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West American dams are on the verge of shutting down: Lack of maintenance is filling them with silt faster than ever, making the great structures obsolete

The accumulation of sediment in reservoirs across the American West represents a significant challenge for water resource management. Since the early 20th century, thousands of dams have been constructed to provide essential services, including hydro-electric power, irrigation for agriculture, and reliable municipal water supplies. However, these structures naturally trap the…

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Water scarcity in Scotland likely to continue despite flood alerts, experts warn

Companies facing water restrictions include Fisheries Management Scotland, NFU Scotland, the Scotch Whisky Association and Scottish Golf

The National (Scotland)

India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July

NEW DELHI — Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes.

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‘I just want to find them’: deadly cloudbursts devastate Kashmir’s mountain communities

Increasingly erratic weather patterns due to climate change mean people are losing homes, crops and livestock

The Guardian - UK

Five dead as Sri Lanka’s tea region hit by devastating floods and mudslides

The disaster comes as the country is still trying to recover from devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwa in November

The Independent UK

Real Reason NYC Streets Keep Flooding as Century-Old Drainage System Fails Under Violent Storms

New York City faces increased flooding due to climate change and outdated drainage systems. Rising sea levels and heavier rainfall exacerbate the issue, highlighting the need for infrastructure upgrades.

International Business Times UK

They’ve been hit by two major floods in two years. But Kerr County residents are staying.

Some say selling their property makes no financial sense even if they wanted to leave.

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Heavy rains lead to water rescues, grist mill destruction in upstate New York

Cleanup efforts are underway in parts of upstate New York following two days of heavy rains that led to flash flooding, water rescues and the destruction of a centuries-old grist mill

The Independent UK

A 10-year-old saved his sister as they struggled in a New Jersey river before he died, mayor says

One child has died and another is missing after the two 10-year-olds went into a rain-swollen New Jersey river

The Independent UK

At least 75 dead, 7 lakh displaced: The making of Assam’s annual ‘unprecedented’ flood

When it comes to floods in Assam, I refrain from using the term unprecedented. In media reporting on disasters, sensationalism often becomes the norm. The task is to generate curiosity. This is, of course, a structural limitation of event-based reporting. Assam’s floods, however, need a deeper contextual understanding.

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Deadly flooding in West Virginia finds prevention plans unaddressed

Communities across north central West Virginia are left picking up the pieces in the wake of another major flood

The Independent UK

Flash floods and storms batter north-east US as deadly weather threatens millions

Lightning kills a New Jersey man as rescues, power outages and travel disruption hit region

The Guardian - US

“Where are all the volunteers?” Kerr County faces worse flood damage with fewer resources

The Federal Emergency Management Agency hasn’t started helping local governments or individuals, while philanthropic response lags compared to last year’s flood.

The Texas Tribune

New York City flash floods: Heavy rain triggers warnings, hundreds of flights canceled

New York City and surrounding parts of the Northeast are bracing for heavy rain and possible life-threatening flash flooding, with authorities warning of hazardous travel, flooded roads and major disruptions through Wednesday morning.

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‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons

From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown

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Floodwater delays Corpus Christi’s water emergency until fall 2028

A prolonged drought had put the Coastal Bend city months away from running short of water, but upstream storms have improved the outlook.

Bangkok Post

Stranded tourists evacuated from China's famed Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site after mudslides, heavy rain

HONG KONG - China ⁠evacuated ⁠stranded tourists from the Unesco World Heritage site of Jiuzhaigou on Monday after mudslides triggered by heavy rain, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as authorities issued ‌the highest flash-flood alert for parts of the country in the wake of Typhoon Noul.

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Pakistan on flood alert as Ravi, Chenab near danger mark; 7 dead

Large parts of Pakistan’s Punjab province have been submerged after heavy monsoon rains triggered flooding and drainage overflows, Dawn reported.

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“We didn’t know it would end up this way”: South Texas community grapples with flood’s aftermath

In Chula Vista, south of Crystal City, residents of the Hispanic community searched through the debris after a flood caught them off-guard.

The Times of India

West Virginia flash floods: 2 missing, 500 National Guard troops deployed as torrential rain batters state

Torrential rain triggered widespread flash flooding across West Virginia, leaving at least two people missing, inundating homes and businesses, and prompting a statewide emergency declaration as rescue teams raced to reach stranded residents.

The Guardian - US

At least two people missing in West Virginia after torrential rain causes flash floods

State’s governor had declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and deployed 500 national guard members

The Guardian - US

Tropical storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana with 45mph winds

In Kentucky and West Virginia, rescuers freed trapped residents as states face catastrophic floods and damage

The Independent UK

Torrential rain in West Virginia prompts National Guard deployment in statewide emergency

Up to seven inches of rain fell, though no fatalities were immediately reported

The Texas Tribune

Last year’s Hill Country floods traumatized Texas first responders. Then the skies opened again.

“We were all thinking to ourselves, this is déjà vu. Is it really happening, and can I deal with it?” a Center Point Volunteer Fire Department chaplain said.

The Independent UK

5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities say

Five members of a Utah family have died after a flash flood swept through canyons in southern Utah where they were on a day outing

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