US President Joe Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky The trip is Biden’s second to Kentucky, which has been hard hit by a number of devastating natural disasters. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2022
Flood probe finds state was unprepared A NSW inquiry into this year's devastating floods has found emergency services were unprepared and a restructure of state disaster agencies is needed. AAP · Aug 8, 2022
Krishna, Godavari levels on the rise Heavy rains in catchment areas in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022
Rain fury: Death toll climbs to 73, over 21,000 hit Flood-affected families to get relief kit of ration to help recover The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022
Residents wade through neck-deep water with dead body in Thirthahalli They had a tough time conducting funeral too owing to rain The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022
Heavy rain inundates most roads, disrupts traffic in Belagavi for the second day Deputy Commissioner visits affected areas and announces immediate relief The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022
Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Trucks Save Families In Flooded Kentucky Ford's F-150 Lightning can provide mobile power, which is needed amid the Kentucky floods. The trucks have helped 10-15 families return home per day. InsideEVs · Aug 8, 2022
White House warns of ‘intensifying impacts of climate change’ as Biden tours flood-hit Kentucky – as it happened President and first lady to tour state in which 37 have died from extensive flooding – follow the day’s politics news The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2022
Islington flood: Four rescued and 50 properties damaged as burst water main brings ‘tsunami’ People were told to avoid the north London area The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
London floods: Mayhem as road turns into river with street completely submerged Footage and images from the scene show the water on Hornsey and Tollington Road in Islington, near Finsbury Park in north London, sitting above the level of car tyres Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022
Roads closed as burst water main causes four feet deep flooding Emergency services were called to the scene in Islington, north London. The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Denver hit by flooding as Kentucky braces for another possible deluge Storms could also trigger flash flooding from the Four Corners region into the Southwest, forecasters warn. Axios · Aug 8, 2022
Heavy rain to continue The Meteorological Department forecast is for more heavy rain nationwide into Tuesday. Bangkok Post · Aug 8, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 Biden to join governor to survey flood damage in Kentucky President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are planning to visit Kentucky on Monday to meet with families who have suffered from historic flooding
The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022 2 more deaths this monsoon take toll to 118 in Maharashtra MUMBAI: Two persons were killed in Washim and Yavatmal districts due to flood and lightning — taking the death toll since the start of monsoon to 118 — and 82 persons suffered injuries, according to the State Disaster Situation Report Index.
The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022 Coimbatore receives second highest rainfall in Tamil Nadu COIMBATORE: Coimbatore received the second highest rainfall in the state next to Nilgiris in the 24 hours ending Sunday morning. According to a statement issued by state disaster management minister K K S S R Ramachandran, Coimbatore received 19.91 mm rainfall as against the average of 2.71mm from 16 districts…
The Times of India · Aug 7, 2022 Meteorological Office predicts 70-110 mm rain in Kolkata KOLKATA/SOUTH 24 PARGANAS: The Met office has predicted heavy showers in Kolkata on August 10 and 11 under the impact of a low-pressure triggered by a cyclonic circulation over northwest Bay of Bengal. The rain may be accompanied by surface wind at a speed of 40-50 km/hr at one or…
The Times of India · Aug 7, 2022 Heavy rain in Mumbai from Monday; orange alert issued MUMBAI: After a dry weather spell over the past few days, heavy rains made a come back to the city on Sunday. The IMD in its five day district forecast gave out an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar starting from Monday.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2022 Plans for retirement village in Brisbane area at ‘high likelihood’ of flooding spark disbelief The site is not far from another village and an aged care centre that were both hit by flooding in February
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022 More storms forecasted for flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky The National Weather Service has extended a flood watch for areas of eastern Kentucky ravaged by high water more than a week ago and said there’s a threat of thunderstorms in the region for much of the coming week
The Hindu · Aug 7, 2022 Heavy rain continues in Kodagu Bhagamandala, Talacauvery bear the brunt; all schools closed on Monday
ABC News · Aug 7, 2022 SES orders Wagga Wagga residents in low-lying areas to evacuate amid flood fears The SES says if residents in risk areas have not evacuated before 6pm they may be cut off by floodwaters and it may be too dangerous for emergency crews to reach them.
The Times of India · Aug 7, 2022 Heavy downpour drowns twin cities BHUBANESWAR: After a week-long dry spell, heavy rain on Saturday led to massive waterlogging on all major roads in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 7, 2022 Destructive rain in Death Valley and flooded Vegas casinos mark a summer of extreme weather Photographer John Sirlin was in a canyon in the northeast part of Death Valley National Park late Thursday to shoot lightning in an expected thunderstorm.