
Mel Gurtov: Water, water, no longer everywhere
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” is only halfway descriptive of the planet’s current water situation.

“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” is only halfway descriptive of the planet’s current water situation.

In a call with the media Thursday morning, Sen. Mark Warner responded to severe flooding in Buchanan County, Va. on Tuesday.

A strong storm hammered Staunton and surrounding areas Wednesday afternoon leaving a number of downed trees and power lines throughout the region.

Unprecedented floods in South Asia and China have forced mass evacuations and left millions miserable.

It’s been a stormy last couple of weeks in the Shenandoah Valley, prompting the VDOT Staunton District to get to work cleaning up along roadways.

Join the conversation on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. for a virtual Community Workshop to discuss the City of Charlottesville’s Climate Vulnerability Assessment.

The city of Harrisonburg has released an online survey asking the community to rank what needs they feel are best for the city.

The Atlantic hurricane season starts today, and the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance encourages Virginians to be prepared.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared May 31 Dam Safety Awareness Day in Virginia, encouraging individuals and communities to understand the flood risk associated with dam failures and to take actions that increase safety.

A Virginia Tech meteorologist with expertise in hurricanes and tropical storms encourages people to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1.
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