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Before Hurricane Season Peaks, Homeowners Should Review These 5 Insurance Clauses

According to the Insurance Information Institute, hurricane deductibles are commonly 1% to 5% of a home’s insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. For a home insured for $400,000, that could mean paying $4,000 to $20,000 out of pocket before insurance begins covering hurricane damage. Before stronger storms arrive,…

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Andy Burnham must act fast on the climate – or risk getting stuck in a ‘derailment’ doom loop

Around the world, climate-sceptic parties are exploiting floods and fires to make political capital. Without urgent changes, this deadly spiral will continue, says Laurie Laybourn, executive director of the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative

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In 1905, a California canal burst and flooded a town, an Indian reservation, and dozens of farms before creating the Salton Sea, California’s largest lake today

An engineering error in California's desert created the Salton Sea over a century ago. The Colorado River breached an irrigation canal, flooding a low-lying basin for two years. This accidental lake became California's largest, once a popular holiday destination. However, its lack of an outlet caused salt concentration and environmental…

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Experts face battle to save 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs from flooding

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The Netherlands kept losing its battle against rising floods with water flooding towns and farmland, then it spent billions giving rivers more room and the experiment is now protecting the lives of millions

The Netherlands has spent much of its history trying to keep rivers under control with higher dikes and stronger flood barriers. But repeated flooding in the 1990s revealed that simply building bigger walls was no longer enough. Rising river levels, heavier rainfall and the growing impacts of climate change continued…

The Times of India

Laura Dern pays tribute to ‘dream leading man’ Sam Neill

A flood of tributes have poured in for the actor, including from his Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders co-stars.

Evening Standard

When disaster recovery becomes a way of life: Community disaster fatigue is on the rise with more frequent floods

Flash flooding has been tearing up communities across the U.S., with heavy downpours sending creeks and rivers rushing over their banks from Texas to Kentucky, across the Midwest and into the Mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast. In Missouri, floodwater swept away a home, and National Guard helicopters had to rescue…

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At least 51 dead and more than million affected as floods hit Bangladesh

At least 28 people, including women and children, have died in Cox’s Bazar

The Independent UK

Watch Snakes on the street: Nearly 900 snakes, including cobras, escape flooded farm in China, enter nearby villages

Nearly nine hundred snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped a flooded breeding farm in Guangxi. Villagers used nets to catch the reptiles while authorities urged caution. Extreme weather has caused widespread flooding and evacuations across southern China. Typhoon Bavi is now approaching the eastern city of Wenzhou. Residents remain vigilant amid…

The Economic Times

Cloudburst triggers flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, damages crops and orchards

A dramatic cloudburst hit the Chittergul area of Anantnag on Sunday, triggering severe flash floods that wreaked havoc on the region. Agricultural fields and residential homes suffered extensive damage, with reports of water flooding homes and obliterating crops and trees. Numerous families were forced to evacuate as the waters rose.…

The Economic Times

5 Monsoon Diseases You Shouldn't Ignore And How To Stay Protected

Monsoon showers may offer relief from the summer heat, but they also bring a rise in bacteria, viruses, and mosquitoes that thrive in damp conditions. Waterlogging, contaminated drinking water, and increased humidity create the perfect environment for diseases to spread quickly. While many seasonal illnesses begin with mild symptoms, ignoring…

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Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded

Torrential monsoon rains caused floods and landslides in southeastern Bangladesh. At least forty-four people have died and over a million are stranded. Power outages and damaged roads hinder rescue and relief efforts significantly. Many residents lack food and cooking facilities due to submerged homes. Rohingya refugee camps also experienced landslides,…

The Economic Times

200 children and staff rescued by Black Hawk helicopters from Missouri summer camp after catastrophic flooding

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for the area, which got between 6 and 12 inches (15 and 30 centimeters) of rain

The Independent UK

Minister defends Hat Yai aid record

Claims that the government failed to support flood-hit Hat Yai are false, says Deputy Transport Minister Sanphet Bunyamanee.

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More than half a million people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi heads to China after battering Japan and Taiwan

Bavi is forecast to bring violent winds and heavy rain to a region already reeling from weeks of deadly flooding

The Guardian - UK

‘Every time the rain falls, the fear comes back’: life in Lagos under the constant threat of floods

As Nigeria braces for another season of devastating rains, people affected describe the mental toll of repeatedly rebuilding their lives

The Times of India

Nearly a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, yet for centuries the Dutch have been reclaiming land from the sea instead of losing it

Almost a third of the Netherlands sits at or below sea level. Yet instead of losing land to the water, the Dutch have spent hundreds of years doing the opposite, turning water into land they can actually live on. They do this using dikes, windmills, pumps and specially built plots…

The Economic Times

Asia Rice: Higher reserve price makes Indian rice exports costlier; Bangladesh rates firm

India's rice export prices have increased due to higher reserve prices and planting delays. Bangladesh rice prices remain firm as flood fears outweigh ample government stockpiles. Thailand's rice prices saw a slight decrease while demand remained limited. Vietnam's rice prices are unchanged with strong demand from the Philippines.

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Flash flooding traps hundreds of people in rural US' Missouri

Torrential downpours caused flash flooding in Missouri's Ozark Mountains on Friday. Hundreds were trapped by high waters along the rain-swollen Black River. National Guard helicopters rescued about 200 people from Camp Taum Sauk. Rescue teams also saved over ninety individuals from inundated homes and vehicles. No fatalities were reported as…

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Missouri declares state of emergency over severe storms and flooding

Governor Mike Kehoe urges people to follow guidelines with more heavy rain expected through the weekend

The Independent UK

Campers stuck in trees as flash flooding tears through Missouri

State mutual aid was requested after dispatchers reported stranded campers climbing into trees to escape rising waters

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Typhoon leaves people stranded on rooftops in China

Eleven reported dead as flooding also brings danger of snakes, while buildings collapse in Mumbai amid heavy rain

The Economic Times

Mumbai's ₹13,000-crore flood plan: How it will become a 'Sponge City'

Maharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 13,000-crore flood mitigation plan for Mumbai. This comprehensive proposal integrates traditional and nature-based drainage improvement methods. The plan aims to address chronic flooding issues, particularly in low-lying city regions. Funding will be shared by the National Disaster Response Fund, state government, and BMC. Detailed…

The Economic Times

Gujarat to provide Rs 6,800 assistance to all flood-affected families in Surat: Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi

Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister announced expedited flood relief measures for Surat city. Financial assistance for household items has reached over twenty percent of affected families. Authorities are distributing new clothes to migrant workers who lost belongings in the floods. Cleanliness, safe drinking water, and public health remain key government priorities.…

Newcastle Herald

The big issues ahead of Newcastle's proposed indoor basketball stadium

Flood risk, traffic and event clashes are among agency concerns.

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