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Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing Monday, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding possible from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

The Independent UK

Boy, 4, among six dead in Indiana after days of storms and record-setting flooding

The National Weather Service warned that heavy rain and flash flooding were still possible across central areas of the state, including Indianapolis, throughout the day

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At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana

Indiana public safety officials say at least six people have died during days of storms and historic flooding in the state

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At least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say

National Weather Service reports that more than 11in of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas

The Guardian - US

Five dead in Indiana as ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ flooding swallows homes - and water ‘is still rising’

Gov. Mike Braun has requested a presidential emergency declaration to secure federal resources following record rainfall

The Independent UK

Historic flooding prompts evacuations and water rescues in Indiana

Authorities in Indianapolis have already rescued dozens of people as floodwaters rise along the White River

The Independent UK

‘Unprecedented’ rain kills five in Japan as thousands stranded at airport

Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 after flooding, landslide warnings and power outages in Chiba prefecture

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Thousands stranded at Japan's Narita airport after record rain kills four

TOKYO — Record rainfall left thousands of travellers stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday as flooding in the surrounding area disrupted transport, knocked out power to homes and ⁠claimed at least four lives.

Bangkok Post

Record rain kills at least eight people in Japan and strands thousands at Tokyo airport

‘Unprecedented’ rainfall floods roads, rail lines and homes east of capital

The Independent UK

Severe storms cut power supply to 540,000 homes in US midwest

Indiana faced most outages at 267,000, about 8% of its customers, with severe thunderstorms and wind ahead

The Guardian - US

More heavy rain threatens already flooded provinces

Flooding has worsened in Nakhon Phanom and Bueng Kan as swollen rivers inundate farmland, while heavy rain has triggered flash floods in Lampang.

Bangkok Post

Powerful storm slams Midwest leaving 700,000 customers without power

The risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will persist over the coming days throughout the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, and the central Appalachians

The Independent UK

Powerful storms in US midwest leave three dead and 800,000 without power

Winds of more than 80mph, severe flooding and tornadoes swept through Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky

The Guardian - US

Govt boosts flood-response funds

Deputy prime ministers will each receive 100 million baht in emergency funding to tackle flooding and prepare for drought across the nation.

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In 2023, Hoboken opened a 5.4-acre park on a former industrial site; its playgrounds and lawns can hold up to 2 million gallons of stormwater

ResilienCity Park has officially opened in Hoboken, transforming a former industrial zone into a vital green space. This innovative park not only offers recreational facilities but also enhances the city's defense against severe flooding. Employing both above and below-ground stormwater storage, it showcases efficient flood-control methods. Supported by federal, state,…

Bangkok Post

Nakhon Phanom flooded, South on alert

NAKHON PHANOM - Overnight downpours left submerged roads and inundated homes and businesses in this northeastern border province on Sunday, prompting emergency drainage operations.

The Times of India

In the 1960s, the U.S. government acquired nearly an entire Connecticut village for a reservoir; one woman remained under a life-tenancy agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built West Thompson Reservoir for flood control. This project involved acquiring land and demolishing nearly an entire village. One resident, Alice Fitts, remained in her home under a life-tenancy agreement. After her death, her house was demolished, erasing the last trace of the village.…

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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

Bangkok Post

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.

The Guardian - UK

‘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 Independent 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

International Business Times 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.

The Texas Tribune

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.

The Independent UK

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

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