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The Sea disappeared after the Kakhovka dam was destroyed in June 2023, leading to devastating floods that ruined homes and farmland.

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But around 6.2 million years ago, seawater from the Indian Ocean surged across this barrier in a catastrophic flood.

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The design of the ADU was carefully considered to maximize space and light, with a skylight and high window flooding the space with light.

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Some have suggested this led to badly-bred XL bullies flooding the market.

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Neighbouring Nepal, to the south of Tibet, has also been battered by torrential rains, triggering severe flooding and landslides that have killed more than 50 people.

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