Building Resilience: How to Protect Wellington from the Rising Tide
Sea levels in Wellington have risen by 20 centimeters over the past century – and scientists predict a fivefold increase over the next 100 years. Coastal hazard scientist Dr Scott Stephens says high tides will continue to reach new highs and waves will reach higher levels and carry more energy, causing more damage to roads […]
Stop the rising tide of microplastic pollution
Engineer Adam Root quit his job at Dyson to develop a filter to prevent microplastics from entering the oceans. (Sam Gibson) Plastic has no place in our oceans, but that’s where a huge amount ends up. Although we’ve seen images of plastic waste floating in the surf and washing up on beaches, […]
Shanghai hopes COVID tide turns, with fewer cases outside quarantine zones
By Brenda Goh and Ella Cao SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s commercial capital of Shanghai on Wednesday reported no new COVID-19 infections outside quarantine zones in two districts, stoking hopes that the tide is turning in its battle against the pandemic, as some factories have started to resume work. State media trumpeted the resumption of production […]
The apocalypse, shrinking rainforests and us – why we need to turn the tide
Editor’s Note: Marshall Brain – futurist, inventor, NCSU professor, writer and creator of “How Stuff Works” is a contributor to WRAL TechWire, taking a serious and entertaining world of possibilities for the world and the human race. He is also the author of “The Doomsday Book”. +++ RALEIGH- In last week’s column, we discussed the […]
2023: Wike’s Rescue Mission – :::…The Tide News Online :::…
Every year on March 22, World Water Day is celebrated to highlight the value of water and the need to preserve it. Water is essential for a healthy body. This is why the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated this day in 1993 to draw attention to the water-related challenges we face.The United Nations has […]
Gombe Mega Motor Park reaches 95% completion -Commissioner
Aminu Kano Center for Democratic Studies, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), in collaboration with the University of Nigeria Nsukka Muslim Community (UNNMC), organized an accountability forum for councilors in Enugu North.The event, which took place in Nsukka, aimed to sensitize newly appointed councilors from the Enugu North Senatorial District on the need to be accountable as […]
“Rising temperatures may threaten water security in Nigeria”
Aminu Kano Center for Democratic Studies, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), in collaboration with the University of Nigeria Nsukka Muslim Community (UNNMC), organized an accountability forum for councilors in Enugu North.The event, which took place in Nsukka, aimed to sensitize newly appointed councilors from the Enugu North Senatorial District on the need to be accountable as […]
NGO helps 273 detainees regain their freedom
Aminu Kano Center for Democratic Studies, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), in collaboration with the University of Nigeria Nsukka Muslim Community (UNNMC), organized an accountability forum for councilors in Enugu North.The event, which took place in Nsukka, aimed to sensitize newly appointed councilors from the Enugu North Senatorial District on the need to be accountable as […]
Fashola inaugurates 1.06 km road at Aminu Kano University Hospital
The Ebonyi State Police Command has pledged to arrest and prosecute the killers of a 35-year-old woman, Nnenna Onu.Police Public Relations Officer DSP Loveth Odah told reporters in Abakaliki yesterday that the command would spare no effort in its investigation to apprehend the killers.The single woman was set on fire alive by her attackers on […]
2023: Presidential aspirant promises quality services to humanity
The Ebonyi State Police Command has pledged to arrest and prosecute the killers of a 35-year-old woman, Nnenna Onu.Police Public Relations Officer DSP Loveth Odah told reporters in Abakaliki yesterday that the command would spare no effort in its investigation to apprehend the killers.The single woman was set on fire alive by her attackers on […]
Makinde and Samwo-Olu celebrate Ugwuanyi at 58
Yesterday, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State congratulated his counterpart from Enugu State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on his 58th birthday.Makinde, in a statement in Ibadan, by his chief press officer, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, described Ugwuanyi as a bridge builder and a detribalized patriot with a strong belief in the Nigerian project.He prayed to God to […]
2023: God’ll Shock Nigerians -Dagogo-Jack – :::…The Tide News Online :::…
Recently, the Rivers State Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PEN) held a press conference in Port Harcourt to update the public on some of the group’s activities in Rivers State, in particular.Among others, one of the key revelations made by the State Chairman of the PFN, Reverend (Dr) Minaibi Dagogo-Jack was the preparedness […]
Adesina’s pointless outburst over fuel shortage
Every year on March 22, World Water Day is celebrated to highlight the value of water and the need to preserve it. Water is essential for a healthy body. This is why the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated this day in 1993 to draw attention to the water-related challenges we face.The United Nations has […]
Farmers want extension of Lagos APPEALS project
Despite being ranked among the top tomato producers in Africa, Nigeria is currently absent among the tomato exporting countries.The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Abubakar, who revealed this at the launch of the HortiNigeria project in Abuja recently, attributed the development to the challenges of low yield resulting from the wrong type of […]
Ginger growers seek equal opportunity for stakeholders
Despite being ranked among the top tomato producers in Africa, Nigeria is currently absent among the tomato exporting countries.The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Abubakar, who revealed this at the launch of the HortiNigeria project in Abuja recently, attributed the development to the challenges of low yield resulting from the wrong type of […]
A rising tide of inclusion doesn’t lift all diversity boats equally
The rising tide of inclusion has the greatest impact on those who are normally the least included. Q. Ma and P. Gaudiano, Aleria PBC John F. Kennedy is credited with popularizing the aphorism “a rising tide lifts all boats,” to suggest that investing in economic development can benefit everyone who participates in the economy. The […]
Despite this morning’s high tide, Brisbane’s flood remains below 2011 levels
Brisbane’s city gauge reached 3.85 meters during high tide this morning. Key points: The Brisbane City gauge rose to 3.85m at 8.42am today This well exceeds the major flood stage but is lower than the floods of 1974 and 2011 Meanwhile in Ipswich the current flood has also fallen below 1974 and 2011 levels The […]
How serious is the red tide? Scientists create an index to quantify it
It’s a question we ask ourselves every summer when the smell of rotten fish invades the beaches: how serious is the red tide? The researchers made a scale to tell you. ST. PETE BEACH, Florida – Summer in Florida means sunshine, humidity and, especially recently, red tide. When the flowers are bad, it means avoiding […]
Clear Lake Texas water levels: High winds and low tide combine to push water to historic lows
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – This weekend’s strong cold front has no doubt given you notice of the cold weather and high winds. But for some waterfront residents, they also had a rare sight. These strong winds combined with tidal conditions pushed water levels lower than usual on Clear Lake. The lake, which is actually a […]
Red tide on the coast of Rio de Janeiro • Earth.com
Today Picture of the day from NASA Earth Observatory presents a satellite view of a harmful algal bloom (HAB), or red tide event, along the coastline of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The clear waters along the coast appear to be dark red due to the unusually widespread phytoplankton event. According to a NASA report, phytoplankton […]
Tide gauges equipped to measure sea level and activity
(CNS): Four tide gauge stations have been installed in the three Cayman Islands to collect data on tidal activity and sea level. The gauges have been installed at Gun Bay Public Dock in East End, Royal Watler Cruise Terminal in George Town, Creek Dock in Cayman Brac and Bloody Bay Dock in Little Cayman. They […]
Here’s when the royal tide will rise above the SF seawalls on Monday
Monday marks the last day of high tides, and at 11:02 a.m. today sea levels along the Bay Area coastline will rise nearly 7 feet, causing minor flooding along the Bay Area coastline. bay, the National Weather Service said. If you plan to walk along the Embarcadero in San Francisco, your feet might get wet. […]
The royal tide floods the Yaletown Seawall but does not move the barge from English Bay
Parts of the Yaletown Seawall were flooded again on Wednesday as one of several high tides pushed more water than usual onto the banks of False Creek. Olivia Tobias captured video of water submerging part of her usual walking route in David Lam Park and shared the footage with Daily Hive. Nearly a foot of […]
The ‘royal tide’ makes a splashing appearance in San Francisco
Just at the right time, the royal tide crashed along the Embarcadero in San Francisco on Saturday. Lori Lambertson, a teacher at the Exploratorium, was standing on a bench behind and between Piers 3 and 5, giving a lecture on royal tides to about 100 people, when she noticed the waters in the bay behind […]
So far, Fraser Valley mostly holds tide from last atmospheric river – Cowichan Valley Citizen
The third of three major rainfall events in the region since Nov. 25 resulted in localized flooding in Abbotsford this week, but did not raise water levels at the bottom of Sumas Prairie Lake. Mayor Henry Braun, speaking at the city’s daily news conference on Tuesday afternoon, said levels at the bottom of the lake […]
So far Fraser Valley mostly holds tide from last atmospheric river – Victoria News
The third of three major rainfall events in the region since Nov. 25 resulted in localized flooding in Abbotsford this week, but did not raise water levels at the bottom of Sumas Prairie Lake. Mayor Henry Braun, speaking at the city’s daily press conference on Tuesday afternoon, said levels at the bottom of the lake […]
So far, the Fraser Valley is mostly holding back the tide of the last atmospheric river – Saanich News
The third of three major rainfall events in the region since Nov. 25 resulted in localized flooding in Abbotsford this week, but did not raise water levels at the bottom of Sumas Prairie Lake. Mayor Henry Braun, speaking at the city’s daily news conference on Tuesday afternoon, said levels at the bottom of the lake […]
So far the Fraser Valley mostly holds the tide of the last atmospheric river – Campbell River Mirror
The third of three major rainfall events in the region since Nov. 25 resulted in localized flooding in Abbotsford this week, but did not raise water levels at the bottom of Sumas Prairie Lake. Mayor Henry Braun, speaking at the city’s daily news conference on Tuesday afternoon, said levels at the bottom of the lake […]
Climate Change Tracking: Detailed Maps Predict Future of Jersey Shore’s Rising Tide
GALLOWAY TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) – Dr. Stewart Farrell works in his outdoor office nestled at the University of Stockton’s waterfront outpost. Since 1985, he has been working there as a kind of pioneer of a disturbing science. “Sea levels will continue to rise no matter what we do,” he said. Dr. Farrell has painstakingly […]
Data collected from King Tide to help understand extent of flooding in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – King Tide was here. It’s one of the highest tides of the year in the fall when the moon is closest to the earth. Wetland’s Watch executive director Skip Stiles said the waters peaked around 11 a.m. “Normally with a King Tide the water would be about a foot higher. With […]
HIGH TIDE – Bay Weekly
Record coastal flooding causes lasting damage By Cheryl Costello and Kathy Knotts Not since Hurricane Isabel has the Chesapeake Country experienced such disruptive flooding. From Thursday to Sunday, low pressure and persistent onshore winds caused record high water levels in some places and near record highs in others. The Potomac River and the Solomon Islands […]
Red tide spreads to most shorelines in Bay County
BAY COUNTY Fla. (WMBB) – If you’re starting to experience cold symptoms, you may not be sick because the red tide has returned. Beachgoers in Panama City Beach said symptoms were stronger than ever this week. The red tide brings with it sneezing and coughing for some. Gulf County feels the impact of the red […]
Waters are rising in parts of Klang due to high tide
COASTAL areas of Klang district saw the waters rise due to a high tide at 5.56am on Thursday 7th October instead of 6.30am as expected. A check by StarMetro found water levels were ankle deep at Jalan Syahbandar and Persiaran Raja Muda outside Port Klang KTM Kommuter station. Klang District Fire and Rescue Department Area […]
High red tide levels found on Sarasota County beaches
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida Department of Health is reminding residents of Sarasota County of the high levels of red tide found at local beaches. The following beaches were found to have a higher number of red tides following Monday’s beach water samples: Rowboat key Bird Key Park/Ringling Causeway North Lido Lido Casino […]
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Red tide detected at all beaches in Sarasota County
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Sarasota Department of Health has issued a health advisory for local beaches due to high red tide levels. Beaches with high levels of red tide include Longboat Key, Bird Key Park/Ringling Causeway, North Lido, Lido Casino, South Lido, Siesta Beach, Turtle Beach, Nokomis Beach, North Jetty, Venice Beach, Service Club, […]
Florida weather forecast: tropical system, rising tide, rain
An area of low pressure in the northeastern Caribbean that is observed by the National Hurricane Center could bring wet weather to Florida by the weekend of October 9-10, 2021. This was the area’s position at 2 p.m. on October 5. National Hurricane Center Be careful what you ask the National Weather Service in Miami. […]
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Red tide reported in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – Residents reported a bad smell and dead fish over the weekend, leading people to suspect that the red tide had spread to parts of the coast of Big Bend. Red tide is caused by high concentrations of aquatic microorganisms, such as protozoa and single-celled algae. In this case, the FCC […]
Red tide picks up strength off Pinellas coast • St Pete Catalyst
After two weeks of slow dissipation along the Pinellas County coast, Karenia brevis – the harmful algal bloom that causes the red tide – seems to be gaining strength. According to the latest Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) sampling, a low concentration of K.brevis persists from the southern tip of Pinellas north to Indian […]
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Deer Point Lake Tidal Gates Open
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Deer Point Lake has received 200% of its annual precipitation for the past several months. Prior to Tropical Storm Fred, the locks were lowered to mitigate predicted high water levels. Due to the excessive rainfall of the past few weeks, combined with the heavy rainfall forecast for our region over […]
Heavy surf, high tide creating dangerous conditions, flooding on the SoCal coast
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (KABC) – High tides and large waves are putting on a show and creating dangerous conditions along Southern California beaches. AIR7 HD footage on Thursday evening showed large waves breaking on Aliso Beach, flooding a parking lot near the Lost Pier Cafe. Farther down the beach, waves splash against a rock barrier, […]
The red tide continues to contaminate the Tampa Bay area
The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, has been observed along Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties. FLORIDA, USA – The red tide persists along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but conditions are starting to improve from earlier this year. The patchy bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in 99 samples, according to the […]
Ocean wave floods Aliso Beach hours before high tide – Orange County Register
Hours before the highest tide peaked, the ocean wave had already pushed across the sand and into the parking lot at Aliso Beach in South Laguna on Wednesday, August 18. Related: Big swell, high tides will hit the coast, with a chance of rain The salt water rushed in with such force that it overturned […]
The tourism industry in Florida lost millions thanks to the red tide
The study can provide some insight into the damage this year’s red tide has had on the local economy. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – As Tampa Bay and much of southwest Florida begin the process of recovering from this summer’s devastating red tide surge, researchers have estimated the damage the harmful algal bloom has caused to […]
The Fishin’ Report: A red tide showing Hernando | Sports
Nick Stubbs Testing last week by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission showed low levels of red tide headed north to waters off Hernando County. Testing showed low or very low levels about 20 miles offshore, although sampling showed “very low” levels about 4 miles off Hernando Beach. Keith Kolasa, director of aquatic and […]
High tide flooding has doubled in 20 years, with the Texas coast particularly vulnerable
AUSTIN (KXAN) – 2020 was a record year for high tide flooding in the United States according to a new NOAA report. High tide flooding is usually caused when high tides are 1.75 to 2 feet or higher above the typical daily high tide. Flooding at high tide not only results in excess water on […]
Manatee rescued from red tide being treated at ZooTampa
It’s been a record year for manatee deaths in Florida, and the red tide appears to be making matters worse for the mammal. TAMPA, Florida— Editor’s note: The video in the player above shows the state of manatee mortality in early July. The red tide has wreaked havoc on Tampa Bay area waterways over the […]
Part of the marine life killed by the red tide transformed into energy
While most of the Red Tide Debris is destined for county landfill, some of it is actually turned into something much more useful. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — More than two million pounds of dead marine life have been discovered along Pinellas County beaches in recent weeks, all because of the red tide. And while most […]
Sharks seen in Longboat Key canals try to avoid red tide, experts say
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WFLA) – Residents who live on the water along Longboat Key are used to seeing all kinds of marine life in their backyard canals, but the view they had last week was unlike anything they had seen before – and experts say it’s because of the red tide affecting the area. Countless […]
Recent manatee deaths in Tampa Bay linked to red tide: FWC
Toxic algae are just another threat to the manatee. In 2021, more manatees died than in the past six years. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – This year has been devastating for manatees, with more marine animals dead so far this year than in any of the past six years. Now it looks like the red tide […]
Red tide at the beach: is it safe to go?
The NWS said there was a chance that respiratory irritation from algal blooms could impact people in some coastal areas. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Another beautiful, warm Friday in the Tampa Bay area could mean some beach time. Before you go, you’ll want to check out the red tide conditions. On Friday, the National Weather […]
Mithi River rising even when there is no high tide should be a wake-up call for Mumbai: BJP MLA
The flooding of the Mithi River and the Bhandup sewage treatment plant should be a wake-up call for Mumbai, and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray should immediately convene a meeting of all elected officials, academics and experts to find a solution to the problem. the crisis that has left the city partially paralyzed, Ashish Shelar, BJP […]
Who owns the beach? It depends on state law and tide lines | Best States
As Americans flock to the beaches this summer, their toes are digging into some of America’s most hotly contested real estate. It has not always been so. In the mid-twentieth century, when America’s population was smaller and the coast was still something of a border in many states, absentee and laissez-faire coastal landowners tolerated people […]
Red tide and food poisoning: what you need to know
What is the red tide? A “red tide” is a type of harmful algal bloom, or HAB. It happens when algae grows so much in an area of the ocean that it discolors the water, often with a reddish or reddish-brown color. These red tides can produce toxic substances for fish, marine animals, birds and […]
Red Tide Beaches Map: View Latest Conditions
The consequences of high red tide levels mean greater mortality of marine life and severe respiratory tract irritation for anyone visiting the area. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With this beautiful summer weather, it’s hard not to want to hit the beach. But once there, the red tide could ruin those plans. The organism that causes […]
Clay scatter tested to fight red tide in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. — As the Tampa Bay area reels from the impacts of the red tide on marine life and the environment, researchers are testing a new method to combat harmful algae blooms. According to the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, scientists are trying to use […]
Here’s how this year’s red tide compares to 2018
Experts have explained why we’re seeing a red tide in the Tampa Bay area and explained why they think Piney Point could be making the problem worse. TAMPA, Florida – Tampa Bay is experiencing a red tide and marine life is dying every day. Water experts have explained why they believe the Tampa Bay area […]
What causes red tide? Research examines human impact
Research has found multiple reasons why red tides start and survive, but are humans partly to blame? TAMPA, Fla. — The red tide continues to wash away hundreds of thousands of pounds of dead marine life every day. In the Tampa Bay area, it is usually caused by Karenia brevis, a single-celled organism called a […]
Can I swim at red tide?
Red tide can cause severe symptoms in some people with underlying respiratory issues. TAMPA, Florida – The red tide is affecting many beautiful waterways in the Tampa Bay area, causing Dead Sea life to wash up on shore. In addition to being incredibly smelly, algae blooms can have negative effects on your health when you’re […]
Red tide creeping south, high levels affecting Sarasota and Manatee counties
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WFLA) – Red tide has been plaguing Tampa Bay and parts of Pinellas County for weeks. Now the harmful algal bloom is heading south. The latest red tide sample map from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shows high concentrations of red tide from Anna Maria Island to Turtle Beach on […]
Could the Tampa Bay red tide be linked to the Piney Point disaster?
Red Tide has arrived in Tampa Bay. A patchy bloom suspected to be the cause of fish kills on the Pinellas Coast and around Port Manatee emerged two months after 215 million gallons of sewage was pumped into the estuary from the site of a former fertilizer factory. People already have suspicions. But can we […]
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Weather – Canterbury floods: Christchurch roads closed, high tide warnings
MetService Christchurch weather: May 29. Video / MetService By RNZ The Heathcote River in Christchurch has breached its banks and local authorities are warning that the next high tide will bring further flooding to the city. MetService has put in place a code red warning – its highest alert level – for Canterbury as the […]
Heavy rain and high tide could sink large parts of the city | Kolkata News
Kolkata: If high-speed wind wreaked havoc in Kolkata a year ago when Cyclone Amphan slammed into the city, it was the heavy rains brought by Cyclone Yaas, coupled with the highest tide in the year, Sarasari Baan, which threaten to flood large parts of Kolkata. While the forecasted heavy rainfall is expected to be well […]
‘King Tide’ could cause coastal flooding in coming days – Toms River, NJ Shorebeat
Flooding in the Ocean Beach section of Toms River during the September 10, 2018 storm. (Photo: Daniel Nee) One of the so-called “King Tide” events, where exorbitant tides flood coastal areas due to a combination of the summer solstice and the upcoming lunar phase, is expected to affect the Shore region next week. A king […]
‘King Tide’ could cause flooding on the island in the coming days – Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat
Flooding at Seaside Park, November 26, 2018. (Photo: Daniel Nee) One of the so-called “King Tide” events, where exorbitant tides flood coastal areas due to a combination of the summer solstice and the upcoming lunar phase, is expected to affect the Shore region next week. A king tide also causes high water flow which, in […]
Rise to meet the tide
As the threat of coastal flooding increases, scientists are responding with a flood of data. Faster, more accurate forecasts can save lives and property. Christina Laughlin is usually doing everything she can to avoid flooding in her Norfolk, Va., Chesapeake Bay neighborhood. But on a blustery Sunday morning in October 2019, she donned a windbreaker […]
Determination of water loss: storm surge, tidal surge or rainwater flood
As a hurricane closes the gap between sea and land, its winds push a huge volume of ocean water ashore, which is a storm surge. (Photo: Shutterstock) The standard ISO forms for property, homeowner’s and dwelling coverage each contain a water exclusion that extends to exclude losses caused by storm surges. It appears that recent […]
Miamians can track Royal Tide flooding with citizen science
The highest tides of the year, known as king tides, are back to flood roads, parks and the occasional home or business. This year, in addition to the army of flood pumps coastal cities are deploying to keep streets dry, the City of Miami hopes its residents will watch for flooding and report what they […]
High tide flooding in the United States continues to increase
[Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina, during a so-called king tide. High tide flooding causes frequent road closures, overwhelmed storm drains and compromised infrastructure. (Christine Burns / NC King Tides Project UNC-IMS] [Written by NOAA] Coastal communities across the United States continued to experience record flooding at high tide last year, forcing their residents and […]
King Tide Tour provides insight into sea level rise
Dozens of people gathered in the rain at the Arcata Swamp on Saturday January 11 to view the highest tide of the year and listen to a discussion of how it can be seen as a glimpse of the rise of the sea level and the effects it will have on the town of Arcata […]
Floods in Venice: A third exceptional high tide hits an Italian city and threatens priceless works of art and architecture
Three quarters of Venice flooded Reeling from devastating floods this week, Venice suffered another exceptional high tide on Sunday November 17 with water peaking at 150cm (4.9ft), marking the worst week for the city since the statistics were released. official tides in 1872. The town center for tide forecasters had warned that the tide could […]
The royal tide offers royal value
Flooded roads: A car drives through a flooded causeway at the height of the royal tide in Norfolk on Sunday morning October 27. Photo by D. Malmquist/VIMS Rack line: A line of kelp left by the combined effects of an offshore northeast tide and a seasonal high tide shows that mid-October water levels exceeded those […]
Flooding at high tide will only get worse, says NOAA
CNN — Coastal communities across the United States saw an uptick in flooding from high tides last year — and that’s unlikely to get better, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In a report released Wednesday, the agency said last year tied the 2015 record for a national median of five days of […]
Red tide linked to heavy rains, pollution runoff
What makes this year’s red tide so extreme? An expert tells us. Although red tide is nothing new, we haven’t seen mammals die at this rate in years. Killed fish are normal causation. The Florida Wildlife Commission reports that 80 tons of fish have been removed from beaches from Sarasota to Holmes Beach. More than […]
Rainwater Could Cause Next Red Tide Bloom
FORT MYERS BEACH Experts say all that rainwater is causing the first surge of the season where nutrient-rich fresh water mixes with salt water from the Gulf. This hunt could cause the next red tide bloom near the mouth of the Caloosahatchee. The possibility of a red tide is nothing new for Southwest Florida beachgoers. […]
Flash flooding may occur on Saturday as high tide can worsen drainage levels in heavy rains: PUB
SINGAPORE – An exceptionally high tide is expected on Saturday (February 3), which could increase the risk of flash flooding in the event of heavy rains, as drainage levels are affected by the tides, the water agency said. PUB in a notice Friday. Tide levels of 3m and above are considered higher than normal, PUB […]
Rain and high tide cause waterlogging
Low-lying areas of southern Mumbai, eastern and western suburbs are affected; flights delayed for more than 30 minutes Low-lying areas of southern Mumbai, eastern and western suburbs are affected; flights delayed for more than 30 minutes High tide with 4.32 meter high waves combined with heavy downpours on Saturday morning to cause low-lying areas of […]