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National Guard called into Eastern Kentucky to patrol after 6 people arrested for looting

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Six people have been arrested for looting and stealing in Perry County since flooding struck last week and Kentucky National Guard military police were headed to at least two counties Wednesday in an effort to curb crime.

Tribune News Service

The varieties of climate-driven medical risk

When natural disasters force people to pack a bag and flee to safety, important items are often forgotten. Following California's 2007 wildfire season, estimates were that for every household at least one person left behind prescription medication during evacuation. Likewise, when Hurricane Harvey threatened to flood my own mother's Texas…

Bangkok Post

Success of Koori Mail flood response in Lismore prompts calls for First Nations first responders

When Lismore was hit with its biggest flood in recorded history, national Indigenous newspaper the Koori Mail responded quickly to the needs of the community.

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NSW and Victoria weather forecast predicts rain, winds and floods

The weather is expected to keep getting wetter for inland NSW and Victoria's alpine regions as the biggest frontal system of the season sweeps through.

ABC News

Blacksmith from Lanarkshire grasps the metal and goes it alone as work floods in

Andy Donnelly has a backlog of orders for his garden raincatchers.

Daily Record

How climate change drives inland floods

As the Earth heats up, heavy rain is getting more common across the United States. That means more severe floods happen more often.

WEKU

Flood situation remain grim in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

Three more people lose their lives in rain-related incidents

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Flood inquiry urges Resilience NSW axing

An independent inquiry into devastating flooding earlier this year has reportedly recommended ditching agency Resilience NSW amid criticism of its response.

AAP

‘We’re trapped.’ Scores of small bridges damaged in record Eastern Kentucky flooding

CHAVIES, Ky. — For the last few days, Jennifer Myers and William Duff have used her father’s pickup truck to get to their jobs at a nursing home, but he needs it back soon to get to his own job, and they’re not sure what they’ll do after that.

Tribune News Service

‘You just do it.’ Health care workers keep working to save patients from E. Ky. floods

WHITESBURG, Ky. — By 10 a.m. on Monday, Dr. Van Breeding was already on the phone with Colleen Swartz, vice-president of operations at UK HealthCare, begging for supplies.

Tribune News Service

Met Office issues yellow rain warning for parts of Scotland with possible floods

The Met office has warned that flooding of a few homes and businesses could be possible.

Daily Record

Minister warns against ‘flood tourism’

‘Flood situation in Kuttanad not severe as water has flown to the sea without disruption’

The Hindu

Causes of flooding during Storm Dennis in Aberdare, Aberaman, Rhydyfelin and Hawthorn revealed

The latest two section 19 reports have been released by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council relating to Storm Dennis in 2020

Wales Online

Bungalows planned in south Bristol spark River Malago flooding fears

The land is protected from development by a covenant, but the council could grant planning permission anyway

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WEKU

Floods are getting more common. Do you know your risk?

Climate change means more rain and higher seas, which adds up to more flooded homes. Even a small amount of water indoors can cost a lot.

AAP

PM triggers further flood support grants

The federal and NSW governments are providing an additional $47 million to a grants program for flood victims to help with home repairs and clean-up costs.

Newcastle Herald

Getting Back Home: $20,000 grants extended to Broke residents devastated by July floods

Back Home grants are now available to some Hunter residents impacted by July floods.

Reuters

Pakistan insurgents claim downing army helicopter, killing six

Separatist insurgents in Pakistan's resource-rich Balochistan province said they shot down a military helicopter that went down during a flood relief operation on Monday, killing all six on board including a top army commander.

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Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Water shortage fears with no rain in places but flooding elsewhere

Extreme differences in weather conditions across the UK means some areas remain under flood warnings this week, while others await a landmark hosepipe ban due to lack of rainfall

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Kentucky adds Gonzaga to this year’s basketball schedule. Zags will play in Rupp next season.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — To help promote the Kentucky Flood Relief telethon Tuesday night, John Calipari teased “a really big-time announcement” that would be revealed on the broadcast.

The Hindu

30 houses damaged in flash floods near Kukke Subrahmanya

Of these, five have been completely or severely damaged, says Rajendra

The Hindu

A.P. lagged behind TS in response to Godavari floods, says Ramakrishna

‘The Centre is not extending the required support to complete Polavaram project’

The Times of India

Heavy rains in Nepal: All 36 gates of Valmikinagar barrage in Bihar opened

BAGAHA: All the 36 gates of Valmikinagar barrage at Bagaha in West Champaran district have been opened as 3.15 lakh cusecs water was discharged into the Gandak on Tuesday evening following heavy rainfall in neighbouring Nepal over the last three days. The heavy rainfall in the catchment area of rivers…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Flood risk is rising across the St. Louis region. Who will solve the problem?

ST. LOUIS — The region's sewers, creeks and storm drains were no match for last week's record-shattering rainfall — a downpour remarkable not just for its unprecedented total, but also for its intensity. Pouring water sprawled over creek banks, across roads, and into homes and vehicles, stranding hundreds and killing…

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Central team to assess Godavari flood losses on August 10

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