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New Jersey Floodwaters Have Receded, but Sewage, Chemical Runoff, and Mold Create New Health Dangers

New Jersey flooding after the July heat wave left floodwater contaminated with E. coli, sewage, and fuel. Mold can begin growing in 24–48 hours. Here's how to stay safe.

Medical Daily

Mud and debris left behind after deadly floods in southern China

Residents in Guangxi, southern China, clear mud and debris after deadly floods damaged homes and streets following heavy rainfall.

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Why Mumbai still floods despite upgraded infrastructure; and why even light rain disrupts the city

Mumbai recorded exceptionally high rainfall, exceeding normal monsoon levels significantly. This extreme weather event surpassed annual averages of many major Indian cities. Climate change is increasingly reshaping rainfall patterns across the country. Urban development has reduced natural water absorption, worsening flooding issues. Blocked drains and infrastructure limits further contribute to…

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Bow flooding: Hundreds of homes left without water in heatwave as main bursts

People rescued from pub as flooding up to a metre deep engulfs area in east London

Evening Standard

Gurgaon Waterlogging: Why does the Millennium City of Fortune 500 firms flood every time it rains? The answer has nothing to do with weather

Gurugram's corporate corridor became a swamp after recent heavy rainfall. The city floods due to dismantled natural drainage systems over decades. Ponds and bunds, which once managed runoff, have largely disappeared. Extensive concrete development redirects rainwater onto unprepared roads. Restoring water bodies and green cover is essential to prevent future…

The Economic Times

Venomous snakes escape breeding farms in southern China during flooding

Local media in Hengzhou report king ratsnakes and cobras among hundreds in flood waters caused by typhoon Maysak

The Guardian - UK

Typhoon Bavi mapped: Taiwan and China brace for the ‘most powerful storm in years’ after floods kill 39

Bavi will be region’s most powerful typhoon since 2024 if it maintains its forecast intensity

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Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad Waterlogging Alert: Check list of flooded areas in Delhi-NCR where you may encounter problem

Heavy monsoon rains have caused significant waterlogging across Delhi-NCR today. Authorities are managing the situation while issuing advisories for commuters. Several key roads and railway stations are experiencing severe traffic disruptions. Gurugram has renewed its work-from-home advisory for corporate employees. Rain activity is expected to continue for the next two…

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Songkhla flood plan gets nod from govt

The government has approved a flood preparedness plan for Songkhla province, including fast-tracked funding to repair damaged infrastructure and restore the southern commercial hub of Hat Yai within 100 days after devastating floods late last year.

Bangkok Post

Asia’s Water Tower is turning more dangerous as glaciers retreat, and scientists say warming is raising flood, landslide and debris-flow risks downstream

Asia's Water Towers face new dangers from climate warming. Mountains are becoming unstable, increasing flood and landslide risks for people. Glacial lakes are expanding, posing threats of sudden, destructive outburst floods. Improved monitoring and international cooperation are now urgently needed. Adaptation measures are essential to minimize future losses and ensure…

The Times of India

Life Advice quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Mozi: 'Whoever criticizes others must have something to replace them. Criticism without suggestion is like trying to stop flood with flood and put out fire with fire. It will surely be without worth' offers words of wisdom on principle of life, responsibility as citizens

Quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Mozi offers a timeless lesson about responsibility and constructive communication. Identifying problems is only the beginning; meaningful progress requires practical solutions, empathy, and cooperation. Whether in education, leadership, personal relationships, or public life, criticism becomes valuable only when it encourages learning and positive…

The Economic Times

“There were just ideas pouring out of him… then he got on that helicopter and took off”: The legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan, and what could have been

How SRV followed Texas Flood, wrestled blues guitar from the club to MTV and became the guitar hero everyone wanted to copy – all before passing too soon

Guitar World

Florida spent nearly 40 years undoing a major flood-control project, filling canals and restoring 43 miles of Kissimmee River bends after wetlands were damaged; by 2021, over 26,000 acres returned

Central Florida's Kissimmee River was straightened into a canal for flood control. This engineering project caused significant environmental damage to the surrounding wetlands. A long-term restoration effort then worked to re-establish the river's natural winding path. Water returned to the floodplain, allowing native plants and wildlife to recover. The project…

The Times of India

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' project, warns critics spreading 'lies'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link project. He stated initial challenges are inevitable in major infrastructure works. Fadnavis accused critics of spreading falsehoods and warned against defaming Maharashtra. The project includes India's widest cable-stayed bridge and massive viaducts. He also discussed Mumbai's comprehensive Rs 13,000-crore…

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Hundreds of snakes escape after floodwaters inundate breeding farm in China

Authorities deploy emergency teams to capture escaped reptiles and warn residents to avoid flooded areas until recovery operations are complete

The Economic Times

IMD issues flash flood risk warning for Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat amid heavy rain: Check affected districts

India Meteorological Department issued flash flood warnings for several districts. Heavy rainfall triggered another flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. Moderate flash flood risk is likely in parts of Konkan, Goa, and Gujarat. Surface runoff and inundation are possible in saturated soils and low-lying areas. The weather office…

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Kaziranga in Assam Is the Wildlife Reserve India Has No Answer To, And the Rhino Is Why

The animal that stops you coldYou are sitting in an open jeep on a dirt track through tall elephant grass when the rhino appears. Not far away. Not behind a fence. Close enough that you can see the texture of its armoured skin, the way its small eyes register you…

Medical Daily

Flooding Rain Triggered a New Jersey Store Roof Collapse and Left Drivers Stranded in Rising Water

Heat wave broke Monday with flooding across NYC, Philadelphia, and NJ. A BJ's roof collapsed in Ocean Township. Two people briefly trapped. Flash flood warnings active now.

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McKinsey Global Institute: Climate planning has prioritized floods. Heat demands equal attention

Floods got the headlines but heat is quietly growing into a $700 billion problem to be solved — and only 18% of exposed people have AC.

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Why Was Diljit Dosanjh's New Film Removed From Streaming So Quickly?

After years of delays and controversy, Diljit Dosanjh's much-awaited human rights drama quietly premiered on ZEE5 only to be taken down in India within days. The unexpected move left viewers stunned and sparked a flood of questions online. Was it a legal issue? A censorship battle? Or something else entirely?…

The Economic Times

Jammu and Kashmir floods: Several houses, shops buried under debris after heavy rainfall triggers landslide in upper reaches of Doda

Multiple vehicles were upturned with as stones covered the cars and mud made them look as if they were sunk to the ground. Currently there has been no reported casualties in the landslide.

The Times of India

Watch: Typhoon Maysak breaks dam wall in China, kills 2 and forces thousands to evacuate

Typhoon Maysak caused severe flooding and two deaths in China's Guangxi region. Thousands of residents were evacuated after extensive rainfall and reservoir emergencies. A dam breach sent a massive torrent of water downstream, impacting villages. Rescue efforts utilized drones to deliver supplies and evacuate stranded individuals. Relief funding and supplies…

The Independent UK

Nearly a dozen people dead as thunderstorms, tornadoes and landslides hit China

Storms come on the heels of widespread flooding in Guangxi brought by the passage of the country's first typhoon of the year

Euronews

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says

Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

The Economic Times

One dead, several affected in Odisha as incessant rain hits normal life, sparks flood fears

A two-year-old girl died and several others were affected by heavy rainfall. Flood fears loom large for the Baitarani River as water levels rise. Many urban areas experienced water-logging, disrupting normal life and vehicular movement. Authorities have taken adequate measures and placed rescue teams at vulnerable locations. Educational institutions were…

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