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Flood Warning Issued for Six Counties in Western and Southwestern Romania: Rivers at Risk

The National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management has issued a flood warning based on the current hydrometeorological conditions and the forecast for the next 24 hours. This yellow alert applies to specific river sections in the counties of Arad, Timiș, Caraș-Severin, Gorj, Hunedoara, and Mehedinți. The river basins affected by this warning include Bega, […]

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Drugs in rivers threaten humans and nature, study warns

Pollution of waterways with pharmaceuticals makes antibiotics less effective and issue may cause the “next pandemic,” co-author warns More than a quarter out of 285 rivers sampled in an unparalleled global study were found to have levels of “active pharmaceutical ingredients” deemed unsafe for aquatic life. And, researchers conclude, humans are also in danger from […]

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2 dead after devastating storm causes flash floods in southern Italy, turning city streets into rivers (VIDEOS)

A cyclone caused severe flooding on the Italian island of Sicily on Tuesday, causing serious damage in the region as water inundated buildings, causing a blackout and sweeping vehicles away. A spokesman for the regional Misericordia group of volunteers, which is supporting emergency workers, confirmed that two people have died so far due to fallout […]