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French planners once believed turning part of the Sahara into a sea could make the desert fertile

Engineers once planned to flood Sahara Desert basins with seawater. François Roudaire and Donald Mackenzie proposed creating large inland seas. These ambitious projects aimed to alter climates and boost productivity. However, surveys revealed engineering challenges and uncertain environmental benefits. The plans were abandoned, but the concept inspired later mega-engineering ideas.

The Times of India · Jul 23

Assam chief secretary orders faster relief, restoration as floods worsen

Assam's Chief Secretary has ordered officials to speed up flood relief and restoration work. Ten people died in floods affecting over six lakh people across eleven districts. The weather department forecasts more rain and thunderstorms for the next four days. Central agencies like NDRF and the Army are asked to…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Heavy rain causes flooding in Pattaya

PATTAYA - Pattaya City was partially flooded after more than an hour of heavy rain early Thursday morning.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan

A small Texas town is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plans, arguing they could cause flooding and bypass legal processes

The Independent UK · Jul 22

How Gurbani Describes Waheguru: The Guru Granth Sahib's Formless God Has No Scripture Equal

The Book That Is Not a BookIn 1708, at Nanded in present-day Maharashtra, Guru Gobind Singh did something no religious leader had done before or has done since. He ended the line of human Gurus and installed a book in their place. Not as a memorial. Not as a record.…

Times Life · Jul 22

TribCast: The Hill Country floods again

A little more than a year after catastrophic floods devastated Central Texas, another deluge hit the area. How are residents and the state responding to this new tragedy?

The Texas Tribune · Jul 21

Tornado Warnings Issued as Severe Thunderstorms Target New York and New Jersey With 70mph Winds and Flash Flood Risk

Severe thunderstorms with tornado warnings are impacting New York and New Jersey, prompting urgent alerts. The National Weather Service warns of damaging winds, flash flooding, and potential tornadoes.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Millions face long-term coastal flooding risk in UK without climate action, scientists warn

A ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ suggests need for large-scale movement of populations away from reshaped coast

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

New York flight cancellations: Over 630 flights cancelled as thunderstorms batter LaGuardia, JFK, Newark

Severe summer thunderstorms caused over 25% of scheduled departures from LaGuardia Airport to be canceled. More than 630 flights from New York area airports faced cancellations by Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch and warned of damaging wind gusts. Airlines like American, Delta, JetBlue, and United…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Toll in Assam floods rises to 11; over 3.10 lakh affected as major rivers in spate

One more death was reported in Assam floods, bringing the total to eleven. Over 3.10 lakh people remain affected across eleven districts in the state. Several major rivers are flowing above danger levels, impacting many areas. Rescue operations are underway by multiple agencies, and train services are disrupted. Over 9,000…

The Economic Times · Jul 21