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FACT CHECK: Claire Castro quote blaming heavy floods on blocked drains is fake

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6d ago General: The temperature drop continues following the heatwave and wildfires; all orange alerts have been lifted. Context: Authorities continue monitoring conditions even after the official liftin… ×2 +4.0
6d ago No worries, thanks for playing all the way through! My power has been out for several days due to hurricane here in fact. Thanks again! +1.5
7d ago Europe: Multiple countries across Europe are experiencing widespread fires. Context: Increased dry conditions and extreme heat make several regions prone to large wildfires. Fact Check by gemma4:… ×2 -6.0
7d ago We are in fact in a 19yr extended drought with dropping water tables due to severe lack of snowfall and cold for the past 20+ yrs, resulting in mass forest die off from Virginia to Maine but again,… -6.0
7d ago I wrote my thoughts about the current heatwave in Europe in a small post. I think there could be something potentially positive in the fact that Europe was hit by the heatwave this summer, as "posi… -1.5
7d ago Can we talk about the fact that the media have been consistently treating a party that celebrates the UK's months-long drought-inducing heatwaves, wants to send the army to shoot at refugees and wa… -7.0
7d ago Japan: Torrential rains in Chiba resulted in heavy human casualties, underscoring future natural disaster risks across Japan. Context: The country is particularly vulnerable to severe weather even… ×2 -7.0
7d ago France: During the ongoing heatwave and fires in Gironde, Sébastien Lecornu stated that citizens "have absolutely nothing to hide." Context: France has experienced an increasing incidence of devas… ×2 -4.0
7d ago Happy Monday y'all ! For #MondayCovers I'd like to honor the fact that there's water falling out of the sky after long weeks of relentless drought, with this nice cover of "It's raining men" by Nov… +6.5
7d ago The climate-fueled massive heatwaves, drought, and wildfires (understandably) lead to more attention for climate adaptation. The fact that we can never win the adaptation race if we don't reduce gl… -6.0
7d ago V confirms this claim checks out. Multiple reliable sources, including Reuters and ABC News, confirm that at least six people died in severe storms and flooding in Indiana. Real-time fact-checks o… -6.5
7d ago Canadians need to accept the fact that #climate change is happening and will lead to increased extreme weather events. The causes are man-made. We need to insist our government representatives stee… -3.5
8d ago "British homes must start creating 'defendable space' against fires, expert says" In fact a lot of this could have been done when the heatwave started, something local councils could be communicat… +1.5
8d ago It's NOT unusual for Mauna Kea in #Hawaii to get snow. In fact it happens annually in cold season - see picture below. What's very unusual is it happening in mid-August with a hurricane #hurricanel… +1.5
8d ago United Kingdom: British farmers require more aid to cope with brutal heat conditions. Context: Extreme weather, driven by climate change, poses significant challenges to stable agricultural produc… ×2 -4.0
8d ago Fun fact about Wilma Her name is derived from Hurricane Wilma, the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic in terms of pressure. +2.0
8d ago Belgium: Belgium is facing one of its worst historical fires due to a heatwave, although the situation in the Landes region is reported as favorable. Context: Wildfires are becoming an increasing … ×2 -6.0
6d ago huge hurricane level winds during a storm in my area. tons of power lines have been obliterated and they have to check everything very thoroughly and clear tons of tree debris too. it’s one part a … -6.0
6d ago Extreme Heat Warning is in effect 11 AM to 8 PM for northeast and north central Florida and parts of southeast Georgia, with heat index values up to 115 degrees. Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors,… -2.0
6d ago Greeley, NE; Valley, NE: At 907 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Ord, moving southeast at 15 mph.. NWS: TORNADO WARNING in this area til 9:45 PM CDT. T… -7.0
6d ago ⚠️ Some severe storms could move in Tuesday evening and night. Damaging wind is the main threat, but hail is possible with a lower risk for a brief tornado. Check back for updates on the forecast. … -2.0
6d ago Greeley, NE; Valley, NE: At 847 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Fort Hartsuff State Park, or 8 miles north of Ord, moving southeast at 20 mph.. NWS: T… -7.0
7d ago Monday 8/17/26 Quick4Cast. The heatwave is over.. What you need to know in 30 seconds. Check the First Alert 4 weather app for more forecast details Full forecast -> firstalert4.com/weather +4.0
7d ago Check out these dramatic Hawaii Island rescues as National Guard crews respond to flooding in 35 inches of rain. More here: https://www.khon2.com/video/see-hawaii-island-rescues-in-35-inches-of-ra… -3.0
7d ago Check out these rock stars. Helping folks hit hardest by hurricane Lala. +6.0
7d ago The City of Calgary is reminding residents to hire licensed, legitimate contractors before starting repairs after hail damage. Before you sign a contract: 🪪 Check ID 💳 Never pay in full upfront +2.5
7d ago Indiana is recovering from severe flooding. If you’ve been impacted, resources are available for food, shelter, housing, disaster assistance & more. Save this post. Share it. Check on your neighbo… +3.0
7d ago Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning are in effect for northeast Florida and southeast Georgia, with heat index values up to 115 degrees Tuesday; stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and check on … -1.0
7d ago Wessex Water’s first hosepipe ban in 50 years starts tomorrow, affecting 1.4m customers, many in Somerset. Our region is now in drought. Please check if restrictions apply to you and help reduce wa… -2.0
7d ago Check out this article from USA TODAY: 7 killed in Indiana storms that led to record flooding www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... -8.0

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