Category: Tide rain

To combat the current national insecurity in Nigeria, the Federal Government has recently proposeda ban on the operations of commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as “Okada” drivers, across the country. This recommendation is another indication that deep or scientific thinking does not characterize the way decisions are made in the nation’s halls of power. It is […]

For many Nigerian citizens, a disturbing spike in violent crime has become the stark reality oflife. From north to south, east to west, the country, once a sanctuary of peaceful coexistence, has rapidly metamorphosed into territory of annihilation. In the first 10 weeks of 2018, there were 591 violent deaths in the North East, 270 […]

For many Nigerian citizens, a disturbing spike in violent crime has become the stark reality oflife. From north to south, east to west, the country, once a sanctuary of peaceful coexistence, has rapidly metamorphosed into territory of annihilation. In the first 10 weeks of 2018, there were 591 violent deaths in the North East, 270 […]

For many Nigerian citizens, a disturbing spike in violent crime has become the stark reality oflife. From north to south, east to west, the country, once a sanctuary of peaceful coexistence, has rapidly metamorphosed into territory of annihilation. In the first 10 weeks of 2018, there were 591 violent deaths in the North East, 270 […]

By Rosamma Thomas* “So how many of you have swum in the Meenachil?” Dr TV Sajeev, a scientist at the Kerala Forest Research Institute, asked the more than 100 undergraduates who had gathered for a lecture on climate change and nature conservation at St Thomas College, Pala , Kottayam District, Wednesday. None of the students […]

Flooding is a major challenge that residents of Port Harcourt and surrounding areas face each year. And it always happens at a particular time in the heart of the rainy season. precisely from July to October.For those living in flood-prone areas, the rainy season is a foreshadowing of trouble, due to the ugly experiences of […]

The advent of COVID-19 has given new currency to the word “pandemic”, and since the start of 2020 people’s eyes around the world have been opened to the fact that we are experiencing a multiplicity of simultaneous pandemics. Currently everyone living in Nigeria is aware that there is a pandemic of incompetence, incapacity, nepotism, tribalism […]

The advent of COVID-19 has given new currency to the word “pandemic”, and since the start of 2020 people’s eyes around the world have been opened to the fact that we are experiencing a multiplicity of simultaneous pandemics. Currently, everyone living in Nigeria is aware that there is a pandemic of incompetence, incapacity, nepotism, tribalism […]

Here’s more from ABC reporter Nick Parmeter: The Nambucca Valley on the north central coast is on high alert, with parts of the area recorded over 70mm rain since 9 a.m. this morning. Mayor of Nambucca Shire Council, Rhonda Hobansaid the next 12 to 24 hours are the most critical. “It’s amazing how fast all […]

As rain intensifies across the country, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other stakeholders have advised residents of flood-prone communities in the southeast to take pre-emptive safety measures. lives and property in the area.The agency made the call by responding to a tidal source survey on the challenges of flooding during rainfall.Reports indicate that […]

As rain intensifies across the country, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other stakeholders have advised residents of flood-prone communities in the southeast to take pre-emptive safety measures. lives and property in the area.The agency made the call by responding to a tidal source survey on the challenges of flooding during rains.Reports indicate that […]

Whatcom tidal pool enthusiasts can rejoice: exceptionally low tides caused by a swing in the moon’s orbit mean large numbers of sea creatures will be more visible than usual on Wednesday June 15 and Thursday June 16 June. Low tides at this time of year typically hover around -2 to -3 feet, anything below that […]

In line with its key objectives and policy brief, the African Indigenous Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development (AIFES) joined the United Nations and reached out to people around the world to draw attention to the of alarm” and the continuing threats to the environment. in the wake of hostile human activities and natural events, […]

As rain intensifies across the country, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other stakeholders have advised residents of flood-prone communities in the southeast to take pre-emptive safety measures. lives and property in the area.The agency made the call by responding to a tidal source survey on the challenges of flooding during rains.Reports indicate that […]

Given the prolonged dry spell and the depletion of supplies from perennial sources, the state capital, Shimla, is facing a severe tidal water crisis during which authorities have decided to start rationing water. Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) will supply water to different locations in the city on alternate days during the peak tourist […]

The League Management Company, (LMC), organizers of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL; the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL); the Nigeria National League (NNL) and Nationwide League One (NLO) do not have the power to sanction, punish or reprimand clubs participating in their leagues.Former Nigeria Premier League, NPL and Second Vice President of the Nigerian […]

An environmental consultant in Rivers State, Pali-Alabo Maxwell Fubara, has alerted state residents of impending heavy rains, amounting to 1,750mm in 2022, with socio-economic implications for residents of the state. ‘State.Speaking to The Tide in Port Harcourt recently, Fubara urged residents not to panic, saying government at all levels are developing strategies to ensure adequate […]

An environmental consultant in Rivers State, Pali-Alabo Maxwell Fubara, has alerted state residents of impending heavy rains, amounting to 1,750mm in 2022, with socio-economic implications for residents of the state. ‘State.Speaking to The Tide in Port Harcourt recently, Fubara urged residents not to panic, saying government at all levels are developing strategies to ensure adequate […]

The Nigerian Navy, Central Naval Command (CNC) has organized free medical outreach for residents of its host community, Agudama-Epie, in the Yenagoa Council area of ​​Bayelsa State.The program, which was part of activities commemorating the 66th anniversary of the Navy’s existence, included a free eye test and drink distribution, HIV test and dental checks.The distribution […]

After a half-hour rain delay and another that lasted more than two hours after just two and a half innings of play, 11-seeded Alabama beat 6-seeded Georgia 5-3 in the first round of the SEC baseball tournament. . The long break forced an early exit from Garrett McMillan with the Crimson Tide starter […]

Meet Jack Beck. It looks like he’s an Auburn fan. Still, he sat at Alabama’s game Wednesday at the SEC baseball tournament in Hoover wearing Tennessee gear. If you’re confused, you’re not alone. To add to the intrigue, SEC network cameras caught him dozing. And here’s the best part: it’s from Tuscaloosa. Here is what […]

A new study shows that sewage spilled in Tampa Bay last year from the Piney Point phosphate plant likely worsened the subsequent red tide outbreak. He says a year’s worth of nutrients poured into the bay in 10 days. The study published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin shows that around 180 tonnes of nitrogen […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Zak Crawley and Joe Root put up a 193-run stand for the second wicket in England’s second leg to bolster their hopes of victory in the first Test against the West Indies – at least until the weather intervened . Day four could have been tricky for tourists in Antigua, with any rush for the […]

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 […]

Home » Outdoors » Hunting/Fishing » Time and Tide: The Fishing-Specific ‘Pro Trek’ Watch Increases Your Chances of Angling Fishing is a balance between being in the right place at the right time and a slice of luck. Here are some tips to help improve your chances of catching fish – and how the Pro […]

Following flooding on the banks of the Rasau River in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam on Wednesday March 2, authorities have been urged to be more cautious about construction projects in sensitive areas. Kota Kemuning MP Ganabatirau Veraman said the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) should also closely monitor its contractors. “Factors such as […]

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 […]

A coastal storm hitting the Jersey Shore does not bring snow, but rain, high winds, and more storm surge than in some other recent weather systems. A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect for the entire New Jersey coastline for Monday morning high tide. According to the National Weather Service, up to a foot of […]

In late 2021, bathers in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro faced unwanted visitors living in the ocean. Beginning in November, countless microscopic phytoplankton gathered along the coast, coloring the clear, blue waters a dark reddish-brown. The bloom, known as a red tide or a harmful algal bloom (HAB), was unusually widespread and long-lasting. […]

“The last resort is to move to a safer place,” says Pranowo, who is in his second term as governor and is expected to run for president in 2024. adapt to the environment by building houses on stilts, for example. If they want to recover their land like in the good old days, it is […]

(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 […]

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to experience the third phase of the high tide phenomenon from January 2-5 and January 18-21 followed by January 31-February 3. The director of the Water Resources Management and Hydrology Division of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), Ir Azmi Ibrahim, said the sea water level would be at […]

The royal tide phenomenon is expected to hit Malaysia later in January and February Published on: Monday January 03, 2022 By: Bernama Text size: Royal tide at Taman Tinusa 2 in Sandakan on New Year’s Day. (Photo: Public) Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is expected to experience the third phase of the high tide phenomenon from January […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Alexandria Toyota staff desperately piled sandbags in front of Chadwicks (203 Strand Street) as floodwaters began to swell and shut off several blocks of Old Town. The National Weather Service issued an area flood warning for Alexandria, in addition to a coastal flood warning in place through Saturday. Around 2:15 p.m., Strand Street and parts […]

Pensacola Diary | USA TODAY NETWORK An expert explains how weather conditions affect the spread of the red tide Recently, algae has been pushed closer to shore in the Tampa Bay area, killing several fish. Accuweather, Accuweather Low levels of red tide were detected in sampling from the Navarre beach jetty. A sample taken Tuesday […]

Red tide blooms have been plaguing Florida for hundreds of years at least, and scientists say they’re going nowhere. But could they get worse? It is certainly possible in a warming world. The first problem is that scientists don’t know enough to predict what will happen. “There is a lot of speculation about the impact […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Frequency of high tide flooding along US coasts has doubled since 2000 As sea levels rise, it can be easy to miss the subtlety of higher water. It is much more difficult to ignore the salt water which floods the streets more frequently, hinders daily life and worsens existing problems. The frequency of high tide […]

A new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows that coastal communities across the country experienced record flooding at high tide last year. Nicole LeBoeuf, acting director of NOAA’s National Ocean Service, said the eastern Gulf of Mexico, including Florida, saw nine days of flooding last year. That’s a 600% increase since the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s a serious situation as the moon drags the oceans around the world. The tides vary in height as the moon’s orbit nears or farther because the orbits are a circle or a crushed ellipse. In November, December, and January, the sun, moon, and earth align to produce the biggest tidal swings of the year. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

VENICE, Italy – Venice was hit by a third record breaking tide in the same week on Sunday while other parts of Italy struggled with a range of weather issues, from rain-swollen rivers to windy violent through an off-season avalanche. Venice’s shops and museums were mostly closed in the hardest-hit area around St. Mark’s Square, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

As sea levels rise due to global warming, the type of flooding currently only seen in storms will occur during normal high tides. This is called “sunny day flooding”. “Sunny weather flooding, or high tide flooding, is flooding that is increasingly occurring with no storm or rain in sight,” report author and NOAA oceanographer William […]

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 […]

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 […]