US: Florida governor urgently working to prevent ‘catastrophic flood’ in Tampa area
05 April 2021 |
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Florida governor Ron DeSantis has vowed to prevent a "catastrophic flood" near the major city of Tampa. A leaking toxic wastewater reservoir has the potential to cause an environmental crisis in the region.
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