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Flood alert sounded to residents along Kollidam River bank in Cuddalore

Water discharge from Mettur dam is expected to go beyond 1,25,000 cusecs

The Hindu

Pakistan looks 'like a sea' after floods, PM says, as 18 more die

Parts of Pakistan seemed "like a sea", Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday, after visiting some of the flood-hit areas that cover as much as a third of the South Asian nation, where 18 more deaths took the toll from days of rain to 1,343.

Reuters

India's Bengaluru braces for more heavy rain after short reprieve

(Refiles to fix typo in paragraph ten)

Reuters

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After record floods, now Pakistan has to worry about economy

The rain has destroyed vast hectares of crops, including cotton, a key source of employment and forex for the nation.

Al Jazeera

Northern NSW children ignored by flood inquiries, charity says, as school and home challenges continue

Save the Children estimates 4,000 school-aged children in flood-stricken parts of NSW need intensive support, warning of long-term impacts if nothing is done.

ABC News

Macquarie Marshes flooded in 'wettest period in living memory' as farmers face mounting losses

There is no end in sight for waterlogged farmers in north-west New South Wales, as the region prepares for another expected significant rain event this week.

ABC News

Huge flooding boost for Ashton Gate's homes and Sporting Quarter plans

The plans for 510 new homes and a basketball arena had been stalling

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Water supply problem continues after flooding in Georgia

Officials are scrambling to restore water service in northwest Georgia after flash flooding submerged pumps and flooded buildings

The Independent UK

SKC confident on sales despite floods

Flooding is expected to be a wild card for farm truck maker Siam Kubota Corporation (SKC) as it aims to increase sales this year, but the firm still believes it will end 2022 with year-on-year revenue growth of 10% to 63 billion baht.

Bangkok Post

Inflow into Mettur dam increases to 90,000 cusecs

Inflow into the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur increased to 90,000 cusecs, and a flood warning was issu

The Hindu

Flooding in Pakistan shows that climate adaptation requires international support and regional co-operation

The monsoon flooding in Pakistan has been referred to as a “monsoon on steroids” and described as a “monster monsoon.” These names reflect the wide devastation it has caused.

The Conversation

Could Liz Truss allow new drilling for oil and gas and still strengthen the UK's net zero target?

The UK’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, has pledged to suspend green levies on energy bills and look for “better ways to deliver our net zero targets”. Despite a record-breaking heatwave plus wildfires, droughts and floods worldwide, neither contender for the Conservative Party leadership felt the urge, as David Cameron…

The Conversation

Rains, floods trigger small and big Internet downtime in Bengaluru

Sources at multiple service providers also confirmed that there have been network interruptions, mostly in flood-hit areas in Bengaluru

The Hindu

Partial revival of Annaram, Medigadda PHs soon, Council told

Kasipet PH to start lifting in Sept. 3rd week, Kannepally PH by Oct.-end

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Takeaway given closure notice after inspectors found it in 'dirty and greasy' condition

After a council officer found s sack of onions in flood water and open containers of sauce on the floor, they issued a zero food hygiene rating

Wales Online

Food bank contents left floating in dirty water after thunder storm floods building

Volunteers say they're devastated at the damage and are doing everything they can to re-open the food bank as soon as possible

Wales Online

Incredible pictures show heavy flooding in Cardiff after 'loudest ever' thunderstorm

Photos showed people up to their knees in water on a Cardiff street

The Independent UK

In flood-stricken Pakistan, rains damage archeological site

Pakistan's unprecedented monsoon season and flooding have killed hundreds of people and made thousands homeless

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Reuters

Thousands battle 'catastrophic' floods after Chad's heaviest rains in 30 years

Chad's heaviest seasonal rainfall in over 30 years has left parts of the capital N'Djamena navigable only by boat and forced thousands to flee their flooded homes over the past month, according to aid groups and the state weather agency.

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Wallsend sports hub project with new 3G football pitches and community facilities given green light

The proposed sports hub boasts new 3G pitches, floodlights, and rugby facilities.

ABC News

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner calls for dam level review before summer wet season to manage flood risks

Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says Enoggera Reservoir is at 100 per cent and both Wivenhoe and Somerset dams are also close to capacity.

The Guardian - AU

NSW irrigators under investigation over ‘unexplained’ flood plain harvesting of 200GL of water

Regulator looking at 26 incidents, with seven involving very large volumes which far exceed amounts subsequently licensed

The Hindu

Bengaluru rains | Encroachments, illegal constructions cause floods in IT corridor: Bommai

Karnataka CM blames previous Congress govt for illegal constructions

Asharq Al-Awsat

FAO Forecasts More Storms in Yemen That Will Impact Thousands

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecasted more storms over the already flooded areas of western Yemen. “A five-day forecast indicates that by September 5, cumulative rainfall over much of Ibb, western al-Dhale, and eastern Taiz will get a high of 100 mm, potentially putting about 8,100 people…

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Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler owner says he will return to business despite setbacks

A captain who has suffered an immense financial toll to keep a hold of his vessel says he will not part with what he calls a piece of Australian maritime history.

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