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Climate change is overwhelming US flood maps, FEMA head says

WASHINGTON — Flood maps used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency are out of date and understate the risks to homes and businesses from flooding and extreme rain triggered by climate change, FEMA Director Deanne Criswell said.

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Pakistan appeals for ‘immense humanitarian response’ after flooding leaves thousands dead

Federal planning minister Ahsan Iqbal called for an “immense humanitarian response” for the millions affected by monsoon rains that caused the devastating floods

Evening Standard

Andhra Pradesh: Farmers upbeat as Penna, Sangam barrages see light of day

A brainchild of YSR, work on the projects progressed at a snail’s pace for years before being put on the fast track by the current govt.

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Flood-hit Pakistan breaches lake to avert overflow

Authorities in flood-hit Pakistan breached the country's largest freshwater lake on Sunday, displacing up to 100,000 people from their homes but saving more densely populated areas from gathering flood water, a minister said.

Reuters

Former Aberdeen University student who saw man drown in Pakistan stresses need for aid

A FORMER Aberdeen University student who saw a man drown in Pakistan due to the catastrophic flooding has stressed the importance of international…

The National (Scotland)

Oxford student who saw man drown in Pakistan floods highlights need for aid

The Pakistan Government has said some 33 million people have been affected by the floods.

The Independent UK

Storms are getting worse. What does that mean for our health?

PITTSBURGH — As adverse weather events like heavy rainfall, subsequent flooding and heat waves grow more severe and increase in frequency, checking the weather forecast means much more than knowing if you need an umbrella: Extreme weather is inextricably linked to our safety and well-being.

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Pakistani officials: Swelling lake could cause more flooding

Officials in Pakistan are warning that more flooding is expected as Lake Manchar in southern Pakistan swells from unprecedented monsoon rains that began in mid-June and have killed nearly 1,300 people

The Independent UK

Scientists warn California's entire economy could be wiped out in weeks by 'megaflood'

Devastating floods like those seen in Pakistan and South Africa are likely to become increasingly common, a new paper warns, with a megaflood in California potentially causing eight feet of rainfall in a month

Daily Mirror

UK weather: Met Office extends torrential rain warning with danger of widespread floods

After weeks of dry weather, downpours and thunderstorms are expected across the country on Sunday and the accompanying spell of low pressure is due to last for the rest of the week

Daily Mirror

Rich nations owe reparations to countries facing climate disaster, says Pakistan minister

Sherry Rehman, the country’s climate change minister, insists rich polluters must pay their due as country is hit by devastating floods

The Guardian - US

Nearly 1,300 people die due to devastating floods in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's catastrophic floods resulted in the death of nearly 1,300 people in the country even as relief operations continue.

The Times of India

Eastern Australia areas hit by March storms under severe weather warnings

Parts of eastern Australia were under severe weather and flood warnings, the country's weather forecaster said on Sunday, months after massive floods hit the country's east coast.

Reuters

67 industrial estates set to be flood-proofed

Ayutthaya: The Industry Ministry has ordered an immediate review of anti-flood measures around 67 industrial estates nationwide, several of which remain seriously at risk of being inundated again some 11 years after the massive floods of 2011.

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International travellers to face delays when Qantas strike begins – as it happened

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The ‘other’ monsoon is on fire over Tamil Nadu this year

Tamil Nadu is enjoying uncharacteristic bountiful rainfall during the southwest monsoon. While this has had a positive effect on the storage in the State’s major reservoirs that are fast filling up, concerns about crop damage must be factored in, say farmers

Daily Mirror

'Pakistan flood victims need urgent help - we should not turn our backs on them'

Saira Khan urges readers to donate to the victims of devastating floods in Pakistan. So far, 12,000 people have been killed. Saira experienced first-hand the kindness and generosity of ordinary people

The Hindu

Step up medical services in Godavari flood-hit areas, CPI urges govt.

viral fevers are on the rise in tribal areas, says Ramakrishna

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Evening Standard

Watch: Dramatic aerial footage shows scale of flood devastation in Pakistan

Pakistan health authorities have expressed concern about the risk of water-born diseases spreading in flood-ravaged areas. With large swathes of the country covered in murky flood waters, the death toll surged past 1,200 on Friday.The United Nations and Pakistan have jointly issued an appeal for 160 million US dollars in…

The Independent UK

Pakistan appeals for more aid for 33M affected by flooding

Pakistan has appealed to the international community for an “immense humanitarian response” to unprecedented flooding that has left at least 1,265 people dead

The Independent UK

Rain warning for Northern Ireland and Scotland as flood alerts announced

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued alerts ahead of forecast heavy rains.

Reuters

Pakistan flood toll rises with 25 children among 57 more deaths

The toll from cataclysmic floods in Pakistan continued to climb on Saturday with 57 more deaths, 25 of them children, as the country grapples with a relief and rescue operation of near unprecedented scale.

Bangkok Post

Mekong tributaries burst banks, flooding 4,000 rai

NAKHON PHANOM: Two major tributaries of the Mekong River have burst their banks, flooding about 4,000 rai of paddy fields in Sri Songkhram district of this northeastern province.

ABC News

Fears caravan park residents could be left homeless if NSW Flood Inquiry recommendation is implemented

People would be banned from permanently living in caravan parks in flood-prone areas if the NSW Flood Inquiry's recommendation is implemented, leaving many with nowhere to go.

The Independent UK

Amazon Prime Video halts user ratings for The Rings of Power after series suffers ‘review bombing’

Review bombing occurs when bigots flood a show with bad reviews in order to make it seem less appealing or popular

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