30 Aug

India – Torrential Waters

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India
Torrential Waters
This summer, more than 1,200 people have died due to flooding in South Asia. Francis Markus, a spokesman for Red Cross, said, “This is the severest flooding in a number of years.” Mumbai is the latest area hit by flooding, with 12 in. falling in the last 24 hours. When asked about the difference in media coverage between flooding in Texas and India, one aid worker said, “We hope people won’t overlook the desperate needs of the people here because of the disasters closer home.”This map shows the flooded areas in South Asia. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: NY Times, TIME, NPR, CNN, BBC
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United States
Harvey Update
Tropical Storm Harvey made a second landfall early Wednesday morning, near the Louisiana-Texas border. The National Hurricane Center reported that winds of 30 to 40 mph and 3-6 inches of rainfall are expected. A storm surge warning has been issued for much of Louisiana’s coastline from Holly Beach to Morgan City. Harvey is expected to  move along the Louisiana-Texas border and north into western Kentucky. The storm’s slow pace of almost 7 mph can result in substantial destruction as the storm hangs over an area.This map shows the path of Tropical Storm Harvey. Click on the map to learn more. 

Further Reading: CNN, NY Times, Washington Post
Graphic Source: NPR
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United States
Successful Missile Defense
A US Warship successfully shot down a medium-range ballistic missile in a test that was conducted off the coast of Hawaii. According to the US Missile Defense Agency, the USS John Paul Jones was able to detect and track the missile before intercepting it with its own SM-6 missiles. This successful interception comes after a failed test from the same missile destroyer in June. In light of tension caused by missile activity from North Korea, US authorities have ramped up the progression of anti-air defense systems.This map shows the locations of the Pacific Missile Range Facility on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Click on the map to expand.

Further Reading: NY Post, USA Today, Fox, Hill
Graphic Source: Google Maps

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Yesterday’s Answer

 

Q: What is the world’s longest street?

A: Yonge Street
The world’s longest street is Yonge Street and is located in Canada. It begins in downtown Toronto, stretches for 1,178 miles and ends near the subarctic, right across the top of the Great Lakes. 

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