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Tanzania’s dams: flood risk depends on how they’re planned and operated

The Rufiji River, which drains into Tanzania’s south-east coast, experienced a major wave of flooding in April 2024. The flooding caused tragic loss of life and affected at least 88,000 individuals. More than 28,000 hectares of crops were damaged.

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Hurricanes don’t stop at the coast – these mountain towns know how severe inland flood damage can be, and they’re preparing

The French Broad River winds through the mountains of western North Carolina, fed by dozens of mountain streams, and crosses the city of Asheville. At over 2,000 feet above sea level and more than 250 miles from the coast, it is an unlikely place to prepare for a hurricane.

The Conversation

Butterflywatch: swallowtail emerges again in Norfolk despite winter floods

UK’s largest butterfly remains very vulnerable after worst summer since scientific counting began

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Severe Storms And Tornadoes Threaten Texas And Surrounding Areas

Severe storms with tornado warnings and flash flood alerts affecting Texas, including Dallas and Tyler. Stay vigilant as severe weather persists.

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Ukrainians Risk Lives To Flee Draft Via Icy Romanian Pass

High in the snowy mountains of northern Romania, rescuers heard the trembling voice of a young Ukrainian man -- one in a flood of fugitives now swelled by stricter conscription rules in the war-stricken country.

International Business Times

Cyclone floods coastal villages and cuts power in Bangladesh, where 800,000 had evacuated

A cyclone has flooded villages and left hundreds of thousands of people without power after making landfall overnight along the coasts of Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal state

The Independent UK

UK weather: Met Office warning for thunderstorms and flood alerts on bank holiday Sunday

Flooding is possible in dozens of locations across the UK with travel disruption expected, forecasters say

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A flood of fake stories: EU sees surge in disinformation ahead of June elections

A Polish prime minister saying he's ashamed of his Polish identity. A flood of migrants assaulting people on the streets of Bulgaria's capital. The grandmother of a top European official shaking hands with Adolf Hitler. All of these are fake stories; part of what European officials say is a surge…

France 24

Scottish council urges public to stay away from river amid flood warnings

A SCOTTISH council has warned people to stay away from the River Esk amid fears of flooding.

The National (Scotland)

What are the odds of Lake George flooding? Higher than you'd think!

Once, the water rose so fast residents were forced to flee in a boat.

The Canberra Times

Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul faces economic woes after floods, and an unclear path to rebuilding

Flooding in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state ravaged nearly everything needed for economic activity, from local shops to factories, farms and ranches

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GM Aims To Win The EV Race By 'Flooding The Zone'

Today on Critical Materials: GM wants to win EVs by flooding the zone, Airbnb's incentive to install EV chargers, and BYD has automakers on edge.

The Independent UK

Brazil's flooded south sees first death from disease, as experts warn of coming surge in fatalities

Health officials in Brazil say the first death from waterborne bacterial disease has been reported in the country's south, where floodwaters are slowly receding

The Independent UK

Heavier rain downpours will mean food shortages and hit farm animals, union warns

Consumers will face less choice, and more produce will be imported as flooding worsens, say farmers

The Texas Tribune

Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may not solve the problem

TxDOT says it can’t guarantee that upgrades to one of Houston’s main hurricane evacuation routes will prevent future flooding of U.S. 59.

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The National (Scotland)

New yellow warning and flood alerts issued across Scotland as 'heavy rain' expected

A NEW yellow warning has been issued in Scotland with a number of flood alerts also coming into place.

The Independent UK

Sites with radioactive material more vulnerable as climate change increases wildfire, flood risks

Climate climate change increasingly threatens research laboratories, weapons sites and power plants across the nation that handle or are contaminated with radioactive material or perform critical energy and defense research

Philips Hue Secure FloodLight Camera review: impressive quality but needs work

I tested one of Philips Hue's first smart home security products...here are my thoughts

The Independent UK

Resigned to a fate of constant displacement, India's river islanders return home in between floods

Yaad Ali, a 56-year-old farmer in northeastern India’s Assam state, lives with his wife Monuwara Begum, and son Musikur Alam on the island of Sandahkhaiti on India’s Brahmaputra river

Homes & Gardens

RHS Chelsea Flower Show designers reveal how to make your yard flood-resilient – 5 ways to protect your garden

Designers of The Flood Resilient Garden share their top tips for protecting your backyard from extreme weather

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Tornado Warnings And Severe Weather Alert In Midwest

Midwest residents face severe weather with tornado warnings, hail, damaging winds, and flash flood risks. Stay alert and prepared as the threat continues.

The Conversation

Kenya is badly prepared for floods: four steps to reduce devastation and deaths

Floods in Kenya in April/May 2024 led to the deaths of over 250 people and caused damage estimated at 4 billion Kenya shillings (US$35 million).

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