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Fraser Valley Floods Force Evacuations Amid Partial Highway Reopenings

                                                                             Flooding in Abbotsford as a result of an atmospheric river, December 2025 Heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers have displaced hundreds of residents in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley this week, as communities grapple with rising waters and disrupted transportation routes. Abbotsford and surrounding areas remain under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders and alerts issued for parts of Sumas Prairie and Clayburn Village. The flooding, driven in part by overflow from Washington’s Nooksack River, peaked on Thursday, December 11, 2025, inundating roads and farmland. While rainfall warnings have eased, officials caution that another atmospheric river is expected to arrive by Sund...

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Power begins to return after huge outage hits Spain and Portugal, Cause Still Unclear

 

Power has been almost fully restored across Spain and Portugal following one of the most significant blackouts in European history. The outage, which began on April 28, 2025, disrupted daily life for millions, grounding flights, halting metro systems, and leaving cities in darkness. By early April 29, over 99% of energy demand in Spain and all power substations in Portugal were back online.

Despite the restoration efforts, the root cause of the blackout remains a mystery. Initial investigations have ruled out cyberattacks and sabotage, with experts pointing to potential anomalies in the interconnected European power grid. Spanish and Portuguese authorities continue to work closely with energy operators to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the unprecedented outage.

As life returns to normal, questions linger about the resilience of the region's power infrastructure and the measures needed to prevent future disruptions. For now, the Iberian Peninsula breathes a sigh of relief as lights flicker back on and daily routines resume.

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