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Slope Shifted Before Flood: ICIMOD study finds weeks of movement; satellite monitoring offers early warnings

The preliminary report, Understanding the Gyirong-Rasuwa Disaster of 26 August 2026, analysed Sentinel-1 satellite radar observations from July 7 to Aug 24 and recorded ground movement of up to 40cm along the satellite’s line of sight.

The Times of India · 2h ago

Met Office warns of flooding risk in Scotland as Storm Austen brings heavy rain

A yellow warning for rain is in place across a large part of Scotland from 6am on Friday until 3am on Saturday.

Evening Standard · 2h ago

Flooding and ‘intense rain’ expected in Ireland for Storm Austen

Orange-level warnings for flooding and ‘intense rain’ associated with Storm Austen have been issued been issued for parts of Ireland.

Evening Standard · 2h ago

Chennai rains: Flash flood risk rises as IMD forecasts very heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds across Tamil Nadu; check affected districts

Chennai Weather: Chennai rains are expected to continue, with the IMD warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several Tamil Nadu districts. Schools in Chennai and four neighbouring districts have been declared closed on October 21 following heavy overnight rain. A low-pressure area over the…

The Economic Times · 9h ago

'Anyone but Trump': Republicans face Latino backlash over immigration raids

For nearly two years, US President Donald Trump's heavy-handed deportation drive has sowed fear in immigrant communities and created a flood of grim headlines and social media videos. Three of her employees stopped showing up over fears of being deported, she said, with sales falling 40 percent as people in…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

Fujimori Warns 'We Are Already Late': Inside Peru's Mega El Niño Race Against the Clock

Peru's Mega El Niño: 9.3M at very high risk, ocean temps 4–5°C above norm and shelters deployed — but 30% of government preparations remain incomplete.

Latin Times · 14h ago

Spain: Guardia Civil rescues family and dogs from rising floodwaters in Oliva

Spanish Guardia Civil officers have rescued a family and their dogs from a flooded home in Oliva, in eastern Spain. Dramatic footage shows officers carrying residents to safety as floodwaters engulf the town, while aerial images reveal the extent of the flooding across the Valencia region.

Euronews · 16h ago

Adaptation policies must be built around the local communities facing climate change

Municipal governments are at the forefront of climate adaptation, developing plans and responding when disasters strike. But even though local governments are limited to their municipal boundaries, events like floods, wildfires, extreme heat and drought are not, often affecting numerous communities at once.

The Conversation · 17h ago

Reclaimed Reservoir Park Guide: Former mine becomes Edward Medard Park; visitors find trails and fishing

Edward Medard Park and Reservoir, located near Plant City in Florida, is a popular destination, drawing about 500,000 visitors every year. Once a phosphate mining area, it has been revitalized into a public outdoor haven. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has created a lake by impounding water, enhancing recreational…

The Times of India · 18h ago

Dam in China trapped millions of tonnes of water, rising 7 feet daily and threatening millions. How did engineers avert disaster?

The 2008 Wenchuan earthquake triggered a massive landslide that blocked China's Tongkou River, creating the unstable Tangjiashan lake and threatening millions downstream. Authorities evacuated residents and airlifted heavy machinery to carve a controlled drainage channel through the natural dam. The operation averted a catastrophic flood and informed landslide-dam management strategies…

The Economic Times · 20h ago