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A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says

The victim was swept away while driving in Val Verde County, the governor said after assessing damage around Cotulla.

The Texas Tribune

Floodwater starts arriving in Corpus Christi reservoirs, sparking hope for a water crisis delay

Choke Canyon has almost doubled its supply of water this week, although the reservoir is still at 15% capacity.

The Texas Tribune

At least three dead and hundreds rescued after catastrophic flooding pounded Texas

Officials warn some reservoirs may experience rising water levels into early August

The Independent UK

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US nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia sparks proliferation concerns

A deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia to equip the kingdom with a civilian nuclear programme has provoked a flood of questions about the risks of nuclear proliferation. "If Riyadh had wanted to just have US backing for a civilian program, it would have done so years ago...…

The Economic Times

India rebuffs Pakistan's ASEAN comments, reaffirms Indus Waters Treaty abeyance

India on Friday firmly rejected Pakistan's remarks at the ASEAN forum, affirming the Indus Waters Treaty stays in abeyance until Islamabad halts cross-border terrorism. The External Affairs Ministry also dismissed claims of India causing deliberate flooding in Pakistan as baseless, attributing Chenab River surges to heavy monsoon rains.

The Economic Times

Could Tropical Storm Bertha Disrupt Gulf Coast Travel and Raise Fuel Prices? Here's What We Know

Tropical Storm Bertha is forecast to bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to South Texas. Here's what the latest forecasts mean for travellers, motorists, and Gulf Coast communities.

International Business Times UK

How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?

When a devastating heat wave, hurricane, flood or wildfire strikes, people often want to know: How much did human-caused climate change influence this event, if at all?

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Incessant rains displace 38,000 in Gujarat; Army, NDRF roped in for rescue ops

Gujarat continues to face severe flooding for a third consecutive day. Thousands of people have been relocated to safer places and many others rescued. Emergency response teams and the Army are actively involved in rescue operations. Schools have been shut and train services cancelled due to waterlogged routes. Authorities are…

The Economic Times

At least 50 people killed and 700,000 displaced by India floods after monsoon rains

Officials in India say at least 50 people have died and 700,000 have been displaced by flooding after days of monsoon rains

The Independent UK

Assam flood situation: 47 dead, 40 missing, 7.21 lakh people affected

Assam's flood situation remains critical with 47 deaths and over 7.21 lakh people affected. Many rivers continue to rise due to incessant rains, impacting eleven districts severely. The Chief Minister will review the deteriorating situation with district officials today. Around 40 people are still missing, and the death toll is…

The Economic Times

NDRF rescues 67 people from floodwaters in Gujarat's Navsari; operation underway

The NDRF rescued 67 people, including 25 women and 22 children, from flood-hit Sarikhurad village in Gujarat's Navsari district, with rescue operations still underway. The Gujarat government has intensified relief efforts, deploying Army, NDRF, SDRF and fire personnel across the worst-affected districts. Thousands of residents have been evacuated to safe…

The Economic Times

“We didn’t know it would end up this way”: South Texas community grapples with flood’s aftermath

In Chula Vista, south of Crystal City, residents of the Hispanic community searched through the debris after a flood caught them off-guard.

The Texas Tribune

America’s deepest man-made lakes were created by flooding ancient river valleys behind massive dams; here’s the list

Deepest man-made lakes in the United States were not created by nature but by engineering on an enormous scale. Before these reservoirs existed, many were steep river valleys and rugged canyons carved over thousands of years. During the 20th century, massive dams blocked flowing rivers, allowing water to fill these…

The Times of India

Tropical Storm Bertha heads for Texas after Louisiana landfall

Forecasters warn of US coastal flooding, heavy rain and dangerous surf as the storm tracks west

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Halo: Campaign Evolved (PS5) review: the Unreal Engine 5 remake is almost everything fans could hope for

Some technical niggles can't overshadow what made Halo great.

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At least two people missing in West Virginia after torrential rain causes flash floods

State’s governor had declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and deployed 500 national guard members

The Times of India

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 Economic Times

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…

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Heavy rain causes flooding in Pattaya

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

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5 Hidden Allergens and Dust Triggers Inside Indian Homes That Most People Overlook

The Mattress You Sleep on Every NightDust mites thrive in exactly the conditions most Indian bedrooms provide: warm temperatures, high humidity, and a steady supply of shed human skin. A 2017 study published in the Indian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology found dust mite sensitization in over 60% of…

The Independent UK

Torrential rain in West Virginia prompts National Guard deployment in statewide emergency

Up to seven inches of rain fell, though no fatalities were immediately reported

The Texas Tribune

Last year’s Hill Country floods traumatized Texas first responders. Then the skies opened again.

“We were all thinking to ourselves, this is déjà vu. Is it really happening, and can I deal with it?” a Center Point Volunteer Fire Department chaplain said.

The Independent UK

Desperate search for survivors after flash floods ‘like an earthquake’ kill 23 people in Afghanistan

Meteorology department warns of further flooding in 10 of South Asian country's 34 provinces

The Independent UK

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

Times Life

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.…

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