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Hussain Sajwani, the chairman of Damac Properties, one of the United Arab Emirate's largest private real estate developers, sought to downplay the severity of flooding.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/28/dubai-damac-property-boss-says-floods-were-overexaggerated.html

A preliminary 79 tornadoes were reported Friday across six states, most occurring in Nebraska and Iowa, where homes were leveled and buildings collapsed.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/27/overnight-tornadoes-and-storms-leave-heavy-destruction-in-nebraska-and-iowa.html

Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from extreme weather and climate in 2023, exacerbated by climate change, according to a new UN report. 

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/26/asia-most-impacted-by-extreme-weather-and-climate-in-2023-wmo.html

The deluge closed schools and businesses, grounded hundreds of flights, and destroyed cars, businesses and other property.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/24/dubai-flood-nasa-releases-satellite-photos-of-record-uae-flooding.html

Athens and the south of Greece appeared to be coloured in orange and red after dust from the Sahara engulfed the city on Tuesday evening.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/24/photos-show-sahara-dust-turn-athens-orange.html

Roughly a year's worth of rain pummeled the Gulf country in a span of just 12 hours between April 16 and 17, destroying businesses, cars and other property. 

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/23/uae-floods-central-bank-asks-lenders-to-defer-loan-repayments-.html

"We know our response has been far from perfect. We acknowledge and understand the frustration of our customers," Emirates Airline CEO Tim Clark wrote.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/22/emirates-airline-ceo-issues-apology-after-dubai-flood-chaos.html

Urban environments paved over nature like Dubai with no way to drain the water from more frequent, massive rainfalls need new solutions for climate change fast.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/21/dubai-flooding-and-a-climate-change-drain-test-the-world-is-failing.html

Dubai Airports CEO said he expects services to return "close to normality" soon as the major transit hub deals with the fallout from unprecedented flooding.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/19/dubai-airport-flood-ceo-expects-normal-service-within-24-hours.html

The UAE continues to reel from floods caused by the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the desert state.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/18/dubai-floods-airport-chaos-sleeping-in-metro-stations-no-running-water.html

The NCM said it had tracked the incoming heavy rainfall but did not target any clouds during that period, attributing the storm to natural rainfall. 

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/17/uae-denies-cloud-seeding-took-place-before-severe-dubai-floods.html

The government there also issued a red warning, and shuttered offices, school and banks.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/17/photos-show-heavy-rain-and-severe-flooding-in-the-united-arab-emirates.html

The downpour prompted flight cancellations and delays at Dubai's airport, with travelers stranded for hours in both the terminal and on the tarmac.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/17/uae-hit-with-severe-flooding-as-record-rainfall-disrupts-dubai-flights.html

Flights into Dubai International Airport were temporarily diverted as a result of the storms, which appeared to inundate the tarmac.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/17/heavy-rains-cause-rare-flooding-in-dubai.html

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was felt throughout New York City, surrounding suburbs and New Jersey on Friday morning.

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/04/05/magnitude-4-point-8-earthquake-strikes-new-york-new-jersey-region.html

The radio frequency company offers information on weather and ship and aircraft movements, and has a space services business.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/05/spire-global-nvidia-see-potential-in-using-ai-to-help-predict-weather.html

Paul Cavey of East Asia Econ discusses how the earthquake in Taiwan might affect its economy.

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/04/04/economist-discusses-impact-of-taiwan-earthquake.html

The report found that floods remained the most costly threat for the fourth consecutive year, representing over 64% of total losses in 2023.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/04/natural-disasters-caused-an-estimated-65-billion-in-losses-last-year-for-asia-pacific.html

The island was rocked by a massive earthquake that collapsed buildings and prompted tsunami advisories from Japan and the Philippines.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/03/tsmc-evacuates-some-factory-lines-after-taiwan-earthquake.html

Fall in productivity is expected to rise to 14% in 2035, leading to an economic loss of S$2.22 billion ($1.64 billion), after adjusting for inflation.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/03/heat-strain-could-cost-singapores-economy-over-1point5-billion-in-losses.html

Sujan Hajra of Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers says that Bengaluru's rapid population increase, along with the decrease in the number of natural water bodies have led to the water crisis faced...

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/04/02/bengalurus-water-crisis-is-a-wake-up-call-to-improve-management.html

In the 1990s, the UAE introduced a rain enhancement methodology called cloud seeding.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/18/united-arab-emirates-is-using-cloud-seeding-tech-to-make-it-rain.html

The cause of the Smokehouse Creek Fire is still under investigation by Texas officials, but the utility company said it is also conducting its own review.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/07/xcel-energy-says-its-facilities-may-have-started-largest-wildfire-in-texas-history.html

Flood insurance policies generally exclude personal property in basements. Odds are low that furniture, electronics and other items would be covered.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/20/why-flood-insurance-likely-omits-stuff-in-your-basement.html

Renters and homeowners are beginning to factor climate risks into moving decisions. Yet, affordability remains the deciding factor.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/16/where-people-are-moving-to-escape-poor-air-quality.html

Christopher Swift, The Hartford Chairman & CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the insurance sector, inflation in the insurance industry, pulling some offerings out of Califronia and more.

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/02/09/the-hartford-ceo-christopher-swift-says-hes-encouraged-by-insurance-reform-progress-in-california.html

CNBC found evidence of safety shortcomings in the public utility sector and a lack of state oversight.

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/02/07/public-utilities-fall-short-on-wildfire-risk-mitigation.html

Damaging winds, brief tornadoes and waterspouts are also possible Sunday along coasts and valleys in southwest California, said the National Weather Service.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/04/millions-at-risk-as-california-braces-for-record-rainfall-and-high-winds.html

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The mayor declared a state of emergency as nearly 3 inches of rain Monday left standing water around multiple locations.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/23/emergency-declared-in-san-diego-as-wettest-january-day-on-record-brings-widespread-flooding.html