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Heavy rains cause significant flooding in parts of West Virginia

Thunderstorms have dumped heavy rains that caused significant flooding in parts of West Virginia

The Independent UK

Nearly 7 people lost lives daily in rain-ravaged Himachal since onset of monsoon

At least 367 people have died in Himachal Pradesh in rain-related incidents this year since the onset of monsoon. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

HC notices to Telangana, A.P., Centre in PIL plea over Godavari river floods

Telangana HC issues notices to Union, Telangana and A.P. governments over floods in northern districts due to Kaleshwaram and Polavaram projects

The Hindu

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Burning Man fans share heartbreak as desert venue is flooded by storm: ‘Squishy Mud Man more like’

‘The desert doesn’t absorb. It’s like a pool being drained onto a tile floor,’ one person commented on social media

The Independent UK

A way forward for managed retreat

Though a government report on managed retreat won’t directly help those affected by this year’s extreme-weather events, at least some principles are being developed for a future national response, writes Chris Nicoll

Newsroom.co.nz

Overnight rains throw life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Chandigarh cause disruption of normal life, resulting in six deaths, damaged roads, vehicles, and buildings. Over 12,000 houses have been damaged, 40 people are missing, and rivers are in spate. Chief Minister urges people to avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides. Schools…

The Hindu

Declare Himachal floods as a national calamity, says Congress

The Congress has urged the Union government to declare Himachal Pradesh floods as a national calamity and allocate ₹10,000 crore for rehabilitation and rebuilding of the State

The Hindu

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Looking for a US 'climate haven' away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one

Southeast Michigan seemed like the perfect “climate haven.”

The Conversation

All eight people rescued from cable car dangling above valley in Pakistan

Cable car ordeal ends as authorities say everyone brought to safety after hours-long operation in Battagram

The Guardian - UK

Farmers detained in Haryana, Punjab ahead of protest for flood relief

Heavy police deployed at inter-State borders of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh in wake of protests by various farmer outfits from six flood-ravaged States demanding flood-relief compensation

The Hindu

Ted Cruz falls for Storm Hilary flooded shark hoax

Shark meme is regularly used on social media during natural disasters

The Independent UK

As Tropical Storm Hilary shrinks, desert and mountain towns dig themselves out of the mud

Crews worked to dig roads, buildings and care home residents out of the mud across a wide swath of Southwestern U.S. desert Monday, as the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years headed north, prompting flood watches and warnings in half a dozen states

The Independent UK

The internet fell for a misleading video of Dodger Stadium flooding during Tropical Storm Hilary

Dodger Stadium appears to be just fine after Tropical Storm Hilary passed through.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Farmer killed in clash with police ahead of Chandigarh rally over flood relief

Farmer leaders detained in Punjab ahead of protest in Chandigarh for flood-relief compensation. Police and farmers clashed, leading to the death of one farmer dead. 16 farmer outfits from 6 states to gather in Chandigarh on Aug 22

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Evening Standard

One dead in Mexico as Storm Hilary brings ‘life-threatening’ floods to California

‘Lives and property are in great danger’, officials warn

The Times of India

Floods: Himachal Pradesh chief secy briefs PMO about status of NHs and bridges

SHIMLA: Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena on Monday briefed the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) about the latest status of the national highways of Himachal Pradesh following the damages caused to the road network due to the landslides triggered by heavy rains and floods in a virtual review meeting chaired by Tarun…

Al Jazeera

Tropical Storm Hilary drenches usually arid southern California

California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as rare storm brings unprecedented rain.

Chicago Sun-Times

FEMA disaster teams visit Cicero to spread word about federal assistance in wake of flooding

Cook County residents whose homes were damaged in record-setting rainfall in June-July can apply for federal funds to help cover losses. The deadline is Oct. 16.

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The Hindu

Provisions in Centre’s relief manual inadequate for State’s losses: Himachal Pradesh CM

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu demands tailored relief package for the State due to flood-ravaged losses. He said that despite assessment teams being sent by the Centre, interim relief to the State is still pending, and his government has been utilising its limited resources to support the affected population. Losses estimated…

The Hindu

Farmers from flood-ravaged northern States to gather in Chandigarh to press for special package, compensation from Centre

Farmers from flood-ravaged States to gather in Chandigarh to press for compensation from Centre. 16 farmer outfits demand immediate release of compensation for flood victims, special package of Rs 50,000 cr, Rs 50,000/acre for crop loss, Rs 1 lakh for cattle loss, mining of fields, loan waiver for 1 year

The Independent UK

Flooding in Cork as Storm Betty lands in Ireland

There is a risk of thundery downpours, as well as strong winds along eastern-facing coasts.

The Times of India

Punjab floods: Bridge over drain collapses in Gurdaspur

GURDASPUR: The bridge connecting Chak Sharif and Mian Khan in Punjab's Gurdaspur district has sustained severe damage leading to its structural collapse due to flooding following which the district administration has taken the precautionary measure of suspending all vehicular movement on the bridge to prevent any potential untoward incidents.

The Times of India

UNESCO World Heritage site Kalka-Shimla railway line affected by heavy rain and floods

The relentless rain and flood situation in Himachal Pradesh has caused tremendous loss of life and property, the most recent one being the historic 94-km Kalka-Shimla railway line. The railway line is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Independent UK

China's Xi calls for measures to mitigate disastrous flooding amid economic slowdown

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for measures to mitigate the effects of this year’s disastrous flooding which has left scores dead and inflicted massive damage on crops, homes and infrastructure, including in and around Beijing

The Independent UK

More than half a month’s rain could fall as thunderstorms sweep UK on Friday

Some homes and businesses could end up flooding because 30mm-40mm of rain is expected to fall in just six hours, the Met Office said.

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