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Sikkim flash floods | The river runneth over

A massive flood resulting from a glacier-lake outburst in Sikkim wreaked havoc in the early hours of October 4. It claimed at least 94 lives and destroyed the Chungthang dam, which is critical to the Teesta-III hydropower project. Rahul Karmakar reports on the tragedy and the conversations on dam building…

The Hindu

FACT FOCUS: Misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is flooding social media. Here are the facts

False claims about the latest Israel-Hamas war are flooding social media, making it difficult for onlookers to sort fact from fiction

The Independent UK

Kerala start-up wins UNICEF’s maiden Climate Tech Cohort Venture Fund Project

Kochi-based Equinoct wins UNICEF's Climate Tech Cohort Venture Fund Project. Aim is to invest in tech to prepare, protect, and prioritize children in climate-changed world. Equinoct's Community-sourced Impact-based Flood Forecast and Early Warning System wins recognition.

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Up to 1.5 million UK properties at risk of flooding due to melting Arctic ice

MPs say climate crisis threatens the UK but more research and attention to the polar region is needed to better understand it

The Independent UK

Some Cook County residents who were hardest hit by flooding say the FEMA grants aren’t enough to cover damage

Cook County residents get $200 million in federal flood relief for summer rainstorms. The deadline to apply for assistance is Oct. 16.

Chicago Sun-Times

Flooding expected in Wales and the South West of England amid heavy rain

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of heavy rain and strong winds from 9pm on Thursday to 8pm on Friday.

The Independent UK

Flood loss a return to past trauma for retiree

A retiree forced from his home in mismanaged floods says the ordeal made him relive the trauma he experienced fleeing war-torn Europe as a child.

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Flooding of Melbourne retirement village left second world war refugee with PTSD, inquiry hears

About 70 people were displaced and 47 homes in Maribyrnong inundated last October

The Guardian - AU

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN hikes life tax on vehicles; Mayiladuthurai declared agri zone; Cauvery Delta bandh; ED to file objections to Senthilbalaji's bail plea; Flood alert in 5 districts.

The Hindu

Why India’s MEA still hasn’t issued an official statement on Israel-Palestine

Operation Al Aqsa Flood by Hamas has not just shaken up Israel but the entire world. It’s swept the pieces from the chessboard on which the world’s strategic thinkers and foreign police shapers dream up global moves. All bets are off. Hamas has started a new game altogether. Perhaps that…

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Sikkim floods | Central team leaves for Delhi after assessing situation in flood-hit areas

Central team assesses damage in Sikkim due to flash floods. Team visited affected areas in East & North Sikkim, briefed by Chief Sec.

The Hindu

Krishnagiri KRP dam nears full capacity, water released; flood alert sounded in five districts

Flood alert issued in 5 districts after KRP dam neared full capacity; heavy rains in Thenpennai catchment areas increased inflow to 1,114 cusecs; 1,176 cusecs of water released for safety; Hosur received 28.3 mm of rainfall; alert issued to people living in low-lying areas along Thenpennai river.

The Hindu

'The current dragged him away': Wife saw man fall into river during floods

A MAN was swept into a river and dragged away by the current in front of his wife, his son has said.

The National (Scotland)

Officials defend Flemington flood wall after disaster

A racing industry official has defended a wall built around Flemington Racecourse which locals believe worsened the impact of floods on surrounding homes.

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The Independent UK

Wife saw man swept away in river amid flooding

Searches have been carried out this week for the 77-year-old man.

The Guardian - AU

Flemington racecourse flood wall ‘served its purpose’, Victoria Racing Club boss tells inquiry

Report into Maribyrnong floods says it is still unclear if construction of wall contributed to damage of residents’ homes

The Canberra Times

Concrete plan to bring back natural flow to Sullivans Creek

They were built to manage floods. Now the government wants the channels out.

The Independent UK

X promises 'highest level' response on posts about Israel-Hamas war. Misinformation still flourishes

The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, says it is trying to take action on a flood of posts sharing graphic media, violent speech and hateful conduct about the latest war between Israel and Hamas

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Bengaluru: Despite BBMP measures, underpasses continue to flood

Despite Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) implementing a slew of measures, underpasses continue to flood in the city raising questions about the quality of works undertaken by the civic body.

The National (Scotland)

'Serious questions' for Scottish council after flood gate left open, SNP say

SENIOR SNP politicians have asked “serious questions” of a Scottish council after key flood gates were not closed – leading to extensive…

WEKU

Video game clips and old videos are flooding social media about Israel and Gaza

"This is propaganda 101. You flood the gap, especially in those early hours, with content that suggests a certain narrative," said one observer.

AAP

Mayor decries 'wildly fluctuating' advice before flood

A Victorian mayor has criticised the warnings given ahead of a major flood along the Maribyrnong River in October last year.

The National (Scotland)

More heavy rain warnings issued after flooding across Scotland

A WARNING of heavy rain is in force for western Scotland, with flood warnings still in place in many areas across Scotland.

The Independent UK

More heavy rain warnings issued after flooding

Flood warnings are in place in many areas.

The National (Scotland)

Helicopters and drones join search for man swept away in Scottish river

DRONES and helicopters have been deployed as the search for a man believed swept away in the River Tay continue s ...

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