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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Could flooding happen in Alabama? Here's a look at the state's 5 most devastating floods
Torrential flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas has killed at least 80 people and left dozens missing, including children and counselors from a Christian summer camp. The river surged more than 26 feet in under an hour early July 4, catching many by surprise as they slept. Search efforts remain underway in Texas as of Monday morning. The National Weather Service had only forecasted a "slight" risk of flash flooding, and a more serious emergency warning wasn't issued until after 4 a.m. While the deadly surge along Texas's Guadalupe River has shocked the nation, Alabama is no stranger to the devastating power of torrential floodings. The state has endured disasters that reshaped entire communities. A look back at Alabama's five worst floods reveals a sobering truth: These events are not rare, and they strike with little time to prepare. Here are Alabama's five worst flooding events in history: 1929—The Elba Flood Alabama's worst flood on record hit the town of Elba in March 1929, submerging the city under up to 18 feet of water. The Pea River swelled to nearly 44 feet, forcing thousands to seek refuge on rooftops, in attics and upper floors of high buildings. At least 100 people were killed, and the town was left in ruins. With roads impassable, aircraft dropped food and supplies to stranded residents. 1973—North Alabama Flood In March 1973, relentless rain pounded Northern Alabama, triggering some of the worst flooding in the region. More than 10 inches fell in parts of the Tennessee Valley, pushing rivers like the Flint and Paint Rock well beyond their banks. The Flint River crested at a record 29.5 feet. Roads vanished under water, bridges washed out and homes flooded. Nearly every county in the region reported significant damage. 1979—Alabama/Mississippi/Georgia Floods Back-to-back storms in March and April of 1979 dumped heavy rain across the southeast, triggering major flooding from Mississippi to Georgia. In Alabama, the Black Warrior River overflowed, swamping parts of the state. More than 6,000 people were forced to evacuate between Mississippi and Alabama. Four people died in Alabama. Tuscaloosa saw over 10 inches of rain downtown, while Birmingham recorded 8.68 inches in just 24 hours. 1990—The Elba Flood In March 1990, heavy rains caused Whitewater Creek to overflow its banks, flooding the town of Elba with up to 10 feet of water. More than 300 people were forced to evacuate, and damage topped $10 million. In Brewton, floodgates were opened to relieve pressure on a dam, resulting in the inundation of parts of the city. Across the Coosa-Tallapoosa River, from Anniston to Montgomery, over 100 people were evacuated, with additional evacuations near Enterprise. 1994—Tropical Storm Alberto Flood Tropical Storm Alberto made landfall near Destin, Fla., in July 1994, but its drift into Georgia and central Alabama brought days of relentless rain. Alberto unleashed widespread flooding along rivers such as the Pea, Conecuh, Tallapoosa, and Catoma Creek. Roads, bridges and draining systems were heavily damaged. Two people died in Geneva and Houston counties as flood waters surged across Alabama. Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@ This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: What are the worst floods in AL history? Here's what to know
Fibre2Fashion
08-07-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Lenzing & partners boost recycled fibre quality with TENCEL blends
The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has unveiled innovative fabric blends that address one of fashion's most persistent circularity challenges: maintaining premium quality while incorporating significant recycled content. Through strategic manufacturing partnerships, Lenzing has successfully demonstrated how its responsibly sourced and resource-efficiently produced TENCEL Lyocell fibers transform the unpredictable quality of mechanically recycled natural fibers into consistent, commercially-viable fabrics. The innovations, developed in partnership with spinner Marchi & Fildi S.p.A, knitter Maglificio Maggia, weaver Destro Fabrics, and knitwear manufacturer Madiva, showcase how TENCEL Lyocell - LF, TENCEL Lyocell - LFH, and TENCEL Lyocell - A100 fibers overcome the inherent irregularity and inconsistent quality typically associated with recycled natural fibers. Lenzing has unveiled new fabric blends combining TENCEL Lyocell fibres with recycled cotton, silk, and wool to address circularity challenges in fashion. Developed with Italian partners, the blends offer premium quality, softness, and colour performance. These innovations, showcased at Milano Unica 2025, prove recycled content can scale without compromising quality. 'As brands increasingly commit to incorporating recycled content, they are tirelessly seeking practical solutions that maintain quality standards,' said Carlo Covini, Textile Accounts Manager for Italy/Switzerland at Lenzing . 'By combining the inherent qualities and environmental benefits of our TENCEL Lyocell fibers with mechanically recycled cotton, silk, and wool, we're bridging the quality gap that has limited recycled content adoption. This isn't just a material innovation – it's a pathway for brands to explore what's possible in circular fashion while delivering on the premium quality consumers expect.' Targeted fiber selection unlocks recycled material potential The approach leverages distinct TENCEL Lyocell fiber variants, including those with Micro technology, to address specific recycled material challenges. Low-fibrillating TENCEL Lyocell - LF and TENCEL - LFH fibers contribute exceptional softness and processing stability, while non-fibrillating TENCEL Lyocell - A100 enables brilliant color uptake and performance in functional and home applications. These attributes are particularly valuable when working with inherently inconsistent recycled fibers. This precision approach has yielded diverse applications: premium knits combining TENCEL Lyocell - A100 with recycled silk, wool or cashmere; versatile apparel fabrics blending TENCEL Lyocell - LF with varying percentages of recycled cotton; and performance constructions incorporating world-first, Cradle to Cradle-Certified elastane ROICA V550 alongside TENCEL fibers and recycled content. "This project allows us to take our expertise in mechanical fiber recycling to the next level," says Alberto Grosso, Business Development Manager at Marchi & Fildi Group. "Exploring new potential applications for recycled fibers in collaboration with internationally recognized companies is a unique opportunity for us to expand our yarn offering with varieties tailored to specific market demands." 'We are very happy to be involved by Lenzing in its projects since supply chain projects are always the most successful ones; in this case, the chance to use recycled silk together with TENCEL is a great opportunity to mix both sustainability and luxury. We really hope the brands will appreciate this project', explained Giovanna Maggia, Board Director at Maglificio Maggia. Alberto Ottocento, Sales Manager, Destro Fabrics added: "Destro has an important part to play within this collection and we are committed to using recycled materials, including cotton and poly yarns. Thanks to the collaboration with Lenzing, it allows us to expand our collection, incorporating the recycled TENCEL fibers, blended with our recycled cotton, that enables us to offer a softer, more comfortable range of recycled fabrics with a pleasant touch." Paola Botta, Production Manager at Madiva explained; "We are thrilled to be part of this innovative project alongside Lenzing and Marchi & Fildi. We strongly believe in the value of research and sustainable innovation, and being able to contribute our know-how and Italian machinery to the production of cutting-edge yarns is a source of great pride for us. The two tests carried out – one with a composition of 70% TENCEL Lyocell and 30% raw recycled cotton, the other with 50% TENCEL Lyocell and 50% raw recycled cotton, both designed for piece dyeing – gave life to a compact knit, with a final weight of 120 g/m², obtained using a yarn with a count of 1/50,000. Combining Italian craftsmanship with our valued supply chain partners to create high-quality fabrics is at the heart of our work." Circularity without compromise The partnership demonstrates that circular materials need not compromise quality or performance. By strategically combining mechanically recycled natural fibers with TENCEL Lyocell fibers, which are made from wood, a natural raw material that is both gentle on the skin and the environment, the resulting fabrics deliver both sustainability benefits and premium performance. Crucially, this approach addresses the challenge of scale in circular materials. While recycled fibers have traditionally been limited to small percentages due to quality concerns, these blends maintain commercial performance with recycled content ranging from 25% to 50%, depending on the application. These fabric innovations, to be showcased during Lenzing's appearance at Milano Unica, July 8–10, 2025, at Fiera Milano (Hall 3, booth A16), represent Lenzing's broader vision of driving collaborative innovation across the global textile value chain – proving that when fiber technology aligns with manufacturing expertise, circular principles can move from aspiration to implementation across diverse market segments and product categories. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Why Florida should be worried as 2025 Hurricane season has an unusual start
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is off to an unusually fast and intense start. Just a month into the season, the Atlantic has already seen three named storms, Alberto, Beryl, and Chris an early sign that the months ahead could be dangerous, especially for vulnerable coastal regions like Florida. This makes 2025 the fastest start to a hurricane season since 2021. Usually, the third named storm does not form until early August. What's more concerning is that these storms didn't just form early but showed signs of rapid strengthening. Hurricane Beryl , for example, became the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded in the Atlantic, and the only one to do so in June. It formed in the deep tropics, an area typically quiet until later in the season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologist Reveals: The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo Why is this unusual Hurricane activity happening Experts attribute the early activity to record-breaking sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. These warm waters fuel storms that develop more quickly and more intensely. Live Events Meteorologists have observed that ocean heat content in the Atlantic is more typical of what they usually see in September, the historical peak of hurricane season. The atmospheric environment is also unusually favorable for tropical development this early. Wind shear, which usually breaks apart forming storms, has been lower than expected in some areas. Florida and the Southeast are at high risk The early burst of storm activity has placed Florida and the southeastern US on high alert. Storms forming in the deep tropics, like Beryl, can easily track toward the Gulf of Mexico or the southeastern seaboard, which will increase the chances of landfall in states like Florida, Georgia, or the Carolinas. The National Hurricane Center warns that even storms that don't make direct landfall can have dangerous impacts, such as coastal flooding, high winds, and rip currents. The Atlantic's warm waters this early in the season mean that any new system has the potential to intensify quickly. Forecasters say the 2025 hurricane season could become one of the most active on record. If the current pace continues, the Atlantic could see many more named storms, including hurricanes, well before the season peaks in August through October.
GMA Network
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Filmmaker Alberto Belli talks of his journey from 'Delikadesa' to 'Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado'
At the blue carpet at the special screening for the cast and crew of the reboot of "Dora The Explorer," entitled "Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado," the star at the moment was filmmaker Alberto Belli, the tall and charming director of the new live-action family film being produced for Nickelodeon and Paramount+ by Nickelodeon Studios. Getting kudos from everyone and being photographed with the cast outside the Sherry Lansing Theatre at the Paramount Pictures Studios, Belli was obviously thrilled and excited. Present at the event were his wife Maria Brasero, former entertainment reporter and their two sons – Rafa, 5, and Leo, 1. It was also like a reunion of sorts for former USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA schoolmates Belli and long-time film school friend Lea Dizon Breault, who directed the thesis film, "Delikadesa," of which Belli was one of the producers. "Yeah, it was so fun," Belli commented when we interviewed him virtually. "Lea was my first friend from film school. We were both at the health center, and then we connected after that. And so, when it was time for her to do the thesis, she wanted to make a very authentic Filipino story ('Delikadesa'). And I was very excited about that." Contributed photo Breault, in fact, got emotional after watching the Belli-helmed film, "Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado." "He used to sleep on my couch, and I used to feed him chicken adobo," she confided to me. She added, "Alberto was my very first friend and one of my truly closest friends in LA. We were both incoming foreign students at USC at the time, and so we met at the health center because all foreign students were required to do a TB test before the first day of school. So, we met before class even began. Then we became fast friends because, like I said, we were both foreign, we lived close to each other, and we generally just got along. He grew up in Mexico, so there were many similarities in our culture. We were both driven and resourceful. We always supported and advocated for each other on our film projects throughout film school. He was my actor on my very first project in school, and I was commended by my professor for that project. "By the time we hit our last year for our MFA, we decided to produce each other's thesis films. He was a producer for 'Delikadesa' and I was his producer for his thesis, 'The Case of the Missing Garden Gnome.' One particular memory I had in making 'Delikadesa' was how challenging it was to cast an all-Filipino cast who can speak Tagalog. Alberto had the idea to put fliers up in a Filipino community, and I thought it was, in fact, a great idea! So, there we were, the two of us going door to door in West Covina to all the businesses, asking if we could put up our announcement for a casting call. And the plan worked! We were able to complete casting because of that. "We would always hang out outside of school. We would accompany each other on errands. We were thick as thieves and confidantes. He knew my love interests and my heartaches, and vice versa. He understood my particular brand of drama. HA! And let me tell you if you want someone who would always be on your corner, you want Alberto. Kakampihan ka talaga! (He will really be by your side.) Alberto is the godfather to one of my children. "Since we lived close to each other, he always came over, especially during our first year. He always made tambay (hangout) on my couch, and, of course, as a Filipino, if someone is in my house, you better believe you will be fed. So, I would always make food for him. Sandwiches, pasta, and, of course, rice and chicken adobo. He ate everything I fed him with gusto! I tried teaching him to eat rice meals with a fork and spoon (Filipino style), but I was not very successful. But all in all, Alberto is like an honorary Filipino. He eats the food, relates to the culture, and understands our quirks." "When I watched 'Dora,' I felt incredibly proud. I felt like 'Tambay lang ito sa apartment ko dati (He used to just hang out in my apartment), and now he directed a multi-million-dollar Hollywood studio film!' I felt quite emotional when we were both tearing up when we talked after the screening. To witness someone's journey in life is such a privilege. And this film is so Alberto. It is so representative of his visual style and his storytelling. Something that everyone who knew him in film school recognized even back then." This writer, in fact, was chosen by Belli and Breault to portray Donya Claudia in the short film, 'Delikadesa.' Belli recalled, "So we couldn't find actors in LA who were Filipino. It was like a challenge. Somehow, we found you, Janet. Lea was hoping you would say yes because you were so perfect for the character. So, when you said yes, it was like you were having so much fun. You were meant to play that character. Even though you were different in real life. Obviously, in real life, you're so nice. She was a little bit tougher. In the story, she didn't want her daughter to marry someone who was not from her class. So that was really fun in that you were wonderful. I think you're watching all these movies, and that helped you manage that perfect performance." Belli, a computer science engineer whose love for storytelling turned him into a director, moved from Mexico to Los Angeles to get his MFA from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where he received the prestigious John Huston directing merit scholarship. So, how did being a computer engineer help him become a better storyteller, we asked. "It's the collaboration because when you are in computer science, many programmers are doing a little bit of coding that has to come together for the program to be able to function. And it's the same thing with filmmaking. You have the DP (Director of Photography), the costume designer, the actress, and everyone is doing their version of the movie. So, you have to make sure that everyone is making the same movie that you wish to make. And I think that taught me a lot because in programming, even a comma can screw everything up." Contributed photo Based on a screenplay by JT Billings, "Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado" was filmed for four months in Bogota, Colombia. Belli shared the challenges of filming in Colombia. "We try to make it as real as possible. So, we went to the jungle in the middle of nowhere. And the chances are, obviously, besides the heat and the animals, we had a snake wrangler who would find snakes every day, like gigantic snakes. Someone would be there with a scorpion in there. What makes it magical? Once you're there, and then you see this beautiful jungle, it makes you respect nature and makes it like an experience for everyone. You can feel that in the movie, besides the challenge of it all." Working with JT Billings was also amazing, Belli said. "He was great when I came on board. When I was researching to get the job, I found this concept called IOU, which means working together, and that every individual is important. When we met, I pitched that concept to him. And he's like, how do we bring that concept into the script and make it part of, hopefully, pop culture. And he was super open to it, and he adjusted all the scenes to make sure that we have that ingrained in all the scenes. So, I love working with him." Belli, who also worked before in the Disney movie "The Naughty Nine," is not new to working with child actors. So, when he worked with Samantha Lorraine, who portrayed Dora Marquez, and Jacob Rodriguez, who was Dora's cousin Diego Marquez in the movie, he was able to work with them without any problem. "It was a dream," he said. "They're so easy. They're so good. You know that Sam is Dora. She is very positive and energetic and always willing to do everything. And then she's also very physical. She used to be a gymnast and a dancer, so she was able to do a lot of her stunts on her own. And the same thing with Jacob. He loved doing the swinging. And then you see in the movie, in the final, it was so easy for me. Ninety percent of directing is in the casting. Once you find the perfect actors, you just have to guide them a little bit. But you don't have to completely steer to 180 degrees to get the performance that you need." Belli, whose feature debut was the fantasy/comedy "Gatlopp," used animation and special effects in the "Dora" live film. He admitted it was challenging in the beginning, especially when they were working with little Dora, who opened the movie. "I think for her it was a little hard because she was supposed to be excited and everything, and she was just looking at like a puppet who was not even speaking back at her. So, it took a little while and a bit more practice. But by the second or third day, she would get it. We had someone acting as the voices so she could imagine it beforehand." But the most difficult scene for him to do was "probably the big set piece at the end, which I cannot reveal a lot of it, but it had a lot of completely mechanical stuff. So, there are a lot of moving parts that have to come in and out and up and down, and like, all these things are resetting to be able to put the stuff. That was a challenging one for me because it was also very, very technical to be able to pull it off." As for the weather in Bogota, Belli said," We got really lucky about the weather because usually in Bogota it rains a lot. And we went to the rainforest. We only got rain once. I don't know how you know the gods of nature or whatever. It was happening. Like they allowed us to shoot very smoothly, except for one day for a couple of hours. But besides that, it was great." When not working on the set of commercials, movies, or television, Belli enjoys hiking, cooking, and singing on repeat "You're Welcome" by Dwayne Johnson from "Moana" to his two sons. Contributed photo He explained the challenge when he is away from his family. He said, "The hardest part was when my kid was a baby. He was like six months old when I left. They called and asked me if I was interested in doing 'Dora'? It's like new kids bring you new jobs. That's the same in Mexico. So, it was a lot of FaceTime. And my wife was amazing. She took care of the whole family here. So, she stayed here. I was also sending a lot of photos." Belli shared that the best reward was seeing his son watch "Dora." "He loved it," he revealed with pride. "And he has seen it every step. I showed him the rough cut. And he was still reacting to it very positively. So that's the reason I knew that the movie was going to be special. And then he saw the final cut during the screening. He saw everything, and he was blown away. He just had fun." Influenced by Steven Spielberg and Billy Wilder, Belli said, "I like movies that have humor but could also be dramatic." As for what's next for him, he said, "The hope is we're focusing on making bigger and better adventures for the world. That's the hope right now. So, we'll see what happens. I'm working on new stuff, but I cannot say what it is yet. But the hope is to keep on growing." —MGP, GMA Integrated News
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Storm Andrea: What to know about first named tropical storm of Atlantic hurricane season
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking the area of low pressure in the northern Atlantic Ocean that could strengthen into the season's first tropical storm, Andrea. Tropical Storm Andrea is the first of the Atlantic hurricane season(Representational Image) Located nearly 900 miles east-northeast of Bermuda, the low-pressure system has been witnessing persistent thunderstorm activity since Sunday, June 22, The Weather Channel reported. As per the NHC, there was an increase in thunderstorm activity on Tuesday morning, suggesting that might form into tropical storm Andrea today. However, it is expected to be 'short-lived.' Storm Andrea: What to know? In its latest outlook, NHC stated that the system is likely to become a 'short-lived tropical storm' later today before more hostile environmental conditions end its opportunity for development by this evening. It will mainly concern the central Atlantic shipping and cruise interests and remains too far away to generate wave action for Bermuda's interest. The tropical storm will not affect the United States. AccuWeather Meteorologist Peyton Simmers suggested that its lifespan remains 'limited' as they are noticing a 'significant amount of disruptive breezes in the area.' The wind shear is expected to prevent any further escalation of the rainstorm. The NHC suggests that there are 60% chances of this system developing into a tropical storm in the coming few days. If at all Andrea forms, it will be as per the season's schedule. Usually, the first named storm in the Atlantic forms around June 20, reports said. In 2024, the first storm, named Alberto, appeared around June 17. ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips said the Tampa Bay area should not be concerned. All models are keeping a track of the system northwest, away from the US. It is said to be shifting towards colder water and stronger wind shear. According to AccuWeather, water remains cooler than the historical average in the Caribbean as well as the south-central and southeastern Atlantic. Also, the National Hurricane Center keeps watching the situation and any other systems, with the major part of hurricane season expected to arrive later in the summer. FAQs: 1. What's the latest update on Storm Andrea? The National Hurricane Center is looking out for its possible formation into the season's first tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. Where is Storm Andrea's current location? The low-pressure system was located nearly 900 miles east-northeast of Bermuda. 3. Is Storm Andrea a threat to the US? No, there is no threat to the country from this storm.
