Boy rescued from flood waters in Spain after clinging to tree for eight hours At least five dead in flash floods caused by heavy rains over weekend The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Death investigation underway, thousands trapped: What we know about 2023 Burning Man festival’s flooding chaos Attendees – including Chris Rock and Diplo – walked miles to escape muddy chaos The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Madrid flooding puts city in lockdown as desperate search underway for missing father and son LaLiga suspended an evening match between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
‘It’s not possible!’ The crazy tightropes and dangling pianos of art daredevil Catherine Yass She slid down a skyscraper and once tried to throw a piano off a tower block roof. The former Turner nominee tells us about Flood Barrier, a new work inspired by a guillotine-like water defence The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Death investigation underway, thousands trapped: What we know about 2023 Burning Man festival’s flooding chaos Attendees – including Chris Rock and Diplo – walk miles to escape muddy chaos The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023
Las Vegas residents dry out after heavy rainfall and floods At least one death after severe weather that flooded streets, prompted various water rescues and shut down portion of I-15 The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2023
Las Vegas drying out after 2 days of heavy rainfall that prompted water rescues, possible drowning Las Vegas residents are drying out after two days of heavy rainfall that flooded streets, prompted various water rescues, shut down a portion of Interstate 15 south of the city and possibly resulted in at least one death The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023
Still reeling from flooding, some in Vermont say something better must come out of losing everything Some Vermont residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed during severe flooding in July still face housing shortages The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023
10 Things You Need to Know About Retiring to Florida If Florida is part of your retirement plan, we offer up a few tips to help you find your way. Kiplinger · Sep 2, 2023
At risk from rising seas, Norfolk, Virginia, plans massive, controversial floodwall Critics say the $2.6 billion floodwall project overlooks current climate risks and exposes flaws in how the federal government approaches major flood infrastructure. WEKU · Sep 2, 2023
BBMP on high alert as IMD predicts rain in first week of September BBMP on high alert for floods; 63 teams formed to respond to grievances. IMD predicts moderate to heavy rainfall in 1st week of Sept. BBMP officials to visit localities to take stock of situation, address grievances of affected public. Disaster mgmt team to work round-clock, engage in rescue ops in… The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023
Storms to be named after UK weather responders The list, compiled by UK, Irish and Dutch weather services, also includes public suggestions and famous scientists. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Governor activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is activating members of the Massachusetts National Guard to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with a flood of migrants The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Concern over flesh-eating bacteria and carbon monoxide in Hurricane Idalia’s aftermath - live Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Florida, on Wednesday morning before charting path inland through Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
The Guardian - US · Aug 31, 2023 Hurricane Idalia clean-up begins after ‘heartbreaking’ destruction in south-eastern US Tropical storm moves into Atlantic but torrential rain and inland flooding still likely in North Carolina, officials warn
WEKU · Aug 31, 2023 Up First briefing: McConnell freezes again; Johannesburg fire, Idalia aftermath Concerns rise for Mitch McConnell after he froze at another press conference. Flood risks remain after Idalia swept the Southeast. A fire in Johannesburg has killed more than 70 people, many homeless.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023 Menindee mass fish deaths symptomatic of degradation of river ecosystem, NSW chief scientist says Prof Hugh Durrant-Whyte calls for overhaul of environmental regulation to prevent further fish deaths
Advnture · Aug 31, 2023 “Covered in mud from head to toe”: hiker and dog swept down canyon in flash flood The woman was found barefoot but uninjured after being swept 200 feet downstream
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 Tampa Bay area gets serious flooding but again dodges a direct hit from a major hurricane. Last year it was Hurricane Ian that drew a bead on Tampa Bay before abruptly shifting east to strike southwest Florida more than 130 miles (210 kilometers) away
The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023 Flood protection based on historical records is flawed – we need a risk model fit for climate change Despite countries pouring billions of dollars into “protecting” communities, flood-related disasters are becoming more frequent and are projected to become even more severe as the climate crisis worsens.
WEKU · Aug 30, 2023 Photos: See the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia The hurricane was downgraded to a Category 3 before making landfall in Florida Wednesday. Storm surge had residents worried as they watch the waters rise.
Reason · Aug 30, 2023 Subsidized Flood Insurance Makes Storm Damage Worse It's high time for Congress to end a program that routinely goes into debt providing subsidies to wealthy people living in high-risk areas.
Dynamite News · Aug 30, 2023 Assam: Brahmaputra in spate; houses submerged in Morigaon, 120 villages affected Water gushed into homes in Assam's Morigaon district after flooding from an overflowing Brahmaputra river submerged several villages amid incessant rainfall in several parts of the state. Read Further on Dynamite News:
Cycling News · Aug 29, 2023 Police foil alleged plot to sabotage Vuelta a España route with motor oil Police detain four activists after finding two barrels of motor oil positioned to flood stage 3 route
Homes & Gardens · Aug 29, 2023 How to dry waterlogged items – 7 quick tips to save belongings after flooding Experts explain how to dry waterlogged items fast to protect belongings, prevent mold growth, and recover from water damage faster