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Florida spent nearly 40 years undoing a major flood-control project, filling canals and restoring 43 miles of Kissimmee River bends after wetlands were damaged; by 2021, over 26,000 acres returned

Central Florida's Kissimmee River was straightened into a canal for flood control. This engineering project caused significant environmental damage to the surrounding wetlands. A long-term restoration effort then worked to re-establish the river's natural winding path. Water returned to the floodplain, allowing native plants and wildlife to recover. The project…

The Times of India

At least 8 Rohingya refugees killed as monsoon rains lash Bangladesh and India

Series of landslides in Cox’s Bazar buried makeshift shelters under mud and debris while people were asleep

The Independent UK

Close shave as roof collapses at New Jersey wholesale club with more than 20 people inside

Two people were partially entrapped once the ceiling caved in, authorities said

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Flooding Rain Triggered a New Jersey Store Roof Collapse and Left Drivers Stranded in Rising Water

Heat wave broke Monday with flooding across NYC, Philadelphia, and NJ. A BJ's roof collapsed in Ocean Township. Two people briefly trapped. Flash flood warnings active now.

Medical Daily

Flash Flood Survivors Face Hidden Health Risks Long After Floodwaters Recede, from Infections to Lasting Mental Health Effects

Health experts warn flash flood survivors can face infections, mold exposure, and lasting mental health effects long after floodwaters recede.

Medical Daily

Typhoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China

Tropical storm causes extreme flooding in south of the country with heavy rainfall expected in coming days

The Guardian - UK

Severe flooding leaves a trail of death and destruction in West Africa

Severe floods have hit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria this week. At least 13 people have been killed in recent days in Ghana and five in Togo, while 59 have died in Côte d’Ivoire since the rainy season began in mid-May.

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A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators

Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.

The Texas Tribune

Phiphat to meet Songkhla businesses over Hat Yai flood concerns

Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has scheduled travel to Songkhla on Friday to meet local business leaders and discuss measures to prevent a repeat of the devastating floods that struck Hat Yai late last year, as concerns mount ahead of the coming rainy season.

Bangkok Post

New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’

After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’. But what would it take to stay?

The Guardian - US

Floods in Ghana and Ivory Coast leave at least 24 dead following torrential rains

At least 24 people have died after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in the capital cities of Ghana and Ivory Coast, authorities said

The Independent UK

NSW’s deadly one-in-100-years floods could have been slashed by two metres using dams, CSIRO finds

Governments have not committed to measures modelled in report on Lismore’s 2022 floods. Seven people died in the northern rivers region

The Guardian - AU

Tennessee woman dies while trying to save her son from high flood waters

Mary Evelyn Nicole Manning-Kellione’s death was among at least five reported amid floods in Tennessee and Kentucky

The Guardian - US

Hundreds of flights delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick as thunderstorms hit Southern England

Severe thunderstorms unleashed travel chaos across southern England, grounding hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick. Torrential rain, lightning, and hail forced air traffic control to implement safety restrictions, leading to significant delays and passengers facing long waits. While storms are expected to move on, airlines warn that flight schedules…

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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost one year after deadly flood

The all-girls summer camp listed more than $10 million in debt.

The Guardian - US

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after 28 people died in 2025 Texas floods

Camp owners said total debt exceeds $10m in chapter 11 filing after catastrophic flood last July

Evening Standard

Spectacular thunderstorms hit London as lightning strikes spark house fires amid flash floods

Spectacular storms battered London overnight, waking thousands as torrential rain sparked flash floods

The Guardian - AU

Trapped by floods and fearing death in the heat: the Australians taking legal action over the climate crisis

Ten people affected in different ways by extreme weather are taking a case against the federal government to the UN

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The Independent UK

No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas

Many homeowners hit by devastating Michigan floods had no insurance and no idea they were at risk — underscoring vulnerabilities throughout rural America as climate change causes more extreme weather

International Business Times UK

Storm Arthur Danger: NWS Warns Just Six Inches Of Water Can Knock You Over

As the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur drench the US Deep South, the National Weather Service is warning that just six inches of fast‑moving water can knock an adult off their feet.

International Business Times UK

Texas Coast Flood Watch: National Hurricane Center Warns of Life Threatening PTC 1

Potential Tropical Cyclone One is drenching the Texas and Louisiana coasts, as the National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening flooding from a slow-moving, rain-heavy system.

Newcastle Herald

Back-to-nature plan for Ironbark Creek to reduce flood risk in Wallsend CBD

United front to deliver coordinated flood risk management plan

The Guardian - US

Minnesota woman rescued after being trapped in mud pit for several days

Two friends found Kathryn Woessner, 68, in wooded area almost entirely submerged in mud puddle

The Independent UK

Human-driven sea-level rise has increased frequency of extreme coastal flooding, study says

Human-driven sea level rise has increased how often extreme coastal flooding occurs around the world, according to a study released Wednesday

Newcastle Herald

Open to traffic: first cars cross new 'flood-proof' Melville bridge

It's hoped the higher, stronger bridge will be the end of flood detours.

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