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At least seven dead as glacial lake bursts in Sikkim

Flash floods, believed to have been triggered after a lake, forming from the gradual melting of a Himalayan glacier, suddenly overflowed and inundated the Teesta river basin, destroyed Chungthang dam, a key component of the Sikkim’s largest hydroelectric project, and washed away highways, villages, and towns.

The Hindu

Study finds more people are moving into high flood zones, increasing risk of water disasters

A new study finds that far more people are in harm's way as they move into high flood zones around the world

The Independent UK

Bushfire risk turns to flooding, as residents evacuate

Heavy rain is inundating parts of Victoria just hours after residents were facing bushfire threats.

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Prepare detailed plan to conserve Vembanad Lake: Pinarayi

Taking a serious note of the recurring flood threats to villages adjoining Vembanad Lake, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has directed the Chief Secretary to prepare a detailed plan for restoring and conserving the backwater system.

The Hindu

UN envoy calls for a 'unified mechanism' to lead reconstruction of Libya's flood-wrecked city

The United Nations’ top official in divided Libya has called for a unified mechanism to lead the reconstruction a coastal city that was wrecked by devastating floods last month

The Independent UK

Farmers stopped from marching to Chandigarh, NH-7 traffic hit

AMBALA: The farmers associated with Pagdi Sambhal Jatta Kisan Sangharsh Samiti Haryana (PSJKSS) supported by Bharatiya Kisan Union Shaheed Bhagat Singh (BKU SBS) were stopped from proceeding to Chandigarh in Shahzadpur police station area on the National Highway (NH) 7 by the Ambala police on Monday.

The Times of India

Weather tracker: heavy rain brings flash flooding to New York City

US city experienced wettest September in 140 years, with severe downpours last week causing many services to close

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An Alabama man vanished in 1995. Last week, Idalia cleanup crews found a body

Team clearing hurricane debris uncovered skeletal remains that police believe are of man who went missing on road trip to Florida

The Guardian - US

India's devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine

The devastation of this year’s monsoon season in India has been significant, with over 400 deaths and more property damage in the Himayalan state of Himachal Pradesh in a single season than the last five years combined

The Independent UK

Government shutdown could hurt weather disaster responses, Fema says

The House reached a budget deal on Saturday to extend funding for 45 days but Fema looks beyond at potential delays

The Guardian - US

New York City reels after flash flooding chaos and powerful downpours

Governor says 28 people have been rescued, including 15 from cars and six from flooded basement apartments

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US: Emergency declared in New York City as torrential rain floods subways, roads, basements

Roads were closed, subway services were disrupted and basements were overwhelmed in the New York City area after “dangerous and life-threatening” torrential rain surged across the concrete expanse on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Outcry as New York mayor says shelter mandate should exclude migrants

Eric Adams made ‘unconscionable’ remarks before flooding, saying shelter beds for those in need should not go to migrants

The Guardian - US

People shocked by video of New York City teacher wading through flood waters: ‘Don’t get paid enough’

‘Give this man an award, raise, and where’s the fund for some supplies?’ one commenter asked

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New York declares state of emergency amid heavy rainfall and flash flooding

About 8.5 million people under flash flood warnings with 1-2in of rain an hour expected in Brooklyn and QueensNew York flooding – live updates

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New York mayor dismisses claims he was slow to react as heavy rain causes major flooding – as it happened

Eric Adams says anyone ‘caught off guard’ must have been living ‘under a rock’ after schools, homes, transport and roads were deluged

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After Libya's catastrophic floods, survivors and recovery teams assess losses

The floods in Derna left thousands dead, missing and displaced. Here are scenes from last week, as search and rescue teams and survivors dug through mud, continuing the work of recovery.

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Weather tracker: South Africa floods kill at least 11 people

Cape Town mayor declares major incident as roads closed and 80,000 people left without electricity

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Narmada floods: Congress demands SIT probe, higher compensation

Gujarat Cong. demands probe into Narmada floods, seeks SIT to punish those responsible. Gov. asked to form SIT to investigate "man-made disaster" & provide special compensation package to flood-affected residents. BJP denies allegation, AAP terms floods "man-made".

The Independent UK

Remnants of rain from Storm Agnes trigger yellow weather warning for South Wales

Remnants of the storm will bring heavy rain to parts of South Wales as the storm works its way out into the North Sea.

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Tackling Bengaluru’s flash floods with Sponge City systems, underground storage tanks

Year after year, flash floods have played havoc with Bengalureans, particularly those in and around low-lying pockets. Erratic rains fuelled by climate change concerns give them no time to prepare, as a month’s rainfall pours down in a few hours. The frequency of these high-intensity events has increased dramatically, demanding…

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Remembering the great flood through the eyes of saviours

Ordinary people rose to the occasion to save lives during the 1908 great flood: Mir Mohammed Ali Shafeeq set up a community kitchen, Miss Pinto & Miss Correa saved patients at Victoria Zenana Hospital, Amjad Hyderabadi was saved by brave nurses. Deccan Archives conducts heritage walks to memorialize the flood.

The Times of India

Delhi HC asks DDA, MCD to inform it about status of deemed forest areas

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked several city authorities, including the DDA, MCD, NDMC, PWD and others, to provide information about the status of deemed forests within their jurisdiction.

AAP

Confusion and capacity drag on flood rebuilding mission

Half of the money allocated to a fund for helping flood-affected residents rebuild is yet to be spent with the premier conceding communication had been unclear.

Radio France Internationale

Libya orders the arrest of eight officials after deadly floods

Libya's prosecutor general ordered the arrest of eight officials as part of his inquiry into the recent flood disaster that killed thousands, his office said on Monday.

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