flood
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Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada's detention came nearly a year after revelations over massive corruption in flood control projects -- a matter with serious consequences in a country pummelled every year by major typhoons.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Earlier in the week, a plan to pump out flood water from the tunnels also failed.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
More frequent losses from disasters, in part driven by climate change and increased development in danger-prone areas, are also triggering more claims that aren’t covered by the policies, such as for flood damage, insurers say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Lawyers anticipate most will not be settled, unleashing a flood of lawsuits starting this summer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
His shoes were still floating around in his living room at home; his socks had been ripped off in his ride through the flood.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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