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India floods: 14 killed and 102 missing after lake overflows and highways washed away

Catastrophic overflow of Lhonak Lake in state of Sikkim caused a dam to partially collapse and submerged army bases

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Floods linked to increased deaths from heart and lung disease, Australian-led research shows

Exclusive: Governments must protect people for weeks after event, researchers say, citing reduced access to health services and increased exposure to pathogens

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023

PM condemns abuse directed at Lidia Thorpe – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023

Bushfire risk turns to flooding, as residents evacuate

Heavy rain is inundating parts of Victoria just hours after residents were facing bushfire threats.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

Sikkim: 23 Army jawans missing due to flash flood in Teesta River of Lachen Valley

As many as 23 army jawans have been reported missing after a flash flood occurred in the Teesta River of Lachen Valley due to a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 4, 2023

Sikkim flood | 23 Army personnel missing; search operations underway

23 Indian Army personnel missing after flash flood in Teesta River, Lachen Valley. Search ops underway. Cloud burst over Lhonak Lake caused vehicles to submerge in slush.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Central Land Council makes yes plea at Uluru – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023

Prepare detailed plan to conserve Vembanad Lake: Pinarayi

Taking a serious note of the recurring flood threats to villages adjoining Vembanad Lake, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has directed the Chief Secretary to prepare a detailed plan for restoring and conserving the backwater system.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Making cities 'spongy' could help fight flooding — by steering the water underground

Almost all of China's medium and large cities are susceptible to floods. Some experts are promoting a solution called sponge cities — urban landscapes that are softer and meant to absorb more water.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2023

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

The threat from two blazes burning in eastern Victoria is expected to ease, with a severe weather warning issued over damaging winds and heavy rain.

AAP · Oct 3, 2023