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Washington state faces historic floods that have washed away homes and stranded families

Days of torrential rain in Washington state has caused historic floods, stranding families on rooftops and washing over bridges

The Independent UK

Photos: Pacific Northwest faces "catastrophic" flood threats from days of heavy rains

Washington is under a state of emergency from the extreme weather that prompted water rescues and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.

Axios

Catastrophic flooding in Washington state sees 100,000 people told to evacuate

Days of torrential and unrelenting rain have sent rivers flowing over their banks, prompting governor to warn that ‘lives will be at stake in the coming days’

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Tens of thousands in Washington could face evacuations as rain continues to pound the region

Tens of thousands of residents in western Washington are facing potential evacuation orders as another round of heavy rain drops on the region

The Independent UK

Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest

A powerful atmospheric river has drenched Washington state with nearly 5 trillion gallons of rain over the past week

The Independent UK

Washington state governor declares emergency amid heavy rains and floods

Bob Ferguson says he has also activated the state’s national guard to respond to the flooding

The Guardian - US

Pacific Northwest braces for more heavy rain, after powerful storm caused flooding, rescues

Pacific Northwest residents are bracing for another round of heavy rain after a powerful storm clobbered the region the day before

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Powerful storms dump heavy rain and swell rivers across US Pacific north-west

Crews conduct high-water rescues in Washington, and flood watches put in effect along coast down to Oregon

The Guardian - US

Storm systems bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest and a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest

The first of a series of powerful storms is slamming the Pacific Northwest, dumping heavy rain and swelling rivers

The Independent UK

Which London flights and trains are disrupted by Storm Bram?

All the travel disruptions in London as Storm Bram batters other parts of the UK

Evening Standard

'Climate whiplash': East Africa caught between floods and drought

At dawn in the town of Mai Mahiu, Kenya, all is quiet. No goat bells ring, no voices call across farm fields, there is no rustle of maize leaves in the morning wind. Instead, the air smells of churned mud and uprooted vegetation, a reminder of the April 2024 floods…

Radio France Internationale

Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood

Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs

The Independent UK

911 callers trapped in flooded attics and inundated camp cabins beg for help as floodwaters rise

A man clinging to a tree on the Guadalupe River and screaming for a helicopter rescue

The Independent UK

Family of two women stranded in Sri Lanka ‘hugely relieved’ after rescue

Melanie Watters, 54, and her friend Janine Reid, 55, from London, were stranded by floods in Pussellawa for nearly a week

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Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation

Deaths from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia have surged past 1,500

The Independent UK

Camp Mystic announces enhanced safety plans after death of 25 girls, 2 counselors

The owners of Camp Mystic in Texas have announced new safety upgrades following a tragic July 4 flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors

The Independent UK

More than 1,200 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue efforts intensify

Emergency crews are racing to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

The Guardian - UK

Extensive flooding possible in Wales as Met Office issues amber weather warning

Rain and wind could damage buildings and lead to loss of power in certain areas

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Death toll passes 1,000 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand

Hundreds remain missing in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as rescue efforts continue. Plus, law changes could bring cheap balcony solar to millions of Americans

The Guardian - AU

How cyclones and monsoon rains converged to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide

Extreme weather kills more than 1,100 people across south and south-east Asia as cyclones turbocharge rain systems

The Independent UK

Sumatra residents loot for food and water after deadly floods

Authorities report that some residents of flood-hit Sumatra have resorted to looting, seeking food and water

The Independent UK

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects

Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators and officials implicated in a corruption scandal that has buffeted the Asian democracy

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka death toll from floods and landslides reaches 153

Another 191 missing after heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah while almost 78,000 evacuated to temporary shelters amid rescue operations

The Independent UK

Thai prime minister acknowledges flood response failures as death toll rises to 162

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has outlined recovery and compensation plans for the southern part of the country, where severe flooding has killed at least 162 people

The Independent UK

Families in southern Thailand perch on rooftops to escape flooding that has killed at least 33

Severe flooding in the south of Thailand has caused at least 33 deaths

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