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‘Where do I go from here?’: Over 12,000 basement flooding reports were filed with 311 after record rainfall in July

Weeks after the record-setting storm, Chicagoans in the affected areas continue to grapple with flooded basements, standing water, waterlogged appliances and growing mold and mildew.

Chicago Sun-Times

Property insurance disappears for Louisianans – but not for gas facilities

Oil and gas facilities along the Gulf coast have long been a major market for speciality insurance carriers

The Guardian - US

Morning Digest | Over 13,000 detained in Manipur over the last fortnight; Delhi prepares as Yamuna river level set to cross danger mark again, and more

Morning Digest by The Hindu is a morning online daily selection of top stories from across India and the world that bring readers up to date with important news.

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Over 300 villages in 13 Uttar Pradesh districts affected by floods

More than 300 villages in 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh have been affected by floods and several rivers in July 2023 including the Ganga and the Yamuna are in spate due to rains in Uttar Pradesh and the upper catchment areas.

The Hindu

A week’s flood in Godavari Basin ensures ample water storage for first crop

CWC predicts rise in water levels in Upper Krishna Basin in Karnataka with very heavy rainfall likely in the catchment areas.

The Hindu

As flood water recedes in Gujarat’s Junagadh, officials to focus on restoring normalcy

Two national highways, 10 State highways and 300 rural roads were closed in Gujarat on Saturday due to flooding.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Officials remain alert as flood threat continues in the Godavari

Villagers in Eluru & Konaseema districts panic as floods continue. Officials on alert in West Godavari, water level at Bhadrachalam 43ft, Polavaram 11.6m, SAC barrage 10.5ft. CWC warns of further rise due to upstream projects, rains & overflowing streams. Teams from Revenue, Fire, NDRF, SDRF, Medical & Transport monitoring situation.…

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After a deficient June, southwest monsoon gets active over most of Karnataka

Rainfall in Karnataka has picked up in July, with flooding reported in coastal, Malnad, and northern districts. IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in coastal Karnataka and light rain in Bengaluru. Rainfall is normal in coastal and North-interior Karnataka, and expected to become normal in South-interior Karnataka soon. Six…

The Hindu

Heavy rains in Afghanistan and Pakistan unleash flash floods that killed dozens of people

Officials say heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan has killed at least 31 people and left dozens missing over the past three days

The Independent UK

Police narrow search for infant lost in flash flood, after 2-year-old sister's body found

Search teams in Pennsylvania were focusing on one underwater area Sunday as they try to find a 9-month-old boy swept away in a flash flood

The Independent UK

Incessant rains continue to pound Malnad region

Heavy rains in Malnad region cause flooding, landslides, tree uprooting, bridge submerging. Minister K.J. George inspects rain-hit areas, assures sufficient funds for restoration. Average of 55mm rainfall in 24hrs, highest of 216mm at Agumbe. Rivers Tunga, Bhadra, Hemavati in spate, water level in reservoirs rising.

The Hindu

UK weather: flood alerts in northern England as rain hits sports events

Downpours affect Open golf tournament and fourth Ashes Test and festivalgoers also drenched

The Guardian - UK

Delhi may witness another spell of floods as Yamuna breaches danger mark at 206.31 metres

Delhi's Yamuna river on Sunday crossed the danger mark once again following a surge in discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage into the river, increasing chances of another spell of floods in the capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian rescuers recover 27 dead but no sign of dozens of missing villagers swamped by a landslide

Hundreds of rescuers in western India have recovered 27 dead as they pushed on with a fourth day of searching for scores of people still missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered a massive landslide

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IMD issues orange alert for 8 districts of Himachal Pradesh today

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert and predicted heavy rainfall in eight districts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Yamuna River flows slightly above danger mark at 205.81 metres

After days of receding, the water level of the Yamuna River in the National Capital was recorded at 205.81 metres, marginally above the danger mark of 205.33m, on Sunday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Yamuna breaches danger mark again; another spell of floods anticipated in Delhi

Yamuna water level in Delhi breaches danger mark; over 2 lakh cusecs of water from Hathnikund Barrage. Relief and rehabilitation work in low-lying areas of capital at risk. Delhi govt. on high alert; ITO barrage gates to be opened. Citizens counting on swift response from authorities. Floods could impact water…

The Independent UK

Record-breaking downpours along Canada's Atlantic coast cause flooding in Nova Scotia

An unusually long procession of intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Canada’s Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages

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Heavy burst of rain turns streets into rivers in Gujarat’s Junagadh; cars and cattle swept away

Heavy rain in Gujarat's south and Saurashtra regions caused a flood-like situation in urban areas and isolated villages. Two drowned and two were swept away in a swollen drain, and 250 were evacuated. Vehicles were damaged and cattle were swept away in Junagadh. IMD issued a red alert for 8…

The Independent UK

Family expresses gratitude after body believed to be missing girl found; search for boy continues

The family of a 2-year-old girl swept away along with another child by a flash flood that engulfed their vehicle on a Pennsylvania road is expressing gratitude at the discovery of a body believed to be hers

The Hindu

Flood to Jurala helps TS-Genco take up hydel power generation

The Hindu

Six gates of Himayatsagar lifted, ORR service road inundated

Heavy flood discharge from Himayatsagar reservoir inundates Outer Ring Road service road, forcing authorities to close it.

The Hindu

Inflow into Harangi increases as moderate to heavy rains continue in Kodagu

The inflow into Harangi dam in Kushalnagar taluk has increased in the last 24 hours consequent to moderate to heavy rains across Kodagu.

The Hindu

Surplus water from Saroornagar lake drowns colonies

Heavy rains in Hyderabad caused flooding in several colonies downstream of Saroornagar Lake, residents faced stench and inconvenience due to overflowing sewage. GHMC officials said an effort to drain the lake misfired, leading to the situation

Chicago Sun-Times

To reduce flooding, Chicago must go green everywhere we can

More green infrastructure in Chicago would help prevent flooding and provide other benefits, but projects must include money to gather monitoring data.

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