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New study finds clear-cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk

In the past 30 years, floods have affected more than 2.8 billion people worldwide and caused over 500,000 deaths. In Canada, flooding has caused significant damage and disruption to communities across the country. The 2021 floods in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley cost an estimated $14 billion in damages.

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When the Guadalupe River flooded last year, a Texas father lost his daughters and parents to the waters, but it is a text message that keeps him going

“Love is the most important thing there is.”

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New York City weather alert: Flash flood threat rises as torrential rain targets NYC, officials warn of dangerous Monday commute and travel disruptions

New York weather: New York City faces a significant weather threat with heavy rain and thunderstorms poised to cause widespread flash flooding. Forecasters warn of disruptions to travel, including roads, subways, and underpasses, particularly during Monday's commute. Emergency preparations are underway as saturated ground heightens flood risks across the Northeast,…

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Pakistan's civic failures leave residents bracing for yet another monsoon crisis

Residents of Wah Model Town are facing severe urban flooding and overflowing sewage due to clogged drains and administrative neglect. Developed in the 1990s under the Wah Cantonment Board, infrastructure has failed to match its expansion. Residents regularly pay taxes but receive inadequate municipal services, worsening environmental and public health…

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US issues heat, flood and air quality alerts across multiple states after Fourth of July storms; check if it affects your region

Severe weather is impacting multiple US states following Fourth of July storms. Dangerous heat advisories are in effect for the Mid-Atlantic and Arizona, with temperatures soaring. Wildfire smoke has led to air quality alerts in Colorado. Meanwhile, heavy thunderstorms are causing flooding concerns in Tennessee and Louisiana, while Florida braces…

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Pune weather today: Schools closed across district as IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rainfall; more showers likely in coming days

Pune weather: Maharashtra is grappling with intense monsoon rains, prompting Pune to declare a holiday for all schools and anganwadis due to a red alert. Authorities are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay clear of rivers and streams. Mumbai also faces waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological…

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Flood Watch: 'Tricky' Storm Could Dump 3+ Inches of Rain on Hudson Valley, Triggering Flash Floods

A 'tricky' storm system may bring over 3 inches of rain to the Hudson Valley, raising flash flooding risks despite dry conditions. Forecasters highlight the uncertainty in predicting exact rainfall locations.

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Historical records reveal how Canada’s weather has changed over the centuries

Tornadoes, floods, wildfires and storms have all been in the news recently, and all are taken as harbingers of a coming climate catastrophe. The word “unprecedented” is often used in such reports, but are these disruptive weather events unusual for the various climates of Canada? How can we tell? It…

The Conversation

The NJ Flood-Disclosure Form Includes 12 Specific Questions—Failing to Answer Could Violate the Consumer Fraud Act

New Jersey real estate transactions just got a little more intense, and not in the dramatic TV-show way. A newly expanded flood-disclosure requirement now asks property owners to answer a set of 12 specific questions before a home can change hands, adding a layer of accountability that sellers cannot casually…

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Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits south, Vietnam

Northern China is grappling with the aftermath of heavy rains, which have tragically claimed five lives due to flash floods and drowning incidents. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Maysak has brought significant disruption to the south, submerging vehicles and forcing evacuations as rivers overflowed. Residents in affected areas are describing the flooding…

The Economic Times

Weather Today and Tomorrow (July 5-6): IMD warns of extremely heavy rain in Mumbai, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha; thunderstorms, lightning likely in Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar and Telangana

Weather Today and Tomorrow: India braces for intense monsoon activity on July 5-6, with extremely heavy rainfall predicted for western and central regions. Mumbai and surrounding areas are under a red alert. Northern, eastern, and northeastern states will also see widespread showers, while hill states face landslide and flash flood…

The Economic Times

Why houses in the Philippines stand on wooden stilts to survive floods, typhoons and extreme heat

Long before concrete and steel arrived in the Philippines, Filipino communities had already worked out how to live comfortably in a hot, humid and flood-prone archipelago; they simply raised their houses off the ground. The bahay kubo, or nipa hut, is the clearest example, a small home built from bamboo,…

The Times of India

MP govt releases Rs 500 crore to expedite land acquisition for stalled dam projects

Madhya Pradesh has released ₹500 crore to expedite land acquisition for three crucial Narmada river projects, previously stalled by compensation disputes in tribal areas. A special relief package, approved in December 2025, addresses these issues with enhanced compensation for land, homes, and assets. These dams promise significant water storage, irrigation…

The Economic Times

How Chronic Stress Quietly Destroys Male Fertility, Testosterone, and Sperm Health

The Cortisol-Testosterone Trade-off Nobody ExplainsWhen the body perceives sustained threat, a deadline that never ends, financial pressure, fractured sleep, it prioritises cortisol production above almost everything else. Cortisol and testosterone are both synthesised from the same precursor: cholesterol. Under chronic stress, the body effectively redirects that raw material toward cortisol…

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Severe flooding leaves a trail of death and destruction in West Africa

Severe floods have hit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria this week. At least 13 people have been killed in recent days in Ghana and five in Togo, while 59 have died in Côte d’Ivoire since the rainy season began in mid-May.

The Independent UK

Demolition of houses ‘the only effective’ solution after elderly woman died in flood

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Entire row of terraced houses to be demolished after grandmother died in flooding

Chesterfield Borough Council said the demolition at Tapton Terrace was ’the only effective and viable’ solution

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Living in a High-Risk Area Could Wipe $20K–$43K Off Your Home’s Value — Here’s What Drives the Loss

Living in a “high-risk” area is no longer just a line item on an insurance form; it can directly reshape what a home is worth on the open market. In fact, homes in areas exposed to wildfire, flooding, hurricanes, or other climate-related hazards can lose tens of thousands in value,…

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The Texas Tribune

A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators

Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.

The Economic Times

Weather Today and Tomorrow (July 3–4): IMD warns of heavy rain in Himachal, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh. Full state-wise forecast

Weather tomorrow July 4: India braces for intense monsoon activity as the IMD forecasts widespread heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across many states on July 3rd and 4th. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, and the Konkan region are expected to witness significant downpours. Authorities are urging caution, especially…

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EU Cracks Down On Chinese Imports And Joins Pax Silica In Bid To Cut Strategic Dependence

The European Union has taken new measures to protect its steel industry and curb the flood of low-value e-commerce parcels. The moves escalate its push to rebalance a trade relationship with China that officials now call strategically unsustainable.

The Guardian - UK

Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains

Authorities say rainy season getting deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods hitting Benin, Togo and Nigeria

Bangkok Post

Phiphat to meet Songkhla businesses over Hat Yai flood concerns

Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has scheduled travel to Songkhla on Friday to meet local business leaders and discuss measures to prevent a repeat of the devastating floods that struck Hat Yai late last year, as concerns mount ahead of the coming rainy season.

The Texas Tribune

One year after the July 4 flood, Kerr County shows signs of trauma and healing

Crider’s dance hall is back. Homes are rebuilt. Kids swim in the river. But there’s also deep grief after the river killed 119 people and traumatized more.

The Economic Times

Assam flood update: Over 46,000 affected, 3,809 hectares of crop land flooded

Assam grapples with escalating floods as 46,000 people in six districts face inundation, with Dhemaji bearing the brunt. The Brahmaputra and another major river are dangerously high, causing significant infrastructure damage and submerging over 3,800 hectares of crops. Tragically, the state recorded its first flood-related death in Dhemaji. Relief efforts…

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