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Factoring in the risk: on development of mountain areas

Development of mountain areas over the years has upset the ecological balance

The Hindu

Heavy rain floods streets across Dallas-Fort Worth area

Heavy rain across the Dallas-Fort Worth area is causing streets to flood and submerging vehicles, as officials warn motorists to stay off the roads

The Independent UK

Torrential rains lash southern US as millions under flood warnings

Meteorologists issue warnings for more than 13 million people in north-east Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico and Arizona

The Guardian - US

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Officials: Floods kill 777 in Pakistan over last 2 months

Officials say flash floods caused by abnormally heavy monsoon rains have killed 777 people across Pakistan since mid-June

The Independent UK

Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand’s flood-prone areas not ready to cope with climate crisis

Town of Nelson said to be ‘years’ away from recovering from effects of recent floods

The Independent UK

Heavy rains continue in Madhya Pradesh; schools closed in Bhopal and other districts

IMD issues red alert for August 22 in western Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu

At least 20 dead in central Afghanistan floods

At least 20 people have been killed in flash floods in central Afghanistan over the last 48 hours, a disaster management official said on Monday, with heavy rain destroying thousands of homes and damaging agricultural land.

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Heavy rain widespread until Saturday

The Meteorological Department has warned of more heavy rain nationwide, continuing until Saturday, with flooding already in 12 provinces.

Bangkok Post

New Zealand’s flood-prone areas not ready to cope with climate crisis, Ardern says

Touring flood-hit region of Nelson, prime minister says country must do ‘all we can’ to deal with damaging events triggered by a warming climate

The Guardian - AU

Odisha evacuating people amid flood threat in Balasore, Mayurbhanj districts

The Balasore district administration has decided to evacuate at least 1.2 lakh people by Monday noon when the peak flood water of the Subarnarekha is likely to pass through Raj Ghat

The Hindu

Hiker missing in Utah flooding as monsoon hits US Southwest

Authorities have been searching for days for an Arizona woman reported missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Utah’s Zion National Park as strong seasonal rain storms hit parts of the U.S. Southwest

The Independent UK

Hiker missing after flash flood at Zion National Park

An Arizona woman hiking in Utah’s Zion National Park has gone missing after a flash flood swept through the area, officials said Saturday.

Tribune News Service

'Tinnie army' leads to NSW flood inquiry call to train community members as first responders. How will that work?

When floods swept the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales earlier this year, scores of people ignored official advice and rescued neighbours and friends from floodwaters using their boats, kayaks and jet skis, while risking their own lives. Now an independent inquiry has recommended communities in high-risk areas receive…

The Conversation

California is at risk of a mega-flood. Are Central Valley communities prepared for it?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It starts to rain, and it doesn’t stop. Day after day after day. The rivers keep rising. Mud, ash and burned logs from recent wildfires clog the rapidly rising channels. Levees overtop or burst. Dams strain or buckle. Neighborhoods are submerged. Flood waters wash over freeways.

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Death toll in Himachal Pradesh rises to 27

Six people still remain untraced as weather relents on August 21; IMD predicts more rainfall

The Independent UK

Children among 200 people rescued from Carlsbad Caverns after being stranded by flooding

Officials in the New Mexico national park said conditions remained treacherous

The Independent UK

Rescuers searching for missing hiker after flooding hits Zion National Park

Jetal Agnihotri was reported missing on Friday as floods swept through the Utah national park

The Hindu

Farmers in Central Travancore suffer massive losses due to floods

A cumulative loss of over ₹10 crore to the primary sector detected

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Subdued rainfall likely to continue

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Canada is witnessing more thunderstorms than ever before

Residents in eastern Ontario are still recovering after a tornado-producing thunderstorm left a path of destruction over 55 kilometres long and up to 1,400 metres wide in July.

WEKU

At least 40 people are dead after floods and landslides leave hit northern India

Rains inundated hundreds of villages, swept away mud houses, flooded roads and destroyed bridges in some parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand states.

The Independent UK

Official: Flooding in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 9

Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in eastern Afghanistan overnight has left at least nine people dead, swept away homes and destroyed livestock and agricultural land,

The Hindu

Odisha expecting massive flood in Balasore district

Additional disaster response teams have been deployed to prevent loss of human lives

The Times of India

5 who went missing in Himachal Pradesh flash floods untraceable

SHIMLA: Five people who went missing after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh remained untraceable on Sunday, a senior official said. Besides, 22 people were killed and 12 injured in rain-related incidents on Saturday. The maximum damage was reported from Mandi, Kangra and Chamba districts.

The Independent UK

40 dead in floods, landslides in northern India

At least 40 people have died and others are missing in flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rains in northern India over the past three days

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