The recent flooding has plunged small farmers in sharecropping arrangements further into debt with their landlords — a cycle that has worsened as extreme weather events become increasingly common.
Tag: Weather
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In Georgia and the Carolinas, Ian Is Forecast to Cause Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Weakened but still dangerous, the tropical storm is expected to produce strong winds and heavy rains as it moves north to Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia.
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Florida Faces ‘Life-Threatening’ Flooding From Hurricane Ian
Rivers and creeks are flooding, and storm surge means there’s nowhere for the water to go.
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When Is a Storm Surge at Its Peak?
A storm surge usually builds over many hours as the eye of hurricane approaches the coast.
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Hurricane Ian Could Gain Strength Rapidly. Here’s Why.
Storms that intensify quickly and unpredictably present a big problem for public safety officials, who have less time to assess threats.