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Hey Chicago, don’t smother the Friday Morning Swim Club in regulations

The “club” started with a couple of young professionals jumping into the lake at Montrose Harbor to start off their busy weekends. Hundreds, then thousands, of young folks started joining them. Then the Park District weighed in.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Everything is destroyed’: Floridians begin long recovery from Idalia

Some residents say they ‘will have nothing to go back to’ after hurricane caused extensive damage

The Guardian - US

Hurricane Idalia brings intense flooding to Carolinas as Biden declares major disaster in Florida – as it happened

Over 50,000 customers in Carolinas still without power while disaster declaration provides Florida with federal resources

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Tampa Bay area gets serious flooding but again dodges a direct hit from a major hurricane.

Last year it was Hurricane Ian that drew a bead on Tampa Bay before abruptly shifting east to strike southwest Florida more than 130 miles (210 kilometers) away

The Independent UK

Flood protection based on historical records is flawed – we need a risk model fit for climate change

Despite countries pouring billions of dollars into “protecting” communities, flood-related disasters are becoming more frequent and are projected to become even more severe as the climate crisis worsens.

The Conversation

Hurricane Idalia brings fresh backlash to Airbnb

‘Seems surprising and off brand to prioritize profits over guest safety,’ user says

The Independent UK

Heavy rains cause significant flooding in parts of West Virginia

Thunderstorms have dumped heavy rains that caused significant flooding in parts of West Virginia

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Nearly 7 people lost lives daily in rain-ravaged Himachal since onset of monsoon

At least 367 people have died in Himachal Pradesh in rain-related incidents this year since the onset of monsoon. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HC notices to Telangana, A.P., Centre in PIL plea over Godavari river floods

Telangana HC issues notices to Union, Telangana and A.P. governments over floods in northern districts due to Kaleshwaram and Polavaram projects

The Hindu

Burning Man fans share heartbreak as desert venue is flooded by storm: ‘Squishy Mud Man more like’

‘The desert doesn’t absorb. It’s like a pool being drained onto a tile floor,’ one person commented on social media

The Independent UK

A way forward for managed retreat

Though a government report on managed retreat won’t directly help those affected by this year’s extreme-weather events, at least some principles are being developed for a future national response, writes Chris Nicoll

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Overnight rains throw life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Chandigarh cause disruption of normal life, resulting in six deaths, damaged roads, vehicles, and buildings. Over 12,000 houses have been damaged, 40 people are missing, and rivers are in spate. Chief Minister urges people to avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides. Schools…

The Hindu

Declare Himachal floods as a national calamity, says Congress

The Congress has urged the Union government to declare Himachal Pradesh floods as a national calamity and allocate ₹10,000 crore for rehabilitation and rebuilding of the State

The Hindu

Looking for a US 'climate haven' away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one

Southeast Michigan seemed like the perfect “climate haven.”

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All eight people rescued from cable car dangling above valley in Pakistan

Cable car ordeal ends as authorities say everyone brought to safety after hours-long operation in Battagram

The Hindu

Farmers detained in Haryana, Punjab ahead of protest for flood relief

Heavy police deployed at inter-State borders of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh in wake of protests by various farmer outfits from six flood-ravaged States demanding flood-relief compensation

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz falls for Storm Hilary flooded shark hoax

Shark meme is regularly used on social media during natural disasters

The Independent UK

As Tropical Storm Hilary shrinks, desert and mountain towns dig themselves out of the mud

Crews worked to dig roads, buildings and care home residents out of the mud across a wide swath of Southwestern U.S. desert Monday, as the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years headed north, prompting flood watches and warnings in half a dozen states

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The internet fell for a misleading video of Dodger Stadium flooding during Tropical Storm Hilary

Dodger Stadium appears to be just fine after Tropical Storm Hilary passed through.

The Hindu

Farmer killed in clash with police ahead of Chandigarh rally over flood relief

Farmer leaders detained in Punjab ahead of protest in Chandigarh for flood-relief compensation. Police and farmers clashed, leading to the death of one farmer dead. 16 farmer outfits from 6 states to gather in Chandigarh on Aug 22

Evening Standard

One dead in Mexico as Storm Hilary brings ‘life-threatening’ floods to California

‘Lives and property are in great danger’, officials warn

The Times of India

Floods: Himachal Pradesh chief secy briefs PMO about status of NHs and bridges

SHIMLA: Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena on Monday briefed the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) about the latest status of the national highways of Himachal Pradesh following the damages caused to the road network due to the landslides triggered by heavy rains and floods in a virtual review meeting chaired by Tarun…

Al Jazeera

Tropical Storm Hilary drenches usually arid southern California

California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as rare storm brings unprecedented rain.

Chicago Sun-Times

FEMA disaster teams visit Cicero to spread word about federal assistance in wake of flooding

Cook County residents whose homes were damaged in record-setting rainfall in June-July can apply for federal funds to help cover losses. The deadline is Oct. 16.

The Hindu

Provisions in Centre’s relief manual inadequate for State’s losses: Himachal Pradesh CM

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu demands tailored relief package for the State due to flood-ravaged losses. He said that despite assessment teams being sent by the Centre, interim relief to the State is still pending, and his government has been utilising its limited resources to support the affected population. Losses estimated…

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