disaster.’”

For example, relief organizations can leverage lower-scale, more frequent incidents — emergencies rather than disasters — to build a network. Among the 60,000 events the Red Cross finds itself responding to every year are 200 single-family house fires per day, Riggen said.

These give the organization “a starting point” to help gauge individual and communal readiness to inevitable disasters, and to meet local emergency responders and community groups, he added.

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What else can emergency managers do? “Understand the forecast,” Riggen said. “In decades past, we focused on fighting the next disaster like it would be much like the last one. After Katrina, we focused on averting the next Katrina.”

What’s wrong with that? The future will not be like the past, he said. Meanwhile, Riggen added, the level of vulnerability in communities is “changing every day, and in most communities it’s getting worse.”

With “inequality, food security, healthcare and education — we have to assume we’re starting from a different starting point on the next disaster,” he said.

Then there’s climate change. The 2016 floods in Baton Rouge, which killed 60 people and caused $10 to $15 billion in property damage, “were a watershed for us: since then, large-scale, complex, climate-driven disasters have been happening across the country, and it’s getting faster and more severe,” Riggen said.

There were 22 natural disasters in 2020 that cost over $1 billion — a number that Riggen predicted will be matched this year and passed in future years.

That means that plans for the 2030s and 2040 should assume many communities have to plan for a “much worse” level of local vulnerability and scale of climate disaster — and not simply how to solve current-level problems with current-level resources, Riggen said.

How do you plan for unpredictable disasters, like Texas ice storms or Northwest heat waves? You build the kinds of resilience that work whatever the disaster is, according to Riggen.

“Take a hurricane: the visible impacts are storm surge, flooding, the house that’s blown down,” he said.

But the storm itself, he explained, doesn’t demonstrate a community’s vulnerability to a hurricane. Rather, that vulnerability “starts with asking where are people starting before the disaster happened,” according to Riggen.

“Do they have the resources to evacuate? A preparedness plan? A couple days of food?” he asked. “All those vulnerabilities make us think about that response differently.”

How so? Because to some extent, it doesn’t matter if you can’t live in your house because of a wildfire, hurricane or long-term power failure.

“Food banks, healthcare, emergency housing — we can put that suite of services into almost any disaster scenario, because they’re focused on the person, not how that displacement was caused,” Riggen said.

That approach to planning, he said, “gets you out the disaster-based box,” he added.

Last words: “In thinking about vulnerability, we have to ask: how do we get people who start in a different place to end up with the same result?” Riggen said.

Thursday Throwdowns

Boris Johnson, Bill Gates ‘throwing money’ toward green energy, but provide minimal details

  • British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Bill Gates launched a £400 million ($552 million) partnership on Tuesday to boost green energy investment, with half the funds coming from the U.K. government and the other half raised from the private sector, the Prime Minister’s Office announced.
  • But Tom Peck, a political sketch writer for the Independent, ridiculed the partners, writing that they “will definitely save the world — just don’t bother with the details.”
  • The prime minister and the billionaire, according to Peck, may simply be “throwing the money at the problem, generating headlines, but with no real clue what to actually do.”
  • Peck criticized Gates for his “guilty pleasure” of flying around the world in his private jets and Johnson for writing climate denial columns just a decade ago. He also pointed out how the two men seemed confused about the amount they were investing.
  • At the end of their announcement, Johnson declared that the U.K. was “putting in £200m, I think Bill is putting in £200m,” while Gates then corrected him that it was actually “four hundred each,” according to Peck. But then, he wrote, it turned out that “Johnson had been right the first time.”

Document leaks show pushback against U.N. climate recommendations

  • A document leak uncovered by BBC News demonstrated how several countries are working to change a key scientific report on how to combat climate change.
  • Saudi Arabia, Japan and Australia have demanded that the U.N. play down the urgency to transition away from fossil fuels — pushing back on previous U.N. recommendations that could keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), the BBC reported.
  • Within the documents are more than 32,000 submissions from governments, companies and other global parties, sent to a U.N. team of scientists that is collecting scientific evidence as to how to tackle climate change, according to the BBC.
  • An adviser to the Saudi oil ministry asked that “phrases like ‘the need for urgent and accelerated mitigation actions at all scales’” be eliminated, while an Australian official rejected the idea that shutting down coal-fired plants is necessary, the BBC reported.

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How can the authorities prepare for a Saharan dust storm?

What are the negative effects of Saharan dust storm on infrastructure?

**Additional Context (from prior knowledge):**
- Negative impacts: Poor air quality (respiratory issues, especially for vulnerable individuals), reduced visibility (impacting traffic and aviation), and increased demand on energy resources.

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

What are the negative effects of Saharan dust storm on infrastructure?

What are the negative health effects of Saharan dust?

- Positive impacts: Some research suggests Saharan dust can limit tropical storm/hurricane formation and can deliver nutrients to ecosystems.

How does Saharan dust affect immediate weather?

What are the positive effects of Saharan dust on the environment?

delivers essential minerals for phytoplankton

carries microorganisms and nutrients that act as fertilizer

- Past Impacted Areas: The Caribbean, Gulf Coast (including Texas, Florida), Central America, and even as far north as the Midwest and East Coast.

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Weekend rain provides little relief to severe water shortage on the Rio Grande

A rainy weekend across the Texas-Mexico border region provided little relief to the dangerously depleted International Reservoirs in the region.

On Thursday, a tropical wave moved inland from the northern Gulf near the Louisiana Coast. It brought heavy showers and flash flood warnings into early Monday as it moved northwest along the Rio Grande, according to the National Weather Service in Brownsville (NWSB).

While many took to social media to give thanks for what seemed like an answer to the drought in the region, experts say the weekend rain will not make a significant difference to the water shortage that community leaders along the border are calling “a threat of imminent disaster.”

RELATED | Scorched border counties downstream of depleted Falcon Lake face ‘threat of imminent disaster

Barry S. Goldsmith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for NWSB, explained that while the current rains will provide temporary relief to local water supplies by filling up detention ponds and drainage canals, the capacity levels at Falcon International Reservoir will only see “a small percentage rise” as a result.

“In order to fill each reservoir to levels that can preclude community water supply issues, it would require several more waves,” said Goldsmith. “Waves like this one, but through September and into early October.”

Falcon International Reservoir, at only 9.5% capacity on Monday according to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), represents the only surface water source that connects all downstream border communities to running water, from Zapata to Brownsville.

Farther northwest along the Rio Grande, the Amistad International Reservoir, at 30.3% capacity on Monday, serves communities downstream from Del Rio to Laredo, and received no significant inflows from rainfall over the weekend.

Last week, two county judges in the Rio Grande Valley issued declarations of disaster in response to the increasingly severe water shortage and ongoing drought in the region.

Multiple municipalities throughout the region are currently under mandatory stage 2 and 3 water restrictions, with plans for increased restrictions on the way.

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Adan Oceguera is an instructional aide in the City of San Benito in Cameron County, which entered a second stage of water restrictions on Aug. 6, currently enforced under penalty of a $200 fine.

“The restrictions are personally manageable,” said Oceguera. “But I can’t help but notice the modest response from our local government compared to the dire, impending water crisis.”

While some have expressed a wish for rainy weather to put an end to the current regional crisis in the short-term, Oceguera–like many others in the region–is becoming more concerned about the long-term prospects of the public water infrastructure that depends on the Rio Grande watershed.

“We can’t depend on hurricanes or tropical storms to save us,” said Oceguera. “We need solutions. If things don’t get better, it’s going to be really rough for communities like ours that are already in desperate need for resources and infrastructure."

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Goldsmith agrees that a different approach needs to be taken.

“The Rio Grande Valley has often been described as being in a state of perpetual drought broken by the occasional devastating flood,” said Goldsmith. “Because drought is a fact of life here, and warming temperatures are now increasing the rapid onset of drought conditions, water conservation is a persistent need.”

Goldsmith says that rainwater harvesting across the region would be a good residential starting point, while large scale approaches could include more desalination plants and smarter irrigation.

In San Benito, Oceguera says he’s also concerned about the future general stability of the region as climate change accelerates globally, and brings more severe weather conditions in the long-term.

“For the first time, we had days last year where we couldn’t take kids outside to play because it would’ve been hazardous to their health,” said Oceguera. “What’s most concerning to me is a future where extreme weather becomes commonplace. This is climate change. It’s not necessarily a tidal wave that upends society, but what we’re seeing here in the Rio Grande Valley now and across the world."

In 2010, Hurricane Alex devastated communities in North Mexico as it made landfall in Tamaulipas and moved west. But the Hurricane also delivered up to 70 inches of rain north of those areas along the Rio Grande watershed.

“There was actually too much runoff,” said Goldsmith about the effects of Hurricane Alex. “Each dam had to release large quantities of water to maintain solvency.”

But Goldsmith says even a similar event would still not be enough to return both reservoirs to full capacity today.

“A similar event this year would fill the reservoirs but be short of capacity,” said Goldsmith. “This is due to the near-record low starting levels both in the U.S. and in Mexico.“

“I’m hoping that the city and county are taking steps now to prepare,” said Oceguera. “For this crisis and the others sure to come.”

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Pablo De La Rosa is a Northern Tamaulipas-Rio Grande Valley native where he works as a writer and multimedia producer of stories from the Texas-Mexico border region.

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A storm that moved through the Great Plains and Midwest last night set a record for the most hurricane-force winds recorded in a single day.

The massive storm system, known as a derecho, sent tornadoes into Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska, and left more than 500,000 households without power. The Minnesota tornado was the latest ever recorded in the state. (They’re most common May through August, and the previous record was set by a November 16 twister.) As far south as New Mexico, aircraft sitting at Santa Fe Regional Airport were damaged by the winds, according to the Washington Post.

The southern edge of the derecho whipped up dust storms in Colorado and Kansas, while lightning ignited fires in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. Kansas TV station KSN reported this morning that the wildfires burned at least 153 square miles, and destroyed six homes.

The Des Moines Register reported widespread power outages, tornadoes, and the smell of smoke blowing across the plains.

A derecho is a hurricane-strength windstorm that can shoot off of a major thunderstorm system. But while a hurricane spins, the gusts from a derecho push in a straight line. In August 2020, a derecho plowed through Midwest states. In Iowa, four people were killed and 20 percent of the state’s farmland was devastated. “As I drove through the town of Cedar Rapids on Monday, I saw billboards bent in half, whole buildings collapsed, trees smashed through roofs and windows,” Cedar Rapids Gazette reporter Liz Lenz wrote about the aftermath in 2020 for the Washington Post.

[Related: Why it’s so difficult to forecast a tornado’s path]

Scientists have speculated that the severity of last year’s derecho is linked to a warming climate, which could have fed the thunderstorms hot, humid air.

This most recent event is also tied to unseasonably hot weather hitting the entire Great Plains—likely an outcome of climate change. CNN reported yesterday that 250 temperature records were due to be broken by a heat wave. Minneapolis was in the mid-50s, when it’s typically below freezing in December.

That heat, coupled with a drought, is also fueling the fires. “Out here in the High Plains, there’s nothing left that’s green. All the grass is brown and dry and ready to burn,” Bill Turner, a National Weather Service forecaster, told CNN.

Huge derechos were, until recently, very rare events, and so researchers are still trying to understand how exactly they form, and what role climate change plays in that formation. University of Northern Iowa meteorologist Alan Czarnetski told Science News last year that warmer temperatures could fuel more powerful storms, but it could also stabilize parts of the atmosphere, possibly making thunderstorms less likely to appear.

This storm may offer clues, however. Derechoes have historically impacted states in the lower plains, such Oklahoma and Kansas. But, as the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Service’s Storm Prediction Center writes, “it is reasonable to conclude that the corridors of maximum derecho frequency would shift [north] with global warming.” A hurricane-force thunderstorm across the upper Midwest in mid-December is a sign that that prediction is turning into reality.

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Gray in Volgar will smell less: in the Samara region discussed environmental issues
Experts and representatives of the authorities identified the main problems and ways to solve them
By 2024, breathing in Volgar will become easier.
Take a deep breath, don't breathe.
According to reports on the Internet, recently in some areas of Samara and Togliatti, people are guided by this rule.
Social networks thunder from indignation about the unpleasant smell in a particular area or because of the haze over the city.
So what kind of air do residents of the Samara region breathe?
What are the authorities doing to remedy the situation?
An important problem of ecology for the modern world was discussed with experts and representatives of the authorities in the press center of Komsomolskaya Pravda.
The air condition is monitored
Every year, about 200 thousand samples of atmospheric air are taken and analyzed for the content of more than 30 harmful substances in them.
In 2020, seven cases of extremely high pollution of hydrogen sulfide were recorded in the air of Samara, this year - six cases, - said Natalia Evseeva, deputy head of the Center for Monitoring Environmental Pollution of the Privolzhsky UGMS.
Exceeding the maximum permissible concentration of substances this year was recorded 1,163 times in the region.
And Samara is the undisputed leader of this anti-rating, 1,019 cases of exceeding the maximum allowable limit.
And 99% of the excess recorded in the Kuibyshev district.
However, it is early to beat the bells, there is a nuance.
In the Kuibyshev district in 2019, a new automatic observation post for air pollution was installed.
Since July 2020, it has been working continuously.
An automatic post in the Kuibyshev district records the air quality every 20 minutes.
The rest of the posts are only four times a day, so one excess in Kuibyshev district will be shown more times than in another district.
Hence such figures, - explains the chief consultant of the Department of environmental supervision of the Ministry of Forestry of the region Denis Shilov.
According to him, the number of violations does not always indicate a bad situation in the area.
Especially since the post is completely new, it catches even the slightest impurities.
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Another nuance is the weather.
Usually, the MPC is exceeded during calm.
That is, when the wind does not blow out harmful substances, and they accumulate in one place.
This is the situation, for example, in Tolyatti.
According to experts, this is the weather there most of the year.
Hence the higher number of MPC.
In such weather, all enterprises should reduce the amount of emissions.
- Rospotrebnadzor appealed to the governor of the Samara region Dmitry Azarov because of exceeding the MPC for hydrogen sulfide in calm.
It is necessary to determine the quota of emissions in such weather at each enterprise, up to the stop of work, - said the head of the department of supervision of municipal hygiene of the Rospotrebnadzor of the region Irina Matyunina.
She notes that enterprises can not violate anything, and at the post can still be recorded excess of the norm.
For example, because the air has accumulated in the lowlands.
The authorities of Samara are also struggling with the problem.
- We are very concerned about emissions in windless weather, including that is why we send warnings to all legal entities and individual entrepreneurs that the legislation has changed.
They have to make calculations and determine in what weather they should reduce or stop production altogether.
Violators are waiting for fines, but usually enterprises listen, - assured the head of the department of prevention and planning of environmental supervision of the Department of urban economy and ecology of Samara Olga Goryunova.
Struggling with an unpleasant smell
Another nuance is related to hydrogen sulfide.
He smells bad.
Even if the indicators are not exceeded, the person will still smell an unpleasant smell.
I will say for sure that the legislation will change in this direction in order to take into account this nuance, - Denis Shilov noted.
One of the sources of hydrogen sulfide is sewage treatment plants.
The Communists were even brought to justice.
However, these structures will not go anywhere, but you can fight with an unpleasant smell.
What the authorities are already doing.
The wastewater treatment plants have already begun reconstruction, in the coming years, part of the emission sources will be covered so that the smell does not spread.
By 2024, the situation in the Kuibyshev district will become noticeably better.

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On Tuesday, June 14, reported telesurtv.
It is known that three people in the municipality of Santiago Nonualco in the central department of La Paz were victims of a landslide near the highway.
A total of 54 landslides were reported in the country.
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If you look at the list of risk zones in Estonia on the website of the Ministry of the Environment, you can find almost all the settlements located along the large water bodies from Kuressaare and Kärdla, as well as from the coastal areas of Tallinn (Haabersti, Pyhja-Tallinn, Kesklinn and Pirita) to Pärnu and Tartu.
Since we are on a relatively flat plot of land, in addition to rising sea levels and river levels, there is also a risk of flooding due to increasing rainfall.
Sewerage can not cope with all the water - and it spreads through the streets.
Areas at risk of flooding can be seen on the Geoportal of the Land Department.
The most effective way to avoid flooding or reduce risks is planning.
One of the possibilities for this is the development of general and detailed plans by the local government, with the help of which it is possible to determine where and on what conditions it is possible to build.
The location of buildings and structures is important, as well as the choice of construction solutions - so that the influence of floods does not increase and the buildings are resistant to possible flooding.
It is not recommended to build on low-lying coastal areas and in floodplains of rivers.
During construction, it is important to determine the height of the first floor of buildings and engineering networks, ensuring the safety of residents and property.
Landowners, entrepreneurs and developers need to reasonably adhere to planning restrictions and involve appropriate experts in planning.
Otherwise, the economic and reputational damage from correcting errors may be greater than it would be in choosing the right place and preventive measures.
It is important for residents to know when heavy prolonged rains are approaching and at what water level the household will be in danger.
In order for the water to rise to a large level, several unfavorable conditions must coincide - frequent cyclones, accompanied by abundant torrential rains, as well as, for example, spring floods, when rivers come out of the banks, have the greatest impact.
If flooding due to high water levels can be predicted, flooding due to rains is difficult to predict.
Opportunities for innovative solutions are increasingly being taken into account, which is not only welcome, but also essential to cope with climate change and create a sustainable future.
In recent years, attention has been paid to close to natural storm water management options.
In addition to creating perhaps more famous ponds and storage channels, as well as wet areas, it is possible to weigh the possibility of coating with rubble stone or gravel, when the stone alternates with grass strips and all sorts of landscaping elements, for example, boxes for growing plants, landscaping roofs, green-covered walls.
These technologies and materials work on the principle that in the event of a flood, water will be able to return to the ground, to the stormwater system and, eventually, back to the water bodies at a rate that reduces the risk of flooding and associated damage.
At the same time, they bring the absolutely necessary diversity and habitat to the urban space.
Your household can be strengthened: make first of all water barriers, waterproofing of low-lying holes, move electrical panels higher.
And in the case of real danger, it is also possible to place, for example, bags of sand in front of doors and windows, disconnect the drainage pipes leading to the sewer, and block the taps of the drain pipes and sewer pipes with bushings.
If there is a risk that water will get into the electrical system, it must be turned off.
As in the case of a strong storm, you need to be prepared for possible power outages, charge your mobile phone, stock up on a flashlight, a battery-powered radio and a sufficient amount of drinking water, food and car fuel.
If the threat of more severe flooding is real, it is worth moving household belongings and polluting chemicals higher from the ground.
What to do during a flood?
Flooding can lead to many serious dangers: drowning, hypothermia, electric shock, contamination of drinking water, damage to buildings and property, as well as interruptions in the operation of vital services such as electricity, sewage and communications.
It is important to monitor the current situation and evacuate before the water reaches your home.
When water enters the building, the logical step is to retreat to a higher level: to the second floor, attic or roof.
Be sure to bring items needed in an emergency – such as a telephone, warm weatherproof clothing and blankets, food, medicine and drinking water – and make yourself or your household visible and audible to rescuers.
To be aware of the development of the situation, the battery-operated radio needs to be tuned to the local radio frequency.
If you need to leave the house, keep in mind that the mass of flowing water is dangerous, it is impossible to move around flooded places.
To measure the depth of the water, use a stick or a branch.
Avoid contact with water that penetrates the house, and if the ground goes from under your feet, do not flounder, but try to swim on your back to a hard surface.
Be sure to stay away from flooded substations, electrical equipment and cables conducting electricity in the water.
For injuries and immediate danger, call the emergency number 112.
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- "It is not recommended to build on low-lying coastal areas and in floodplains of rivers."

- "In recent years, attention has been paid to close to natural storm water management options."

- "And in the case of real danger, it is also possible to place, for example, bags of sand in front of doors and windows, disconnect the drainage pipes leading to the sewer, and block the taps of the drain pipes and sewer pipes with bushings."

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- "If there is a risk that water will get into the electrical system, it must be turned off."

**Citizen Health & Communication**
- "It is important for residents to know when heavy prolonged rains are approaching and at what water level the household will be in danger."

- "Avoid contact with water that penetrates the house, and if the ground goes from under your feet, do not flounder, but try to swim on your back to a hard surface."

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- "That is, it is necessary to take into account the probability of weather anomalies when planning in different areas."

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Content: “Cyclones will be more destructive ”: the Russian climatologist about the storm in the south of Russia
Russian climatologist told about the causes of the storm in the south of Russia
On the night of November 27, the Crimea was hit by the most powerful storm in the history of observations.
According to the authorities, such a storm the peninsula has not yet seen.
The hurricane also affected the Krasnodar Territory and the Rostov region.
In an interview with RT, Acting Director of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics named after A.M. Obukhov of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Head of the Laboratory of Climatology of the Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences Vladimir Semenov noted that the cause of the cyclone that brought the storm may be temperature contrasts associated with seasonal changes in the autumn-winter period.
According to the expert, it is necessary to lay in advance the risks of such natural anomalies in the work of the construction industry, energy and other sectors of the economy.
• Felled as a result of the hurricane tree in Simferopol
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On the night of November 26 to 27, the most powerful storm in the history of observations hit the Crimea.
Where and why did this storm come from?
What is the climate mechanics of this phenomenon?
— It is appropriate to first talk about meteorological mechanics, because the climate is the average weather for several decades.
In this case, we were dealing with an intense cyclone that passed from the south-west over the Black Sea and led to such cataclysms.
Now the transition period from autumn to winter, the water in the ocean has not yet cooled, and the air above the continental zone is already actively cooling.
This leads to strong temperature contrasts and to the instability of the atmosphere.
As a result, cyclones are often generated at this time of year.
This is when we talk about the events of last night from a meteorological point of view.
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And if we talk from a more global, climatic standpoint, it is known that since the 1970s the Black Sea has warmed by about two degrees.
Accordingly, from its surface evaporation is more intense.
And when a cyclone passes over the sea, it scoops up more water in the form of water vapor, which moves and spins along with this cyclone in a whirlwind.
This gives the cyclone extreme, because water vapor has a lot of energy.
— If the reason is increasing climate change, then such storms will be repeated?
The past cyclone, of course, has yet to be investigated to determine the role of global warming in this case.
For this, scientists will need to use climate models.
However, even without this, it is clear that when the climate warms, there will be more evaporation from the ocean surface and cyclones of this type will be more destructive.
In recent years, the air temperature on the planet has been increasing, the temperature of the seas and oceans, including the Black and Mediterranean Seas - the main sources of moisture in the Black Sea region.
So the trend towards more intense cyclones fits into the concept of global warming.
Let me give you an example.
When we investigated the causes of extreme rainfall, which led to severe flooding in the Crimean region of the Krasnodar region in 2012, it turned out that these extreme weather manifestations were indeed caused by global warming.
We simulated the cyclone that passed over Krymsk at that time in the temperature conditions of 2012 and the 1980s, and it became obvious that in the past the same cyclone would not have caused such devastating consequences.
• View of the city of Krymsk, affected by flooding
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— Do the measures that are being taken in the world today have any inhibitory effect on warming, or would the process go even faster without them?
— The measures that are being taken now will have an impact only in the perspective of 20-30 years.
And this is provided that all countries will pursue active policies to reduce emissions.
But, frankly, while a noticeable trend to this in the world is not observed, and after all, this is the main measure of the fight against global warming.
Yes, in 2015, countries signed the Paris Agreement, committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in order to achieve carbon neutrality.
But so far we have not seen a significant effect, and I am not sure that this goal will be achieved at all.
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“This process can not be stopped ”: a Russian scientist about the melting of glaciers and rising sea levels
Global warming and melting glaciers threaten the possible flooding of such large urban agglomerations as New York and Hong Kong.
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— Isn ’ t it time for emergency services, builders and utilities to include such anomalies in their work plans in advance?
- It's time.
And we have long said that, in addition to efforts to reduce anthropogenic impact on the climate, it is necessary to take measures to adapt and prevent risks.
That is, it is necessary to take into account the probability of weather anomalies when planning in different areas.
But this, of course, requires financial investments, so we need solutions at the state level.
It is simply necessary to take into account the factor of climate change in long-term development plans, in standards for construction, etc. It is necessary to realize that such events will be repeated more often.
I repeat: between the current storm and the flood in Krymsk – only 11 years, while earlier such events occurred once in several decades.
For such climate-sensitive regions, future risks need to be carefully assessed so that they are properly prepared for the recurrence of such events.
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These sentences emphasize the importance of air monitoring, the cumulative impact of stagnant atmospheric conditions, the complexity added to traffic and power infrastructure by extreme weather (such as dust and precipitation), guidance for flood and storm preparation, and the need for advance communication to residents.

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They also highlight established mitigation strategies for impacted infrastructure and general health guidance relevant to air and water hazards.

In the context of Saharan dust storms, these practices can be adapted for air quality advisories, protection of vulnerable populations, reduction of emissions during poor air quality events, and early warning systems.

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Resumption of the work of the preventive apparatus to cope with the risks of weather fluctuations
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The recently established preventive apparatus to counter the risks caused by weather fluctuations in the state of Tipaza has resumed, in implementation of the instructions of the governor of the state, Abu Bakr Siddiq Boucetta.
According to the State's official website, the newly created Preventive Mechanism has resumed its work.
To address the risks caused by weather fluctuations in the state.
At the level of: Bousmaïl district to ensure coverage and intervention through the eastern municipalities.
and the Cherchal district to ensure coverage and intervention across the western municipalities.
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"A heatwave exacerbated by global warming has hit parts of Europe, Asia and North America this month..."
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July is likely to be the hottest month on record, scientists said Thursday, as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the Earth is now in a “global boiling age. ”
A heatwave exacerbated by global warming has hit parts of Europe, Asia and North America this month, as well as wildfires that have ravaged swathes of Canada and southern Europe.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters in New York that "climate change is here, it is terrifying and this is just the beginning," calling for swift and strong action to end greenhouse gas emissions.
"The era of global warming is over.
The age of global warming has arrived. ”
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the European Union ’ s climate observatory Copernicus, “July 2023 is very likely to be the hottest and hottest month on record. ”
Copernicus director Carlo Pontimbo said the temperatures recorded during this period were so "extraordinary" that scientists were confident the records had been broken even before the end of the month.
Beyond official figures, indirect climate data — such as tree rings that determine their age — suggest that the temperatures recorded in July 2023 may be “unprecedented in our history in the last few thousand years, ” says Pontimbo.
He added that these grades may have been standard even "about 100,000 years ago."
With about 1.2 degrees Celsius of global warming recorded since the late 19th century driven by the burning of fossil fuels, heat waves have become hotter, longer and more frequent, as have other extreme weather events such as storms and floods.
An existential threat.
Extreme temperatures and devastating wildfires recorded in July in parts of the northern hemisphere have raised concerns about their impact on health, ecosystems and economies.
As large swathes of the United States were hit by an unprecedented heatwave, President Joe Biden said on Thursday that rising temperatures caused by climate change were an "existential threat".
“I don ’ t think anyone can deny the impact of climate change anymore, ” Biden said at the White House, revealing that measures were being taken to ensure the safety of people working outdoors more broadly as funding for meteorological services increased.
His comments came during a video call with the mayors of Phoenix, Arizona and San Antonio in Texas, which is known for its high temperatures.
Heat is the "number one weather-related killer" in the United States, killing 600 people each year.
An alarm related to extreme heat was issued in New York on Thursday and Friday as the city opened 500 centers equipped with refrigerators.
In Beijing, which has seen four weeks of record-breaking temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, the government has urged elderly people to stay indoors and asked children to reduce outdoor play time to reduce exposure to heat and ozone pollution at ground level.
In many Mediterranean countries, wildfires have broken out as extreme heat has caused vast areas of land to dry up.
Hundreds of Greek firefighters are battling deadly wildfires that have raged for two weeks in several parts of the country.
Shallow water warming
The Copernicus Observatory and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said global mean sea surface temperatures, which have been much higher than previously recorded at similar periods of the year since May, contributed to the exceptional heat in July.
Pontempo said a "large area" of the central Mediterranean was approaching or exceeding unprecedented levels.
Shallow water temperatures off South Florida, which exceeded 37.8 degrees Celsius for several hours Monday, are also likely to set new global records and threaten coral reefs.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said the eight years ending in 2022 were the hottest on record, despite the implications of the La Niña weather phenomenon linked to lower temperatures.
This has now given way to the El Niño phenomenon, which is generally associated with increasing global temperatures, although it is not expected to intensify until later in the year.
Global temperatures are likely to rise temporarily by 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for at least one of the next five years.
But experts stress that this would not be a permanent breach of the Paris agreement ’ s path of limiting climate warming to 1.5 degrees, which signals long-term warming.
Scientists say the world will need to adapt to the heat and other impacts caused by emissions, and that carbon pollution must be drastically reduced this decade to avoid the worst in the future.
Petteri Taalas, secretary-general of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), said: “The extreme weather conditions that affected millions of people in July are unfortunately the harsh reality of climate change and a preview of the future.
“The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is more urgent than ever.
Climate action is not a luxury but a necessity. ”
Members of the WorldWeather Atribition, a group of climate scientists, concluded this week that heatwaves in parts of Europe and North America would have been nearly impossible without climate change.
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"Illegal immigration: 46 migrants die in abandoned truck in San Antonio due to heat and drought"
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Content: Illegal immigration: 46 migrants die in abandoned truck in San Antonio due to heat and drought
Angelica Casas in San Antonio and Leo Sands
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At least 46 people have been found dead in an abandoned truck on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas.
A fire department official said 16 people, including four children, were also taken to hospital.
Survivors were overheated and had symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
San Antonio, 250km from the Mexican-American border, is a major transit route for people smugglers.
People smugglers often use trucks to transport undocumented migrants after they meet them in remote areas as soon as they can cross the border into the United States.
Ron Nirnberg, mayor of San Antonio, said: “They had families.
They were probably looking for a better life.
It ’ s just a terrible human tragedy. ”
San Antonio fire chief Charles Hood said emergency service workers first arrived at the scene around 6 p.m. local time (11pm GMT) after receiving reports of a body.
“We ’ re not supposed to open a truck to see piles of bodies inside.
None of us came to work imagining it. ”
The truck, abandoned by the driver, was without air conditioning and had no drinking water inside, he said.
Heat wave
The weather in San Antonio is very hot in the summer months, with temperatures reaching 39.4 degrees Celsius on Monday, and there are suspicions that the victims may have died of heat exhaustion and drought.
Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said two Guatemalans were among those taken to hospital.
The nationality of the other victims was not immediately clear.
Three people were arrested and the investigation into the case was handed over to federal agents.
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Mexican Consul General Ruben Menotti was sent to the scene and the consulate in San Antonio said it would provide "all forms of support" if Mexican nationals were among the dead.
A security guard named Edward Reina, who works in a lumber yard just yards from the scene, said he was not surprised to hear the news when he came to work on his night shift.
He said he had seen migrants jump from the train passing by where the truck was found on countless occasions.
Reina said: “I thought sooner or later someone would get hurt.
The gangs that bring them here don ’ t care about them. ”
This story has been repeated in San Antonio before, but not on this scale.
In 2017, 10 migrants were found dead inside a similar tractor trailer outside Walmart – on the southern side of the city.
The southernmost side of San Antonio is a crossing with two major highways that connect the city to border towns in Texas.
The presence of mostly rural communities, a few junkyards, and a host of growing neighborhoods in this part of the city makes it easy for a truck of this size not to catch anyone ’ s attention — until the opposite happens.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorcas, whose department investigated the incident, said: "People smugglers are ruthless people who have no regard for vulnerable people who exploit and put them at risk for profit."
Texas Governor Greg Abbott blamed the deaths on President Joe Biden, calling them “the result of his murderous policies on open borders. ”
But Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic candidate running against Abbott, said reports of the incident were devastating and called for swift action to "dismantle the people-smuggling rings and replace them with expanded sites to receive legal immigration."
Immigration is a divisive political issue in the United States, where a record 239,000 undocumented migrants were detained in May as they tried to cross the country from Mexico – many of them on extremely dangerous and unsafe routes.
U.S. law enforcement officials appear to be on track to surpass the 2021 record of 1.73 million border arrests as large numbers of migrants from Central American countries such as Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador continue to cross.
Many illegal immigrants fleeing poverty and violence in Central America end up paying people smugglers to help them cross the U.S. border.
Repeated incidents
In recent years, there have been many similar incidents involving migrants who died on their journey, but none were as large as the two were discovered in terms of death toll.
Following the discovery of the tragedy, the Catholic Archbishop of San Antonio, Gustavo Garcia-Seller, tweeted: "Have mercy on them, Lord.
They were hoping for a better life. ”
“Once again, the lack of courage in dealing with immigration reforms is killing and destroying lives. ”
Speaking to the BBC from San Antonio, Matt Houston, a local correspondent for Keynes 5, said: "Our understanding of the situation at the moment is that if this was a human smuggling incident, as it seems, it would be the deadliest such incident in American history."
The risks faced by families crossing the border into the United States are enormous — in recent days the region has been hit by a heatwave, he said.

"The southernmost side of San Antonio is a crossing with two major highways that connect the city to border towns in Texas."

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The strong winds that hit many parts of the country during the past two days, caused two fatal traffic accidents in Glizan, and this is because dust storms obscured the vision.
Hospitals were overwhelmed with asthma, allergies, and others who suffered from suffocation.
Shell also recorded vital roads and sporadic losses under the prevailing weather conditions.
On Monday evening, a fatal traffic accident occurred in Glizan after the deviation and coup of a motorcycle and this at the level of the bridge of Sayyid al-Haj on the national road No. 07, Ben Dawood Municipality, and resulted in the injury of the motorcyclist seriously at the level of the head where he died in the place. A Hyundai truck collided with a Renault truck loaded with sand from behind. The accident resulted in the injury of an unidentified man of about 25 years old, who sustained injuries to the head, face and chest. He was confined to the truck and died on the spot.
According to our sources, traffic accidents were caused by bad weather and poor visibility.
Al-Shorouk learned that due to strong sandy winds and air fluctuations recorded in the state of Glizan, the city protection units in the state carried out 13 interventions, represented by the fall of trees, on the edges of the roads, and the fall of some columns and electrical strands, and the civil protection evacuated 13 cases of both sexes, ranging in age from 18 to 93 years, due to shortness of breath.
The dust storm that has been raging in the province of Oran and its surrounding areas for the past 48 hours has created a state of emergency among families who are suffering from asthma and allergies. Emergency medical services have become the number one destination for ambulances that were transporting the injured and the health crisis, both towards Ibn Zergab Hospital and early November. Strong winds of 70 km per hour have caused several serious collapses. In addition to material damage to cars and shop fronts.
Fainting among students
According to the communication cell at the level of Ibn Zarjab Hospital in the district of El Balato, more than 100 cases of shortness of breath have been recorded during the past 48 hours, and the number is still likely to rise, without talking about the rest of the neighboring hospital institutions, whose staff spent hours without interruption to take care of patients, most of the cases belong to people with asthma and allergies and age between 21 and 80 years.
At the level of the educational sector, several cases of fainting among teachers as a result of difficulty breathing have been recorded. The injured have been referred to hospitals in order to receive the necessary treatment and undergo artificial respiration, while many managers have resorted to canceling the rest session and preventing students from going out so as not to suffer respiratory crises, especially since the sand storm has transformed the day at night.
For reference, the strong winds caused the registration of some partial collapses of some buildings, most notably what happened in the building located in the approach of the National Liberation Army on the sea side when part of the facade of the building fell, leaving the crash of some cars and fortunately, the accident did not leave victims.
In the wilaya of Sidi Bel Abbes, many educational institutions dismissed their students in the three phases because of the sandstorms that swept the state in the past 48 hours, especially in the southern regions, where the wind accompanied by heavy dust, which reached 80 km per hour, completely blocked the visibility, and the interventions of the protection services of 26 in the removal of trees falling due to high winds.
The sandstorms forced many municipalities to suspend the study until the weather improved after the sand swept through the classrooms.
Winds have also caused many trees to fall, paralyzing traffic on a number of municipal and even state roads, as well as frequent power outages in some municipalities.
Power outages
The storms caused the entire territory of the state of Beidh, partially closed a number of national and state roads, especially linking the north of the state to the south, while there was no movement completely through roads and unpaved paths, and the municipality of Beidh witnessed the fall of a large number of trees, which paralyzed traffic for several hours.
On the other hand, many villages have experienced a complete power outage.
In a happy state, the force of the wind brought down giant trees, electric cables and blackouts on many happy neighborhoods.
These winds, which decreased somewhat on Tuesday, caused the fall of an electrical column in the neighborhood of 500 housing peace next to the annex of the municipality of Saïda, and fortunately the incident did not record any significant losses, and caused the collapse of the roofs of some old houses.
Tlemcen witnessed several incidents due to bad weather, where a building crane threatened the security of residents and passers-by in the neighborhood of Kifan.
The wind led to the fall of an electric column in the Sidi Taher neighborhood in the upper city of Tlemcen near the mosque and fortunately no casualties were recorded, and the wind caused damage to an archaeological wall dating back to the Zayanid period, threatened with collapse.
In the municipality of Awlad Maimoun, east of Tlemcen, the wind caused the fall of a public lighting pole on the external wall of the Bakhti Abdul Razak without registering casualties, and in the municipality of Shatwan, the wind led to the fall of iron sheets from a balcony on the fifth floor of a building in the neighborhood of Bouarfa, and the wind led a tree in the municipality of Beni Sanous on the roof of a house without registering casualties.
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3 things that will hit the country in the coming hours | What happens in the first Ramadan weather?
Millions of Muslims around the world are receiving the holy month of Ramadan, coinciding with the fluctuation of the weather due to high temperatures and the feeling of heat despite the winter, which sparked the curiosity of many to ask about the weather on the first days of fasting, to take the necessary precautionary measures.
The first week of Ramadan
In this regard, Manar Ghanem, a member of the Media Center at the Meteorological Authority, said that the weather today is warm on Greater Cairo, northern Upper Egypt and southern Sinai, where the weather is sunny during daylight hours, and very cold when entering late night hours and until early morning.
Ghanem said during statements on Sunday that the chances of rain are light on the northern coasts of the country and areas near the water bodies, with the presence of strong winds on some areas.
Ghanem warned of a thick blackboard on Monday (the first day of Ramadan astronomically) on agricultural roads and highways and areas near water bodies, and advised to wear winter clothes when leaving home during late night hours and until early morning.
Dr. Amjad Al-Haddad, Consultant Allergy and Immunology, advised mothers during his statements, several precautionary measures when temperatures vary, which affect the immunity of their children, and make the infection of diseases easy, as he prefers the following:
- Do not go out during temperature conflicts.
- Relying on healthy diets, while eating drinks that maintain health.
Drink water and fluids to maintain body temperature.
- Wear medical masks.
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In the same context, "Nwa al-Hasoum" topped the search engine "Google", where it hits Alexandria on March 9 of each year, but began early this year, and continues until the beginning of the month of Ramadan, and is considered one of the strongest nawat that blows on the bride of the Mediterranean, and named by this name because of its intensity and because it is characterized by severe lightning and thunder rain and precipitation.
Many governorates are exposed today, Sunday, to active winds exciting dust accompanied by rain in some areas, coinciding with the peak of Nwa al-Hasoum, which hits the country and is accompanied by a wave of bad weather in the last week before the end of the winter season, according to the Alexandria Port Authority schedule for the dates of Alexandria 2024.
The weather situation today in the governorates is witnessing several weather phenomena according to the Meteorological Authority, as the first weather phenomenon is the activity of wind movement exciting dust on the governorates of Upper Egypt, especially the south (Luxor, Aswan, Qena, Sohag and Assiut), and the north of Upper Egypt in Fayoum, Beni Suef and Minya, and Greater Cairo and the southern Red Sea intermittently.
The weather of the first week of Ramadan 2024 is characterized by a cold atmosphere as well as forecasts of heavy rain with the first five days before the end of the Nawwat al-Hasoum and the weather moderates after that.
Major General Khaled Fouda, Governor of South Sinai, said that the governorate ’ s operations room is following up on the weather situation around the clock, and continuous communication with the city councils in Tur, Taba, Nuweiba, St. Catherine, Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab. Major General Khaled Shoaib, Governor of Matrouh, stressed the need to raise the state of emergency and follow up the national control center, climate change and city centers. Respond to citizens ’ complaints and deal with them.
We will monitor you the weather situation during Nawa Al Hasoum and the most important information about them, which came as follows:
The weather during the days of Nawa "Hasoum", a case of violent weather fluctuations, according to the Meteorological Authority, as the weather of Hasoum is characterized by several features, including: -
- Characterized by mostly rainy southwestern winds
- Blowing in the form of southwestern winds and heavy rains
- It goes on for a whole week.
It is so named for its intensity that it is accompanied by lightning, thunder and rain.
- During which the waves of the sea rise and stop fishing trips and sometimes sea navigation as well.

"To address the risks caused by weather fluctuations in the state."

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The recently established preventive apparatus to counter the risks caused by weather fluctuations in the state of Tipaza has resumed, in implementation of the instructions of the governor of the state, Abu Bakr Siddiq Boucetta.
According to the State's official website, the newly created Preventive Mechanism has resumed its work.
To address the risks caused by weather fluctuations in the state.
At the level of: Bousmaïl district to ensure coverage and intervention through the eastern municipalities.
and the Cherchal district to ensure coverage and intervention across the western municipalities.
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Content: Heavy rain and snow after a long drought.
The Great Melt in California Could Cause Heavy Floods
Spring in California this year has been a welcome respite, given the record rainfall and historic snowfall the state has seen in recent weeks.
But the new danger from hot weather looms large.
The state ’ s massive ice will begin to melt soon, and communities are preparing to deal with the water, as trillions of gallons of snowwater covering the Sierra Nevada mountain range are expected to rush into rivers and reservoirs as the weather warms.
This will increase the risk of flooding in areas already saturated with the state ’ s rainstorming winters.
Climate scientist Daniel Swain said in an online briefing this week that the mass of ice, 233 percent of the April 1 average, contains enough water to fill reservoirs downstream several times.
Danger.
"Conditions can be risky even without a large heatwave or warm rain in the late season, and a combination of warm spring weather and sunny skies can be sufficient for rapid surface runoff," Swain said.
It is a challenge facing many countries across the West, all of which have had to contend with a drastic shift in climate conditions, after years of devastating drought.
The climate crisis, which exacerbates extreme events, is expected to fuel large swings in the future.
Less reliable models and forecasts
Rapid spring thawing has already wreaked havoc from the southwest to the Rocky Mountains, emergency crews in New Mexico have been forced to conduct water rescues of submerged vehicles, and Arizona residents have spent days working to drain floodwaters from their homes.
The climate crisis has made models and forecasts based on historical data less reliable, and even with good data, the information doesn ’ t help much, according to California Water Resources Administration officials.
Jenny Fromm, of the US Army Corps of Engineers, said: “We don ’ t really know how the ice will melt, ” explaining:“ Small shifts in solar radiation and groundwater flow can make a big difference to the results. ”
Dealing with Extreme Volatility
David Rizardo, director of the California Department of Water Resources Hydrology, said: “Climate change has had other plans over the past 10 years, ” explaining how the increase in external events has made statistics and models less reliable.
It is difficult to know at this point whether conditions will change for better or for worse, "he said, adding:" Maybe there will be more snow or rain.
We may go through a really warm and very dry period that causes the water to evaporate in the system.
Both affect. ”
“However, what officials know is that many of the areas at risk of being the hardest hit have long had to deal with extreme weather conditions, including years of devastating drought and extreme heat. ”
Jose Pablo Ortiz, a senior scientist at the non-profit Union of Climate Scientists, said many of these communities have been affected for years by the weather.
Scientists, officials and activists are particularly interested in communities in California ’ s San Joaquin Valley, an agricultural center that embraces the state ’ s mountainous center.
Winter storms, which hit the region in March, caused devastating flooding, damaged homes, farmland and critical infrastructure, counties estimate billions of dollars in damage, and millions more are needed to fund the most urgent repairs.
Repair of dams and drainage
Besides resources, it will take time to repair damaged dams, drain the water still flooding streets, and dry up homes and businesses.
Recovery has been slow, and time is running out, as in April and May, snowmelt runoff peaks in many of these areas.
Access to clean water
Even as the region races to prepare for dangerous water flows, the effects of drought persist there.
“For some, it ’ s a water quantity problem, but for others it ’ s a water quality problem, ” Ortiz said, noting that many communities in this region are still struggling to get clean water for drinking and hygiene.
Experts have warned that the risks facing California and the wider U.S. West will only get worse as the climate crisis intensifies.
“Drought risks – as well as severe flooding – are rising as the climate warms. ”
While it is difficult to attribute any single weather event to the climate crisis, the extreme swings between wet and dry fit the pattern predicted, by models and scientists ’ conclusions, as the climate scientist pointed out.
Meanwhile, the impact of these extreme weather events has been felt for a longer time, Swain said, with the risks posed by a series of storms that have hit California, which persist into the summer.
But the winter is not over yet.
Winter storms, which hit the region in March, caused devastating flooding and damaged homes, farmland and critical infrastructure.
Experts warn that the risks facing California and the wider U.S. West will only get worse as the climate crisis intensifies.
Drought risks – as well as severe flooding – are on the rise, as the climate warms.
Rapid spring thawing has already wreaked havoc from the southwest to the Rocky Mountains, emergency crews in New Mexico have been forced to conduct water rescues of submerged vehicles, and Arizona residents have spent days working to drain floodwaters from their homes.
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"Experts warn that the risks facing California and the wider U.S. West will only get worse as the climate crisis intensifies."

"US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that rising temperatures caused by climate change were an 'existential threat.'"

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US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that rising temperatures caused by climate change were an “existential threat. ”
“I don ’ t think anyone can deny the impact of climate change anymore, ” Biden said in a speech at the White House, announcing measures to ensure the safety of people working outdoors more broadly as funding for meteorological services increases.
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His comments came during a video call with the mayors of Phoenix, Arizona and San Antonio in Texas, which is known for its high temperatures.
Heat is the "number one weather-related killer" in the United States, killing 600 people each year.
The president also announced measures to strengthen heat-related safety rules for workers, especially farmers, construction workers and others working in open spaces, as well as additional funding for meteorological services.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Biden said her desert city is "famous for the heat.
But this summer was truly unprecedented. ”
"It is doing real damage to our society and we feel we are on the front lines of climate change."
Chinese and U.S. climate envoys said on Thursday during a video call that the two countries agreed to continue close communication on issues including climate change.
Referring to the talks between China ’ s climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and his U.S. counterpart John Kerry, China ’ s environment ministry said in a statement that the two sides exchanged views on topics such as strengthening China-U.S. dialogue on climate change and enhancing cooperation in the global climate multilateral process.
Kerry, who visited China earlier this month, said more work was needed to reach agreements with China on major issues.
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US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that rising temperatures caused by climate change were an “existential threat. ”
“I don ’ t think anyone can deny the impact of climate change anymore, ” Biden said in a speech at the White House, announcing measures to ensure the safety of people working outdoors more broadly as funding for meteorological services increases.
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His comments came during a video call with the mayors of Phoenix, Arizona and San Antonio in Texas, which is known for its high temperatures.
Heat is the "number one weather-related killer" in the United States, killing 600 people each year.
The president also announced measures to strengthen heat-related safety rules for workers, especially farmers, construction workers and others working in open spaces, as well as additional funding for meteorological services.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Biden said her desert city is "famous for the heat.
But this summer was truly unprecedented. ”
"It is doing real damage to our society and we feel we are on the front lines of climate change."
Chinese and U.S. climate envoys said on Thursday during a video call that the two countries agreed to continue close communication on issues including climate change.
Referring to the talks between China ’ s climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and his U.S. counterpart John Kerry, China ’ s environment ministry said in a statement that the two sides exchanged views on topics such as strengthening China-U.S. dialogue on climate change and enhancing cooperation in the global climate multilateral process.
Kerry, who visited China earlier this month, said more work was needed to reach agreements with China on major issues.
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US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that rising temperatures caused by climate change were an “existential threat. ”
“I don ’ t think anyone can deny the impact of climate change anymore, ” Biden said in a speech at the White House, announcing measures to ensure the safety of people working outdoors more broadly as funding for meteorological services increases.
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His comments came during a video call with the mayors of Phoenix, Arizona and San Antonio in Texas, which is known for its high temperatures.
Heat is the "number one weather-related killer" in the United States, killing 600 people each year.
The president also announced measures to strengthen heat-related safety rules for workers, especially farmers, construction workers and others working in open spaces, as well as additional funding for meteorological services.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Biden said her desert city is "famous for the heat.
But this summer was truly unprecedented. ”
"It is doing real damage to our society and we feel we are on the front lines of climate change."
Chinese and U.S. climate envoys said on Thursday during a video call that the two countries agreed to continue close communication on issues including climate change.
Referring to the talks between China ’ s climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and his U.S. counterpart John Kerry, China ’ s environment ministry said in a statement that the two sides exchanged views on topics such as strengthening China-U.S. dialogue on climate change and enhancing cooperation in the global climate multilateral process.
Kerry, who visited China earlier this month, said more work was needed to reach agreements with China on major issues.
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"According to the communication cell at the level of Ibn Zarjab Hospital in the district of El Balato, more than 100 cases of shortness of breath have been recorded... most of the cases belong to people with asthma and allergies and age between 21 and 80 years."

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Resumption of the work of the preventive apparatus to cope with the risks of weather fluctuations
By A.S.
The recently established preventive apparatus to counter the risks caused by weather fluctuations in the state of Tipaza has resumed, in implementation of the instructions of the governor of the state, Abu Bakr Siddiq Boucetta.
According to the State's official website, the newly created Preventive Mechanism has resumed its work.
To address the risks caused by weather fluctuations in the state.
At the level of: Bousmaïl district to ensure coverage and intervention through the eastern municipalities.
and the Cherchal district to ensure coverage and intervention across the western municipalities.
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US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that rising temperatures caused by climate change were an “existential threat. ”
“I don ’ t think anyone can deny the impact of climate change anymore, ” Biden said in a speech at the White House, announcing measures to ensure the safety of people working outdoors more broadly as funding for meteorological services increases.
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His comments came during a video call with the mayors of Phoenix, Arizona and San Antonio in Texas, which is known for its high temperatures.
Heat is the "number one weather-related killer" in the United States, killing 600 people each year.
The president also announced measures to strengthen heat-related safety rules for workers, especially farmers, construction workers and others working in open spaces, as well as additional funding for meteorological services.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Biden said her desert city is "famous for the heat.
But this summer was truly unprecedented. ”
"It is doing real damage to our society and we feel we are on the front lines of climate change."
Chinese and U.S. climate envoys said on Thursday during a video call that the two countries agreed to continue close communication on issues including climate change.
Referring to the talks between China ’ s climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and his U.S. counterpart John Kerry, China ’ s environment ministry said in a statement that the two sides exchanged views on topics such as strengthening China-U.S. dialogue on climate change and enhancing cooperation in the global climate multilateral process.
Kerry, who visited China earlier this month, said more work was needed to reach agreements with China on major issues.
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What areas of the US have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

**Noted Areas Impacted:**
- North America (including San Antonio, Texas)
- Western U.S. (California, Arizona, New Mexico)
- Europe, Asia (reference to sand storms/wind effects)

**Negative Impacts Mentioned:**
- Respiratory health crises (especially for asthma/allergy sufferers and the elderly)
- Fatal accidents and deaths related to heat and sand/dust storms
- Power infrastructure damage and increased risk due to wind and dust
- Increased emergency hospital visits
- Drought and high temperatures worsening other weather events

**Positive Impacts (not explicitly stated in the text):**
- [General knowledge: Dust can fertilize ocean and rainforest ecosystems due to minerals, but this was not in the text.]

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What areas of the US have been affected by Saharan dust storms?

**Appropriate Preparations Implied:**
- Emergency state/protocols for hospitals and health services
- Special advisories and support for those with respiratory conditions
- Readiness of power/infrastructure crews for storm and wind related damages
- Public communication about risk, especially for transit and outbound travel

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Resumption of the work of the preventive apparatus to cope with the risks of weather fluctuations
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The recently established preventive apparatus to counter the risks caused by weather fluctuations in the state of Tipaza has resumed, in implementation of the instructions of the governor of the state, Abu Bakr Siddiq Boucetta.
According to the State's official website, the newly created Preventive Mechanism has resumed its work.
To address the risks caused by weather fluctuations in the state.
At the level of: Bousmaïl district to ensure coverage and intervention through the eastern municipalities.
and the Cherchal district to ensure coverage and intervention across the western municipalities.
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Content: "Annual tide" forced Sula Jiang Wan 'an across the sea to care for Li Sichuan: more attention to anemones
Reporter Qiu Xinbo / reporting from Taipei
Typhoon Sula is approaching Taiwan, and the Central Weather Bureau continues to issue a land-based typhoon warning covering Pingtung and Hengchun Peninsula.
In response to Sula, Taipei City Vice Mayor Li Sichuan also went to the Taipei Disaster Response Center this morning to preside over a meeting on typhoon preparedness.
Li Sichuan said that Chiang Wan-an, the mayor of Taipei City who is currently participating in the Twin Cities Forum in Shanghai, was concerned about the situation in Taipei at 6: 00 a.m., and Li Sichuan also believes that it is more necessary to pay attention to another typhoon anemone than Sula.
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Li Sichuan went to the Taipei Disaster Response Center at 9: 00 am to preside over the typhoon preparedness meeting, he said that during the meeting he reminded all bureaus, many people focused on Sula forget anemone, on the information of the meteorological team of Taiwan University, anemone is closest to the north from August 31 to September 1 and 2, the rainfall will increase, hoping that all bureaus will be prepared for rainfall.
In addition, during the typhoon coincides with the annual tide, Li Sichuan is also worried about the annual tide caused by the seawater inversion, so ask the traffic bureau to strengthen the prevention, assuming that there is a seawater inversion to inform the owner according to the SOP, or carry out the necessary towing.
According to the weather bureau, Sula will affect Hengchun Peninsula around noon, and the rainfall in the northern city will not be very large. And...
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"According to the Central Weather Bureau, the weather in Taiwan is unstable due to the southwest air flow and low pressure zone, and the rain in the central and southern parts of the country is obvious, and the probability of heavy rainfall is likely to be delayed."

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Content: According to the Central Weather Bureau, the weather in Taiwan is unstable due to the southwest air flow and low pressure zone, and the rain in the central and southern parts of the country is obvious, and the probability of heavy rainfall is likely to be delayed.
Chen Datian, director of construction, said that last week's fireworks typhoon did not directly hit Taiwan, and the torrential rain brought about by the surrounding circulation of the typhoon brought significant water to the central reservoir, which also led to the collapse of sporadic road trees and road potholes.
In the face of possible rain, the Construction Bureau upholds the principle of “preparation in advance ” and continues to strengthen its vigilance, hoping to reduce the disaster situation to the lowest possible level. At present, the Construction Bureau has started operations, set up a three-level emergency response team, and prepared various disaster relief equipment, vehicles and manpower.
Chen Tai Tin said that the construction works in progress to strengthen the fencing and wind prevention measures. The construction part of the embankment to strengthen the protection measures and prepare space bags at the gap. and electrical and mechanical equipment such as monitors to ensure normal operation and to protect the safety of life and property of the public.
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Typhoon Lupi is difficult to entangle, quickly flash away from Taiwan introduced extremely rich water vapor, a few days of heavy rain in the south of the accumulated rainfall has broken thousands of millimetres, landslides, road breaks, flooding, half of Taiwan paralyzed, agricultural damage is more serious.
The heavy rain has not stopped, President Tsai Ing-wen inspected the Central Disaster Prevention Center on the 8th, and her speech made everyone blind: this heavy rain can see the results of the forward-looking plan into flood control and disaster prevention, and should let the people know.
The President sees things differently, doesn ’ t he eat human fireworks?
Tsai Ing-wen is right to push this wave of heavy rain to warming and extreme weather, but this proves that her understanding of extreme weather does not exceed that of ordinary people, and it is just a buzzword that has been heard of this year.
Mo Zaiyang; coupled with the energy transition, net zero carbon emissions of the fashionable terms came out.
Leaders should further listen to the analysis of professional staff, so that the speeches are not outrageous.
Yes, this wave of heavy rain is the source of this year's "intertropical zone (equatorial low pressure zone)" super fierce, from the east coast of Africa to the Indian Ocean water, through India into the south-central peninsula, mainland China, and then to Taiwan all the way to Japan; so long low pressure belt, forming a hot low pressure, typhoon, all the way to the way to the east of Taiwan, three typhoons, is also ultra-long equatorial low pressure. Caused.
If the President has a basic understanding of this cause, he can explore further the cause of the super strong equatorial low pressure zone, yes, it is warming; a series of high latitudes of icebergs dissolved, huge amounts of low salinity of fresh water into the ocean, destroying the original equatorial low pressure zone driving the motion of the ocean current, resulting in changes in the whole earth's monsoon cycle.
In short, this wave of heavy rainfall in Taiwan is not abrupt.
Why is this torrential rain in Taiwan so serious? The review's disaster prevention and warning mechanism is no longer relevant.
The people did not receive the power of Typhoon Lupi, when the sea typhoon warning was issued, the wind and rain had not yet arrived, just 20 hours said that Lupi had landed on the mainland, lifting the sea typhoon warning; who knows Lupi's return gun with the southwest airflow caused heavy damage to Taiwan.
250 billion Taiwan dollars Looking forward to water treatment, water environment construction flowers to the local? No need for water treatment officials to explain, the public will see.
Looking forward not too much to do infrastructure, because it costs a lot of money, and performance is very slow; would rather invest in landscape construction such as waterfront parks, which are dusty, and build flood ponds is not for water storage, mostly to increase the ratio of urban green areas, the public can see, but flood control has no effect.
The fundamental problem lies in the land planning, since Taiwan is an island prone to disasters, how to coexist with disasters is a serious issue, but the land planning has been delayed again and again; the Dutch and water symbiosis, floating cities, and the high foot house design of the central and southern peninsula, officials have been on the road to investigate, but they have not yet started to learn from it.
It seems that the island of disaster will not be easy to escape.
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"Chen Tai Tin said that the construction works in progress to strengthen the fencing and wind prevention measures."

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Content: According to the Central Weather Bureau, the weather in Taiwan is unstable due to the southwest air flow and low pressure zone, and the rain in the central and southern parts of the country is obvious, and the probability of heavy rainfall is likely to be delayed.
Chen Datian, director of construction, said that last week's fireworks typhoon did not directly hit Taiwan, and the torrential rain brought about by the surrounding circulation of the typhoon brought significant water to the central reservoir, which also led to the collapse of sporadic road trees and road potholes.
In the face of possible rain, the Construction Bureau upholds the principle of “preparation in advance ” and continues to strengthen its vigilance, hoping to reduce the disaster situation to the lowest possible level. At present, the Construction Bureau has started operations, set up a three-level emergency response team, and prepared various disaster relief equipment, vehicles and manpower.
Chen Tai Tin said that the construction works in progress to strengthen the fencing and wind prevention measures. The construction part of the embankment to strengthen the protection measures and prepare space bags at the gap. and electrical and mechanical equipment such as monitors to ensure normal operation and to protect the safety of life and property of the public.
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"The Taichung City Government said that since 8: 00 last night as of 7: 00 this morning, the Bureau of Construction and Construction has received reports of 57 sporadic disasters, all of which immediately sent personnel to deal with the machinery, 26 have been completed, and the remaining 31 are in the process of being processed."

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Content: The Central Weather Bureau continues to issue special reports on heavy rain in central and southern Taiwan! Typhoon Lupi made landfall in coastal areas of China. Although it was downgraded to a tropical low pressure, it was affected by the outer circulation and southwest air flow, and heavy rain in the central and southern parts of the country is not to be underestimated.
The Taichung City Government said that since 8: 00 last night as of 7: 00 this morning, the Bureau of Construction and Construction has received reports of 57 sporadic disasters, all of which immediately sent personnel to deal with the machinery, 26 have been completed, and the remaining 31 are in the process of being processed.
Since 8: 00 last night, as of 7: 00 this morning, the Construction Bureau reported 57 sporadic disasters, all immediately sent out machinery to deal with 26, the remaining 31 cases, including 39 trees broken or collapsed, 9 road lamp failures, 6 road potholes and 3 slope earth and rock collapse, there are no major disasters.
Typhoon Lupi has weakened to a tropical low pressure TD11, but the remnant circulation cloud system will gradually move towards the north of Taiwan. It has a chance to pass through the northern coast and even the northern land. It is expected that Taichung City will continue to receive heavy rain and heavy rain. Today, Lu Xiuyan visited the five Zhangli Pumping Station to pay attention to the situation of flood prevention and preparedness.
According to the forecast of the Central Weather Bureau, heavy rain is likely to occur in the mountain area. Please use passersby to pay attention to landslides and falling rocks in the mountain area. Try to avoid entering the mountain area during the rainfall period. If you find that the road is blocked, you can report to Taichung residents 1-yard special line 1999.
# Lupi # Southwest Air Flow # Reported # 57 Disaster

"Try to avoid entering the mountain area during the rainfall period."

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Content: The Central Weather Bureau continues to issue special reports on heavy rain in central and southern Taiwan! Typhoon Lupi made landfall in coastal areas of China. Although it was downgraded to a tropical low pressure, it was affected by the outer circulation and southwest air flow, and heavy rain in the central and southern parts of the country is not to be underestimated.
The Taichung City Government said that since 8: 00 last night as of 7: 00 this morning, the Bureau of Construction and Construction has received reports of 57 sporadic disasters, all of which immediately sent personnel to deal with the machinery, 26 have been completed, and the remaining 31 are in the process of being processed.
Since 8: 00 last night, as of 7: 00 this morning, the Construction Bureau reported 57 sporadic disasters, all immediately sent out machinery to deal with 26, the remaining 31 cases, including 39 trees broken or collapsed, 9 road lamp failures, 6 road potholes and 3 slope earth and rock collapse, there are no major disasters.
Typhoon Lupi has weakened to a tropical low pressure TD11, but the remnant circulation cloud system will gradually move towards the north of Taiwan. It has a chance to pass through the northern coast and even the northern land. It is expected that Taichung City will continue to receive heavy rain and heavy rain. Today, Lu Xiuyan visited the five Zhangli Pumping Station to pay attention to the situation of flood prevention and preparedness.
According to the forecast of the Central Weather Bureau, heavy rain is likely to occur in the mountain area. Please use passersby to pay attention to landslides and falling rocks in the mountain area. Try to avoid entering the mountain area during the rainfall period. If you find that the road is blocked, you can report to Taichung residents 1-yard special line 1999.
# Lupi # Southwest Air Flow # Reported # 57 Disaster

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Content: The Central Weather Bureau continues to issue special reports on heavy rain in central and southern Taiwan! Typhoon Lupi made landfall in coastal areas of China. Although it was downgraded to a tropical low pressure, it was affected by the outer circulation and southwest air flow, and heavy rain in the central and southern parts of the country is not to be underestimated.
The Taichung City Government said that since 8: 00 last night as of 7: 00 this morning, the Bureau of Construction and Construction has received reports of 57 sporadic disasters, all of which immediately sent personnel to deal with the machinery, 26 have been completed, and the remaining 31 are in the process of being processed.
Since 8: 00 last night, as of 7: 00 this morning, the Construction Bureau reported 57 sporadic disasters, all immediately sent out machinery to deal with 26, the remaining 31 cases, including 39 trees broken or collapsed, 9 road lamp failures, 6 road potholes and 3 slope earth and rock collapse, there are no major disasters.
Typhoon Lupi has weakened to a tropical low pressure TD11, but the remnant circulation cloud system will gradually move towards the north of Taiwan. It has a chance to pass through the northern coast and even the northern land. It is expected that Taichung City will continue to receive heavy rain and heavy rain. Today, Lu Xiuyan visited the five Zhangli Pumping Station to pay attention to the situation of flood prevention and preparedness.
According to the forecast of the Central Weather Bureau, heavy rain is likely to occur in the mountain area. Please use passersby to pay attention to landslides and falling rocks in the mountain area. Try to avoid entering the mountain area during the rainfall period. If you find that the road is blocked, you can report to Taichung residents 1-yard special line 1999.
# Lupi # Southwest Air Flow # Reported # 57 Disaster

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Content: The Central Weather Bureau continues to issue special reports on heavy rain in central and southern Taiwan! Typhoon Lupi made landfall in coastal areas of China. Although it was downgraded to a tropical low pressure, it was affected by the outer circulation and southwest air flow, and heavy rain in the central and southern parts of the country is not to be underestimated.
The Taichung City Government said that since 8: 00 last night as of 7: 00 this morning, the Bureau of Construction and Construction has received reports of 57 sporadic disasters, all of which immediately sent personnel to deal with the machinery, 26 have been completed, and the remaining 31 are in the process of being processed.
Since 8: 00 last night, as of 7: 00 this morning, the Construction Bureau reported 57 sporadic disasters, all immediately sent out machinery to deal with 26, the remaining 31 cases, including 39 trees broken or collapsed, 9 road lamp failures, 6 road potholes and 3 slope earth and rock collapse, there are no major disasters.
Typhoon Lupi has weakened to a tropical low pressure TD11, but the remnant circulation cloud system will gradually move towards the north of Taiwan. It has a chance to pass through the northern coast and even the northern land. It is expected that Taichung City will continue to receive heavy rain and heavy rain. Today, Lu Xiuyan visited the five Zhangli Pumping Station to pay attention to the situation of flood prevention and preparedness.
According to the forecast of the Central Weather Bureau, heavy rain is likely to occur in the mountain area. Please use passersby to pay attention to landslides and falling rocks in the mountain area. Try to avoid entering the mountain area during the rainfall period. If you find that the road is blocked, you can report to Taichung residents 1-yard special line 1999.
# Lupi # Southwest Air Flow # Reported # 57 Disaster

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Content: The Central Weather Bureau continues to issue special reports on heavy rain in central and southern Taiwan! Typhoon Lupi made landfall in coastal areas of China. Although it was downgraded to a tropical low pressure, it was affected by the outer circulation and southwest air flow, and heavy rain in the central and southern parts of the country is not to be underestimated.
The Taichung City Government said that since 8: 00 last night as of 7: 00 this morning, the Bureau of Construction and Construction has received reports of 57 sporadic disasters, all of which immediately sent personnel to deal with the machinery, 26 have been completed, and the remaining 31 are in the process of being processed.
Since 8: 00 last night, as of 7: 00 this morning, the Construction Bureau reported 57 sporadic disasters, all immediately sent out machinery to deal with 26, the remaining 31 cases, including 39 trees broken or collapsed, 9 road lamp failures, 6 road potholes and 3 slope earth and rock collapse, there are no major disasters.
Typhoon Lupi has weakened to a tropical low pressure TD11, but the remnant circulation cloud system will gradually move towards the north of Taiwan. It has a chance to pass through the northern coast and even the northern land. It is expected that Taichung City will continue to receive heavy rain and heavy rain. Today, Lu Xiuyan visited the five Zhangli Pumping Station to pay attention to the situation of flood prevention and preparedness.
According to the forecast of the Central Weather Bureau, heavy rain is likely to occur in the mountain area. Please use passersby to pay attention to landslides and falling rocks in the mountain area. Try to avoid entering the mountain area during the rainfall period. If you find that the road is blocked, you can report to Taichung residents 1-yard special line 1999.
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Content: Huang Weizhe asked the municipal team to strengthen flood prevention and preparedness
Journalist Kuo Chun-hui / Coverage from Tainan
According to the forecast of the Central Meteorological Agency, from today to Sunday (23 to 28), the weather in Taiwan is very unstable due to the impact of the front, and it is prone to short-term heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, strong wind and other severe weather phenomena. Disaster caused by rain.
In particular, people are reminded to pay attention to weather events when they go out and avoid going to mountain areas to pay attention to safety.
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Huang Weizhe pointed out that after the 0403 earthquake, aftershocks and frequent earthquakes in the Chiayi area, it is feared that the mountain area of Tainan City will be loosened, and the chance of rain in the mountain area will be higher. In addition, people are reminded to pay attention to weather events when they go out and avoid going to mountain activities.
Fang Chin-cheng, secretary general of Tainan City Government and director of the Disaster Prevention Office, also pointed out that from Tuesday (23) to Sunday (28), the two waves of frontal impact must be carefully prevented from causing heavy rainfall. Clean up the side ditches, clean up the clogging of the ditches, leaves and debris at the waterfall mouth, and pre-configure the waterproof shield and sand bag for the flooded submersible area to implement various flood prevention preparations.
Wang Ya-ho, executive secretary of the Tainan City Government's Disaster Prevention and Relief Office, stressed that in order to check whether the work area has stepped up flood prevention preparations, the city government has established a list of key flood prevention projects every year according to the "operation mechanism for spot-checking the flood prevention and preparedness of projects under construction in response to typhoons and heavy rain."
Wang Yahe pointed out that on the 22nd, the Tainan City government also invited the Water Resources Bureau, the Research and Evaluation Commission, the Political Bureau and the project construction inspection team to form a flood control sampling team. All flood prevention gaps should be effectively blocked to ensure that the site complies with the relevant provisions of disaster prevention and mitigation operations, strengthen the preparation of disaster relief equipment and grasp the disaster relief manpower, and maintain the ability to mobilize at any time.
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