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U.S. states declare emergencies to help farmers hit by propane shortage
(Reuters) - At least eight U.S. Midwest states declared emergencies in recent weeks over regional shortages of propane needed by grain farmers to dry their crops amid a late harvest and wet weather.
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NHC says 50% chance of cyclone near northern Leeward Islands
(Reuters) - A broad area of low pressure located about 450 miles east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands has a 50% chance of becoming a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday.
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Thousands could be impacted by PG&E's upcoming potential power cuts
(Reuters) - About 180,000 customers in California could find themselves in the dark as Pacific Gas & Electric warned that an upcoming "strong offshore wind event" could prompt the bankrupt power producer to yet again shut off power in some areas.
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Thousands could be impacted by PG&E's upcoming potential power cuts
Nov 17 (Reuters) - About 180,000 customers in California could find themselves in the dark as Pacific Gas & Electric warned that an upcoming "strong offshore wind event" could prompt the bankrupt power producer to yet again shut off power in some areas.
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UPDATE 2-Venice hit by another exceptional high tide; worst week in 150 years
VENICE, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Reeling from devastating floods this week, Venice suffered another exceptional high tide on Sunday, with the water peaking at 150 cm (4.9 feet), marking the worst week for the city since official tide statistics were produced in 1872.
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Venice braces for 'tough day' as another very high tide looms
VENICE (Reuters) - St. Mark's Square in Venice was awash with water and closed on Sunday as city authorities prepared for another exceptional high tide just days after devastating flooding.
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Italy battered by rain, Venice braces for another 'tough day'
MILAN, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Several Italian cities were on high alert on Sunday after heavy rain overnight, including Venice where residents and tourists were braced for another exceptional high tide.
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UPDATE 1-Devastating bushfire conditions to worsen in Australia
MELBOURNE, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Rising temperatures, lightning strikes and erratic winds are set to fan wildfires in Australia in the week ahead, officials said on Sunday, with emergency crews already working day and night to contain more than 130 blazes.
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Bushfires conditions worsen in east and west Australia
MELBOURNE, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Rising temperatures, lightning strikes and gusty winds further raised fire danger on both coasts of Australia on Sunday as the country already battles more than 120 bushfires and firefighters work day and night trying to contain them.
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Flood-hit Venice to face another exceptional high tide on Sunday
MILAN (Reuters) - Venice will face another exceptional high tide on Sunday, after its worst flooding in 50 years on Tuesday caused more than $1 billion worth of damage and submerged St Mark's Square under a meter of water.
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