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One disaster after another: why we must act on the reasons some communities are facing higher risks

The New Zealand town of Nelson remains in a state of emergency, with nearly 500 homes evacuated, after the region received more than three times its average August rainfall in less than five days last week.

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After ‘Doomsday’ Floods, Sudanese Fear Worse to Come

In the Sudanese village of Makaylab, Mohamed Tigani picked through the pile of rubble that was once his mud-brick home, after torrential rains sparked heavy floods that swept it away. "It was like doomsday," said Tigani, 53, from Makaylab in Sudan's River Nile state, some 400 kilometers (250 miles) north…

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Flash floods wreak havoc in US south-west – but are no salve for drought

Climate experts warn temporary increases in water levels will not mitigate a crisis that has been years in the making

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Heavy rains trigger flooding across drought-hit South and Southwest, leaving at least 1 dead

Widespread heavy rain and flooding is expected to persist in the southern U.S. throughout the week.

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MP Flood: SDERF, NDRF rescue over 400 people from floods, heavy rain

In the last 24 hours, SDERF and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) together have rescued over 400 people from floods/excess rain in the state. Further details on Dynamite News:

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Trinity River in North Texas reaches flood stage in heavy rainfall

DALLAS — As heavy rainfall continues to drench North Texas, the Trinity River in Dallas rose nearly 6 feet over the flood stage Monday, according to data from the National Weather Service.

Tribune News Service

Federal MP demands NSW farmer flood help

A federal MP is demanding help for farmers who are unable to even apply for promised NSW government assistance, months after floods destroyed their crops.

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Pakistan floods kill 777 over two months, with more than 300,000 people displaced

Rescuers, helped by troops, are racing against time to evacuate thousands of marooned people, according to the National Disaster Management Authority, with 1.8 million people affected, of which 317,678 were living in relief camps.

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Flooding hits Dallas-Fort Worth as some areas receive more than 13 inches of rain

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins declared a state of disaster in the region, and Gov. Greg Abbott directed the state’s emergency operations center to be ready to support communities impacted by the flooding.

The Texas Tribune

Zion hiker lost, Dallas cars submerged as floods hit US

An Arizona woman was still missing Monday after being swept away at Utah’s Zion National Park three days earlier as flooding surged through the southwestern United States and imperiled tourists visiting the region’s scenic parks

The Independent UK

Trinity River in North Texas to reach flood stage amid heavy rainfall

DALLAS — As heavy rainfall continues to drench North Texas, the Trinity River in Dallas is projected to rise four feet over the flood stage Monday, according to data from the National Weather Service (NWS).

Tribune News Service

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

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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

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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 Hindu

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

IMD issues red alert for August 22 in western Madhya Pradesh

Reuters

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.

The Guardian - AU

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 Hindu

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 Independent UK

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

Tribune News Service

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.

The Conversation

'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…

Tribune News Service

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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