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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #400 on: July 26, 2018, 08:56:38 AM »
This one's for real as far as the"curse" is concerned.
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(CNN)An estimated 25,000 people are being evacuated from a northern Cambodian province following extensive flooding due to the collapse of a massive hydropower dam in neighboring Laos

Authorities in Stung Treng province are attempting to evacuate towns and villages downstream from the dam, which has caused waters to rise above 12 meters (39 feet) in places, according to Cambodia's state news agency

The agency quoted a spokesman for the Cambodian Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology who said there was no sign of waters receding as of Thursday afternoon.
The collapse of the hydropower dam has already left at least 26 people dead and another 6,000 homeless in southern Laos, the worst disaster faced by the small Southeast Asian country in decades, according to Laotian Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith.

"The strong tide of water from the broken dam immediately flowed through the community and washed away houses and villagers; many people were unable to move to the highland," Sisoulith said at a news conference Wednesday after visiting the affected areas.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/26/asia/laos-dam-collapse-intl/index.html?utm_content=2018-07-26T13%3A30%3A39&utm_medium=social&utm_term=link&utm_source=twCNNi

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #402 on: July 28, 2018, 11:30:45 PM »
An earthquake has struck Indonesia today:

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At least 10 dead after 6.4 earthquake hits Indonesia island

JAKARTA — A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the popular tourist destination of Lombok in Indonesia on Sunday, killing 10 people and damaging many buildings, authorities said.

The quake hit Lombok island early in the morning when many people were still sleeping. Around 40 people were injured and many fled into open fields away from collapsed buildings.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/least-3-dead-after-6-4-earthquake-hits-indonesia-island-n895551

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #403 on: August 05, 2018, 05:21:49 PM »
Another earthquake on Lombok, this time having a magnitude of 7.0 and killing 82 people :(  :'(

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-06/indonesia-issues-tsunami-warning-after-7.0-quake-off-lombok/10076088

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #404 on: August 09, 2018, 07:46:50 AM »
Right after Tuesday night's TARC episode here aired - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-flooding-subway-streetcar-issues-1.4777217

A flash flood in Toronto, TTC tunnels were half underwater.
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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #405 on: August 19, 2018, 04:11:26 AM »
The South-Indian state of Kerala (visited on TAR4 and TAR20) is experiencing massive flash floods. The rains have only worsened and the entire state is practically submerged, and everybody is trapped in as the rivers and dams have overflowed and blocked railway lines and the airport. People are losing their lives by the minute, there has been a huge damage to property and the central government has still done NOTHING :)

I've been stuck in my office for 36 hours continuous because the rains have flooded the basement (and the first floor!) and the rains don't stop, but the central government has done nothing so far. People in the north argue that Kerala "deserve the flood as people of Kerala eat beef." it's disgusting and honestly this just shows the massive divide in culture and mindset between north-india and south-india.

I'm so done. 

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #406 on: August 20, 2018, 06:00:12 AM »
I have been following this as well. So sorry for what you and your area is going through.

Hoping you can stay safe and dry and for a sunny day!
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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #407 on: August 20, 2018, 07:03:22 AM »
The South-Indian state of Kerala (visited on TAR4 and TAR20) is experiencing massive flash floods. The rains have only worsened and the entire state is practically submerged, and everybody is trapped in as the rivers and dams have overflowed and blocked railway lines and the airport. People are losing their lives by the minute, there has been a huge damage to property and the central government has still done NOTHING :)

I've been stuck in my office for 36 hours continuous because the rains have flooded the basement (and the first floor!) and the rains don't stop, but the central government has done nothing so far. People in the north argue that Kerala "deserve the flood as people of Kerala eat beef." it's disgusting and honestly this just shows the massive divide in culture and mindset between north-india and south-india.

I'm so done.
Ugh why would the goverment NOT do something :res:
I so sorry for you what you went through and hopfully your goverment DOES something

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #408 on: August 20, 2018, 05:23:41 PM »
Why the hell does the Indian government, not help it's own people?  :groan:

I'm so sorry, violet! I hope the Kerala government does something for you!

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #409 on: August 22, 2018, 01:51:24 AM »
Why the hell does the Indian government, not help it's own people?  :groan:

Ironically, the UAE government does more for us than the central government.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/for-flood-hit-kerala-uae-government-offers-rs-700-crore-assistance-1903684



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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #410 on: September 04, 2018, 08:43:19 AM »
Parts of Japan were hit by severe strong typhoon battered heavy rains in Osaka and Nagoya today local time.

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/04/asia/japan-typhoon-jebi-intl/index.html

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #411 on: April 15, 2019, 01:05:18 PM »
Heartbreaking news re a city well known to TAR today:


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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #412 on: April 17, 2019, 08:55:44 AM »
I don't get this thread.
Is it just "world disaster watch"?

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #413 on: April 17, 2019, 09:06:21 AM »
For troubles in places our TAR has been...places close to our heart from memorable TAR moments.
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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #414 on: April 17, 2019, 02:14:50 PM »
I know what the actual "TAR disaster curse" was, but now this just seems like "post whatever happened in a place TAR visited 15 years ago".
Not saying this to diminish any of the happenings today, just pointing out that.... well, the show has been on a while and been to quite a few places.

re: Notre Dame, donations for reconstruction reached 700 million euros in 24 hours :o

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #415 on: April 17, 2019, 02:44:48 PM »
I am happy for all TAR mentions here, regardless of how long its been.  :2hearts:
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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #416 on: April 22, 2019, 05:29:46 PM »
Thoughts and prayers to the Philippines after the earthquake today.

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #417 on: April 23, 2019, 03:48:51 AM »
And as well in Sri Lanka on a terrorist bombings happened a couple of days before.

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #418 on: April 23, 2019, 10:30:44 PM »
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Swarm stupidity

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #419 on: April 23, 2019, 10:31:24 PM »
And as well in Sri Lanka on a terrorist bombings happened a couple of days before.

wait, was TAR visit colombo?

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #420 on: April 23, 2019, 11:00:45 PM »
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Swarm stupidity

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #421 on: April 24, 2019, 04:15:16 AM »
And as well in Sri Lanka on a terrorist bombings happened a couple of days before.

wait, was TAR visit colombo?

S.6 & S.24

in colombo? i cant recall if they in colombo, maybe in other city in srilanka, also was they visit the cathedrals?

There's an airport in Colombo.
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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #422 on: April 24, 2019, 06:24:20 PM »
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Swarm stupidity

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #423 on: April 28, 2019, 06:59:04 PM »
... of course we don't mean it's an actual curse

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Re: TAR Disaster Curse
« Reply #424 on: June 21, 2019, 11:21:53 AM »
The Lookout Cafe from TAR 27 burned down in a fire last Christmas Eve and is being rebuilt. Thankfully, no one was injured.
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This happened six weeks after it was visited by TAR Israel 7.
https://www.instagram.com/p/By-EbZaBgUf/


https://www.chronicle.co.zw/fire-razes-victoria-falls-lookout-cafe/
https://www.victoriafalls-guide.net/rebuilding-of-the-lookout-cafe-to-commence.html
http://www.thelookoutcafe.com/