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Marshall Islands says climate change behind floods

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AFP Marshall Islands says climate change behind floods

Majuro (Marshall Islands) (AFP) - Officials in the Marshall Islands blamed climate change Wednesday for severe flooding in the Pacific nation's capital Majuro which has left 1,000 people homeless.

The Marshalls declared a state of emergency in the wake of the flooding, which peaked Monday when surges caused by so-called "king tides" inundated areas of the low-lying capital.

Senator Tony de Brum, the Minister Assisting the President, said king tides were a regular phenomenon, but not at the damaging levels seen this week.

"This is far, far from being a normal situation," he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

"I put that down to climate change... these things are far more intense than before and leave more destruction behind than they used to."

Alson Kelen, a resident of a small island located about a mile from the downtown area of Majuro, said this week that the king tide was the highest he had ever experienced.

The UN Office for the Cooordination of Humanitarian Affairs said there had been no reports of fatalities or serious injuries due to the flooding.

Climate change is a major concern for Pacific island states such as the Marshals, Kiribati and Tuvalu, where many atolls are barely a metre (three feet) above sea level and risk being engulfed by rising waters.

The Pacific Islands Forum regional bloc signed a declaration calling for renewed global efforts to contain global warming when they met in Majuro last September.

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Minecraft – Chainlink Islands Adventure Map – Chapter 1 – Episode 4 – Finale! – Video

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Adventure-Map The Chainlink Islands I [Deutsch/HD] #006 Lets Play Minecraft Adventure-Map – Video

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Escape to Paradise in British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

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I first fell in love with the British Virgin Islands, BVI for short, more than 15 years ago and even though my Travel Therapy goal is to continue to discover new unique places theres something about the spirit and soul of this part of the Caribbean, known as a sailors paradise, that keeps beckoning me back.

When you see the pictures Ive taken here from my latest trip I think youll understand why this is the perfect Travel Therapy vacation escape when youre looking for an authentic Caribbean experience thats quiet and peaceful but still a lot of fun!

I started this journey at a new beautiful private island resort called Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, where my lovely one-bedroom suite, with a fully loaded kitchen, designer living room and posh bathroom, overlooked the Caribbean and Scrub Islands impressive 55 slip Marina.

Highlights here include 52 guest accommodations in addition to luxurious two, three and four bedroom villas, pools with waterfalls and swim up bars, three pristine private beaches and several top-rated restaurants where some of my favorite dishes included the Conch Ceviche, Grilled Island Shrimp and Chocolate themed breakfast. For signature Caribbean cocktails try the Passion of Scrub or a refreshing Cucumber Gimlet or ask bartender Everson to create something special for you.

Scrub Islands intimate Ixora Spa is another highlight offering inspired treatments, like the Eterno Massage that I loved and even more inspiring views from the spas private pool.

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