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Water flow in prairie watersheds is increasingly unpredictable — but AI could help

In recent years, the Prairies have seen bigger swings in climate conditions — very wet years followed by very dry ones. That makes an already unpredictable landscape even harder to forecast, with real consequences for flood preparedness and water quality.

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New Water Buoy Barriers in Texas Could Disrupt Rio Grande in 'Unpredictable, Damaging, Catastrophic' Ways, Experts Say

Experts consulted about the barriers said they could speed up floodwater in a region already prone to flooding, as well as accumulate sediment and create new landforms along the river.

Latin Times

UAE: Flood chaos in Sharjah as heavy rain paralyses traffic

Sharjah among hardest‑hit areas in latest rain spell, video shows waterlogged roads and slow‑moving vehicles

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Hawaii Flooding: Tourism Authority Says Tourist Need Not Change Travel Plans

Flooding in Hawaii has eased after two weeks, but tourists are encouraged to be mindful of recovery work and impacted areas.

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"They told me I was insane – things like 'career suicide' and all that stuff was thrown around." The drama behind the recording of Smashing Pumpkins' era-defining, bombastic masterpiece

Thirty years after its release, Billy Corgan looks back at the making of The Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle brings raised roofs, heavy rain and destructive winds as it batters WA coast

Storm downgraded to category two system after passing between Carnarvon and Kalbarri, but may bring flash flooding to Perth

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Flying blind: Honolulu officials held off evacuations as North Shore flooded

Honolulu officials have faced sharp questions about why North Shore residents did not get evacuation alerts last week until floodwaters already filled streets and homes

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UAE rain driving fines: 7 penalties every driver in the Emirates needs to watch out for

Heavy rain in the UAE means stricter traffic enforcement. Drivers face hefty fines and penalties for dangerous actions. Authorities warn against entering flooded areas and driving carelessly. Using mobile phones and sudden lane changes are also costly mistakes. Staying safe and aware of these rules is crucial during unstable weather.

The Times of India

Australia must brace for clusters of natural disasters, not just isolated fires and floods

Around the world, communities are battling more extreme weather events. That includes residents in the path of Cyclone Narelle, which is threatening to form again over Western Australia.

The Conversation

How to help those impacted by the Hawaii floods

Hawaii communities are digging out from the state’s worst flooding in more than 20 years, and aid groups are rushing to support them by raising money statewide

The Independent UK

Is your child watching ‘AI Slop’? The disturbing new YouTube trend parents need to see

It looks like a cartoon, but sounds like a teacher. "AI Slop" is flooding YouTube and apps with unsafe, nonsensical content—and there are zero rules to stop it. Here is what parents need to know.

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‘Seriously wrong’: flood-hit Lincolnshire residents at odds with Reform MP over climate

Constituents’ frustration with Richard Tice reflects growing problem for party and its leaders’ climate-sceptic stance

The Guardian - UK

Third time unlucky: cyclone to make landfall again

A cyclone that has weaved its way across northern Australia before weakening is forecast to slam into the mainland for a third time after reforming out to sea.

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The ferocity of the downpour that brought the latest Hawaii flooding surprised even meteorologists

Crews are evaluating damage from a surprise downpour that sent floodwaters raging through a neighborhood near downtown Honolulu

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Homes hit by Holland Park flooding to get flood protection measures after council funding

Kensington and Chelsea Council says all 27 homes in Lorne Gardens will receive flood defence measures

The Guardian - US

Red volcanic mud coats homes after Hawaii’s worst floods in 20 years

Oahu residents face gruelling cleanup as floods damage hundreds of homes and losses are expected to top $1bn

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Kenya’s double climate crisis: it needs funds to adapt, and disaster aid is damaging the environment

Over the last two decades, economic losses from extreme weather (such as the damage caused by floods, mudslides and drought) has amounted to trillions of dollars.

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South Africa needs R250 billion just to meet basic climate adaptation needs over the next decade

South Africa needs investments worth R250 billion (US$15.64 billion) over the next 10 years to adapt to climate change. This amount would get the country to just a minimal level of adaptation. A team of researchers from the African Climate and Development Initiative and the Energy Systems Research Group at…

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle: ‘vulnerable’ Katherine aged care residents evacuated to open-sided basketball court

Some residents moved amid threat of flooding are under public guardianship due to reduced mental capacity. NT public guardian says they ‘would have been very frightened’

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Nairobi leadership under fire as Kenya flood death toll climbs

Storms that triggered flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 people so far this month, authorities said, as rain continued to pound much of the country. In the capital Nairobi, one of the hardest hit areas, the governor has come under fire for bad planning, with calls for…

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Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrants

The government is installing the first 17 miles of industrial-grade buoys in Brownsville. Experts warn the buoys could intensify flooding and change the river’s course.

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“The Worst I Seen It”: Jason Momoa Flees Hawaii As Historic Floods Trigger Mass Evacuations

A historic "double Kona low" storm has devastated Hawaii, forcing thousands to flee, including Aquaman star Jason Momoa.

International Business Times UK

Face ID on Reddit? CEO Steve Huffman Floats New Plan to Verify Users as AI Bots Flood the Platform

Reddit is considering biometric verification, such as Face ID or Touch ID, to counter a surge in bot and AI‑generated content.

The Times of India

Oman flash floods: 2 Kerala natives dead, 1 missing; Congress leader writes to PM Modi

Two individuals from Kerala, Yusuf and Shamla, have died and another woman, Ramla, remains missing following flash floods in Oman's Al Batinah Governorate. Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and coordinate with Omani authorities for intensified search and rescue efforts and to…

The Times of India

UAE warns motorists against entering flooded valleys: Dh2,000 fine, 23 black points and 60-day vehicle impoundment

As unstable weather and rainfall affect parts of the UAE, authorities have issued a clear warning to motorists and residents, urging caution near flood-prone areas and outlining strict penalties for behaviour that could put lives at risk.

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