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When disaster recovery becomes a way of life: Community disaster fatigue is on the rise with more frequent floods

Flash flooding has been tearing up communities across the U.S., with heavy downpours sending creeks and rivers rushing over their banks from Texas to Kentucky, across the Midwest and into the Mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast. In Missouri, floodwater swept away a home, and National Guard helicopters had to rescue…

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At least 51 dead and more than million affected as floods hit Bangladesh

At least 28 people, including women and children, have died in Cox’s Bazar

The Independent UK

Watch Snakes on the street: Nearly 900 snakes, including cobras, escape flooded farm in China, enter nearby villages

Nearly nine hundred snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped a flooded breeding farm in Guangxi. Villagers used nets to catch the reptiles while authorities urged caution. Extreme weather has caused widespread flooding and evacuations across southern China. Typhoon Bavi is now approaching the eastern city of Wenzhou. Residents remain vigilant amid…

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Cloudburst triggers flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, damages crops and orchards

A dramatic cloudburst hit the Chittergul area of Anantnag on Sunday, triggering severe flash floods that wreaked havoc on the region. Agricultural fields and residential homes suffered extensive damage, with reports of water flooding homes and obliterating crops and trees. Numerous families were forced to evacuate as the waters rose.…

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5 Monsoon Diseases You Shouldn't Ignore And How To Stay Protected

Monsoon showers may offer relief from the summer heat, but they also bring a rise in bacteria, viruses, and mosquitoes that thrive in damp conditions. Waterlogging, contaminated drinking water, and increased humidity create the perfect environment for diseases to spread quickly. While many seasonal illnesses begin with mild symptoms, ignoring…

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Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded

Torrential monsoon rains caused floods and landslides in southeastern Bangladesh. At least forty-four people have died and over a million are stranded. Power outages and damaged roads hinder rescue and relief efforts significantly. Many residents lack food and cooking facilities due to submerged homes. Rohingya refugee camps also experienced landslides,…

The Economic Times

200 children and staff rescued by Black Hawk helicopters from Missouri summer camp after catastrophic flooding

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for the area, which got between 6 and 12 inches (15 and 30 centimeters) of rain

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Minister defends Hat Yai aid record

Claims that the government failed to support flood-hit Hat Yai are false, says Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Bunyamanee.

Bangkok Post

More than half a million people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi heads to China after battering Japan and Taiwan

Bavi is forecast to bring violent winds and heavy rain to a region already reeling from weeks of deadly flooding

The Independent UK

‘Every time the rain falls, the fear comes back’: life in Lagos under the constant threat of floods

As Nigeria braces for another season of devastating rains, people affected describe the mental toll of repeatedly rebuilding their lives

The Guardian - UK

Nearly a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, yet for centuries the Dutch have been reclaiming land from the sea instead of losing it

Almost a third of the Netherlands sits at or below sea level. Yet instead of losing land to the water, the Dutch have spent hundreds of years doing the opposite, turning water into land they can actually live on. They do this using dikes, windmills, pumps and specially built plots…

The Times of India

Asia Rice: Higher reserve price makes Indian rice exports costlier; Bangladesh rates firm

India's rice export prices have increased due to higher reserve prices and planting delays. Bangladesh rice prices remain firm as flood fears outweigh ample government stockpiles. Thailand's rice prices saw a slight decrease while demand remained limited. Vietnam's rice prices are unchanged with strong demand from the Philippines.

The Economic Times

Flash flooding traps hundreds of people in rural US' Missouri

Torrential downpours caused flash flooding in Missouri's Ozark Mountains on Friday. Hundreds were trapped by high waters along the rain-swollen Black River. National Guard helicopters rescued about 200 people from Camp Taum Sauk. Rescue teams also saved over ninety individuals from inundated homes and vehicles. No fatalities were reported as…

The Economic Times

Missouri declares state of emergency over severe storms and flooding

Governor Mike Kehoe urges people to follow guidelines with more heavy rain expected through the weekend

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The Independent UK

Campers stuck in trees as flash flooding tears through Missouri

State mutual aid was requested after dispatchers reported stranded campers climbing into trees to escape rising waters

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Typhoon leaves people stranded on rooftops in China

Eleven reported dead as flooding also brings danger of snakes, while buildings collapse in Mumbai amid heavy rain

The Economic Times

Mumbai's ₹13,000-crore flood plan: How it will become a 'Sponge City'

Maharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 13,000-crore flood mitigation plan for Mumbai. This comprehensive proposal integrates traditional and nature-based drainage improvement methods. The plan aims to address chronic flooding issues, particularly in low-lying city regions. Funding will be shared by the National Disaster Response Fund, state government, and BMC. Detailed…

The Economic Times

Gujarat to provide Rs 6,800 assistance to all flood-affected families in Surat: Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi

Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister announced expedited flood relief measures for Surat city. Financial assistance for household items has reached over twenty percent of affected families. Authorities are distributing new clothes to migrant workers who lost belongings in the floods. Cleanliness, safe drinking water, and public health remain key government priorities.…

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Newcastle Herald

The big issues ahead of Newcastle's proposed indoor basketball stadium

Flood risk, traffic and event clashes are among agency concerns.

Medical Daily

New Jersey Floodwaters Have Receded, but Sewage, Chemical Runoff, and Mold Create New Health Dangers

New Jersey flooding after the July heat wave left floodwater contaminated with E. coli, sewage, and fuel. Mold can begin growing in 24–48 hours. Here's how to stay safe.

Euronews

Mud and debris left behind after deadly floods in southern China

Residents in Guangxi, southern China, clear mud and debris after deadly floods damaged homes and streets following heavy rainfall.

The Economic Times

Why Mumbai still floods despite upgraded infrastructure; and why even light rain disrupts the city

Mumbai recorded exceptionally high rainfall, exceeding normal monsoon levels significantly. This extreme weather event surpassed annual averages of many major Indian cities. Climate change is increasingly reshaping rainfall patterns across the country. Urban development has reduced natural water absorption, worsening flooding issues. Blocked drains and infrastructure limits further contribute to…

Evening Standard

Bow flooding: Hundreds of homes left without water in heatwave as main bursts

People rescued from pub as flooding up to a metre deep engulfs area in east London

The Economic Times

Gurgaon Waterlogging: Why does the Millennium City of Fortune 500 firms flood every time it rains? The answer has nothing to do with weather

Gurugram's corporate corridor became a swamp after recent heavy rainfall. The city floods due to dismantled natural drainage systems over decades. Ponds and bunds, which once managed runoff, have largely disappeared. Extensive concrete development redirects rainwater onto unprepared roads. Restoring water bodies and green cover is essential to prevent future…

The Guardian - UK

Venomous snakes escape breeding farms in southern China during flooding

Local media in Hengzhou report king ratsnakes and cobras among hundreds in flood waters caused by typhoon Maysak

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