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Kenya's Ruto Pledges Action To Tackle Deadly Flood Emergency

Kenya is drawing up measures to tackle a flood disaster that has killed 70 people and driven tens of thousands from their homes, President William Ruto said on Saturday, describing it as an "emergency situation".

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Thiruvananthapuram needs drainage master plan to tackle floods

Trivandrum's poor drainage & unscientific constructions cause flooding. Overnight rain caused waterlogging in many areas, displacing many. City lacks drainage master plan & effective water outlets to sea. Operation Anantha project fell short due to local pressure. Akkulam Lake brimming with silt & urban waste. Breakwater at Veli needed to…

The Hindu

Kerala rain | Heavy rain pounds Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta districts; two reported missing

Kerala rain: The heavy rain caused mud slips, wall collapses, power outages, inundated roads and neighbourhoods, uprooted trees, traffic jams and overflowing canals in several localities, including in Idukki and Thrissur.

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Review into Northern Ireland flooding needed to learn lessons, minister says

Several towns in Northern Ireland were badly impacted by flooding as a result of heavy rain in recent weeks.

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Heavy rain lashes central Travancore, schoolgirl goes missing

The central Travancore districts of Pathanamthitta and Kottayam on Wednesday came under an intense spell of showers on Wednesday, triggering concerns of flash floods and landslips. T

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7 ways to protect your yard from heavy rain

Discover the best ways to take care of your yard during the rainy season to keep it looking its best.

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Britain is broken. What will fix it? Lots and lots of money

If the money were for bank bailouts, we wouldn’t hesitate – and £100bn is much better than state failure, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Ghana: Akosombo Dam disaster reveals a history of negligence that continues to this day

Recent heavy downpours in the Lower Volta area of Ghana led to the worst flooding in the region’s history. The flooding was caused by a spillage (a deliberate release of water) from the Akosombo Dam, the country’s biggest hydroelectric dam. Over 26,000 people were displaced. No deaths have been officially…

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Somalia floods kill 50 people, nearly 700,000 displaced: Disaster agency

More than 1.7 million people are in need as torrential rains destroy homes and livelihoods in Horn of Africa.

Al Jazeera

Biden approves federal disaster help for parts of Cook County hit in Sept. 17 storm

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones said, “You have to understand how devastating the Sept. 17 flooding was…some residents have lost everything in the house,”

Chicago Sun-Times

Death toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130

At least 130 people have died in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia following heavy rains that triggered what aid agencies describe as flooding seen only once every 100 years

The Independent UK

How many dams does America have?

The average age of a dam in the United States is 61 years, leaving them susceptible to structural failure risks.

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Extra funding to be given to households worst hit by Storm Babet

HUNDREDS of households and businesses hit by Storm Babet are set to be handed additional Scottish Government funding to help them recover...

The National (Scotland)

Florida under flash flood warnings amid torrential rains

A flood watch is in place until Thursday morning as storms lash state

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Cook County pitches a $100 million fund for migrants and disaster aid

The county’s emergency management chief said the region faced “an exceptional year” for disasters – from thousands of migrants arriving to record storms.

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Chris Minns vows to scrap NSW emergency services levy to reduce insurance premiums

State wants to encourage more homeowners to have insurance amid fires and floods with emergency services to instead be funded by new ‘contribution’

Al Jazeera

Two months after flood in Libya’s Derna, mental anguish still takes lives

The damage left behind is more than physical as people mourn lost loved ones and deal with their own trauma.

AAP

Insurance claims reveal Qld's storm damage hotspots

A study of almost 10,000 weather-related home insurance claims across Queensland has revealed the areas worst hit by rain, hail and floods.

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Flood protection plans for English homes cut by 40%

Quarter of new flood defence projects will also not go ahead, NAO finds, as Environment Agency blames cuts on inflation

Evening Standard

Thames flood alert for west London as tides rise and Storm Debi unleashes torrent of rain

Londoners warned of flooding to Thames paths amid high tides

The Independent UK

Storms batter southern England as flooding causes travel disruption

A thunderstorm warning has come into effect for southern England as downpours continue across parts of the UK.

The Independent UK

Work under way to fix power cuts and clear damage caused by Storm Debi

A postwoman was taken to hospital after being hit by flying debris in Co Limerick.

The Independent UK

‘Massively urgent’ need for investment in Downpatrick after Quoile Bridge cracks

On Monday, the Quoile Bridge connecting Downpatrick to Killyleagh was closed, after a crack appeared between the wall and road surface of the bridge.

The Independent UK

Shopworker trapped in floods as south Galway businesses devastated

A supermarket owner in Clarinbridge has described how the waters rose to 10 feet in 10 minutes on Monday.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland hit by high winds and heavy rain as Storm Debi blows in

The Met Office said the storm would track across the region, with gusts of around 65mph expected through Co Antrim and Co Down.

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