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NAKHON PHANOM - Overnight downpours left submerged roads and inundated homes and businesses in this northeastern border province on Sunday, prompting emergency drainage operations.

Bangkok Post

Assam flood toll rises to 99 as several districts remain inundated

Assam's flood death toll has now reached ninety-nine people across several districts. Devastating floods have heavily impacted multiple regions, causing significant loss of life. Cachar district has recorded twenty-two deaths, while Sivasagar reported ten fatalities. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-affected areas to review relief and repair works. He…

The Economic Times

‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn

Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027

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In 1985, a Colorado hairdresser began rescuing entire beaver families; she later relocated more than 1,000 to streams where their dams could help rebuild wetlands

Sherri Tippie, a dedicated hairdresser turned conservationist, began her mission to rescue beaver families from extermination by learning trapping techniques. By founding a nonprofit organization, she has successfully relocated more than a thousand beavers, playing a crucial role in wetland restoration. Beaver dams not only filter water effectively but also…

The Times of India

BirdReturns helped expand temporary wetland habitat for migrating shorebirds in California's Central Valley

The wetlands of California's Central Valley have faced drastic reductions, leading to challenges for shorebird migration. To address this, a creative initiative named BirdReturns has developed temporary flooded rice fields to serve as vital habitats during times of water scarcity. By leveraging satellite imagery and farmer bids, this adaptive conservation…

The Times of India

In the 1960s, the U.S. government acquired nearly an entire Connecticut village for a reservoir; one woman remained under a life-tenancy agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built West Thompson Reservoir for flood control. This project involved acquiring land and demolishing nearly an entire village. One resident, Alice Fitts, remained in her home under a life-tenancy agreement. After her death, her house was demolished, erasing the last trace of the village.…

The Times of India

Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 98 with over 1.55 lakh people affected across 13 districts

Assam's flood toll has risen to 98, with one new death reported. The number of affected people has now dipped to 1.55 lakh across thirteen districts. Golaghat remains the worst-hit district, followed by Sivasagar and Jorhat. Over 10,000 displaced people are currently sheltered in fifty-five relief camps. Rivers like Dhansiri…

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‘Wet, windy and wintry’: cold front to bring rain and potential flooding to parts of Australia

Front sweeping across southern Australia expected to bring strong winds and widespread rain over weekend

The Guardian - AU

Fair marks 20 years as crowds show up for authentic art

The 20th year of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair features an exhibition marking 40 years of Merrepen Arts, an NT arts centre recovering from record floods.

AAP

Special-Education Terms Parents Should Know Before the School Year Begins

As a new school year begins, many parents attend back-to-school meetings or Individualized Education Program (IEP) conferences and suddenly hear a flood of unfamiliar special-education terms. Acronyms like FAPE, LRE, and IDEA are often mentioned as though everyone already understands them, leaving families hesitant to ask questions. That confusion is…

Kids Ain't Cheap

AI is flooding the online book market with poor translations – here’s how to spot them

If you’re buying literature in translation online, buyer beware. You may unknowingly be buying low-quality AI-assisted translations presented as the work of a professional.

The Conversation

7 Homeowners Insurance Questions Every Retiree Should Ask Before the Next Big Storm

After a major storm, many homeowners discover an expensive truth: having homeowners insurance doesn’t necessarily mean every type of damage is covered. Some retirees are...

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Back-to-School Grocery Deals That Are Not Always the Cheapest Price Per Unit

Shopping events centered around the back-to-school season flood supermarket aisles with colorful promotional displays. Retailers advertise low prices on breakfast cereals, juice boxes, and snack packages to attract busy parents. However, these promotional items do not always represent the lowest price per unit available. Examining unit pricing data reveals that…

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After 30 years, a Dutch river floodplain has become more than 5,500 hectares of new nature, and scientists say the Gelderse Poort shows how flood safety can support biodiversity recovery

Dutch river management now gives the Rhine more room to behave naturally. Former agricultural floodplains are now wetlands, grasslands, and woodland. This approach combines clay extraction and wetland creation with nature conversion. Restored floodplains improve ecological conditions and strengthen flood protection measures. The Gelderse Poort shows a landscape serving multiple…

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The Indian Skimmer Is One of India's Most Endangered River Birds, Only the Chambal Can Save It

A bill built for one thing, and one thing onlyThe Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) has a lower mandible that is measurably longer than its upper one, a trait so rare among birds globally that only three skimmer species in the world share it. It flies low over calm water, lower…

The Conversation

Australian poetry classics: Kenneth Slessor’s Five Bells gives Sydney Harbour back its darkness

In our new series, we explore influential Australian poems.

The Times of India

In 1942, Oregon built an entire city that grew to around 40,000 residents; six years later, a flood erased it from the map

Vanport, a temporary city that sprang up near Portland during World War II, was home to many shipyard workers, becoming Oregon's second-largest city. However, in 1948, catastrophic flooding from the Columbia River, exacerbated by heavy rains and snowmelt, led to the dike failures that wiped the city off the map…

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Climate change may be making us lonelier: How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections everyone relies on

Severe storms, heat waves and wildfires can shut down the social life of a community, flooding out festivals, canceling community events and keeping people indoors.

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Water scarcity in Scotland likely to continue despite flood alerts, experts warn

Companies facing water restrictions include Fisheries Management Scotland, NFU Scotland, the Scotch Whisky Association and Scottish Golf

Evening Standard

Experts warn that water scarcity may continue despite flood alerts

A cluster of heavy slow moving showers and storms will roll across eastern Scotland.

The Economic Times

Kerala flood volunteer Rajesh dies after handing life jacket to 61-year-old man he just rescued from river

Kerala flood volunteer and swimming instructor R Rajesh died after he gave his own life jacket to a 61-year-old man he had just rescued from the flooded Kariangode river in Kannur. Rajesh, a native of Thiruvananthapuram who had previously volunteered during the 2018 Kerala floods and the 2024 Wayanad disaster,…

The Times of India

How a faulty dam gate revealed a 2,400-year-old Turkish settlement that had remained underwater for decades

Beneath the still waters of Dicle Dam Lake in southeastern Turkey, an entire neighbourhood of stone houses, a mosque, a religious school and rock-cut tombs has sat largely undisturbed since the reservoir was filled nearly three decades ago. In recent months, a mechanical failure in one of the dam's floodgates,…

The National (Scotland)

Storm could cause flooding in Scotland today - see where

Thundery showers are set to batter parts of the country and a handful of flood alerts are in place in Scotland – while central and southern…

Evening Standard

Storm could cause flooding in Scotland while South East cries out for rain

Flooding is possible in Scotland but another dry day is on the cards for other parts of the UK.

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6 Meat Deals to Compare Carefully During End-of-Summer Cookout Sales

End-of-summer cookout sales flood supermarket meat departments with enticing promotional price tags. Retailers slash prices on burgers, ribs, and chicken to clear inventory before autumn arrives. However, bargain meat deals require careful evaluation of quality, packaging, and food safety standards. Comparing prices without checking product condition can lead to disappointing…

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