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Warnings of monsoon rains have heightened fears of renewed flooding among Hat Yai residents, many of whom are still struggling to recover from last year's disaster amid delays in government assistance and concerns over unequal access to aid.

Bangkok Post

South Texas braces for more flooding after US storms strand motorists

Up to 16in of rain fell in some areas as forecasters warn another foot could fall, prompting rescues and road closures

The Guardian - US

Heavy rains keep drenching South Texas after downpours led to dozens of rescues

Heavy downpours are still drenching South Texas with the possibility of dangerous flash flooding

The Independent UK

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Texas declares emergency amid high risk of flash flooding a year after state was hit by Camp Mystic disaster that killed 28

Severe weather will hit nearly 60 counties, with flash flood warnings in effect for parts of south-central Texas

The Independent UK

Live updates: Two deaths reported as flash flooding triggers urgent warnings across southwest Texas, Hill Country

Critical flood emergencies declared in Uvalde County and along the Guadalupe and Pedernales rivers.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Bangkok Post

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‘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 Guardian - UK

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 Guardian - US

Dumfries locals urged to drop 'destructive negativity' about their home town

DUMFRIES residents have been urged to drop their “destructive negativity” about the town by the local provost.

The National (Scotland)

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

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

At least 8 Rohingya refugees killed as monsoon rains lash Bangladesh and India

Series of landslides in Cox’s Bazar buried makeshift shelters under mud and debris while people were asleep

The Independent UK

Close shave as roof collapses at New Jersey wholesale club with more than 20 people inside

Two people were partially entrapped once the ceiling caved in, authorities said

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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.

Medical Daily

Flash Flood Survivors Face Hidden Health Risks Long After Floodwaters Recede, from Infections to Lasting Mental Health Effects

Health experts warn flash flood survivors can face infections, mold exposure, and lasting mental health effects long after floodwaters recede.

The Guardian - UK

Typhoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China

Tropical storm causes extreme flooding in south of the country with heavy rainfall expected in coming days

Radio France Internationale

Severe flooding leaves a trail of death and destruction in West Africa

Severe floods have hit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria this week. At least 13 people have been killed in recent days in Ghana and five in Togo, while 59 have died in Côte d’Ivoire since the rainy season began in mid-May.

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The Texas Tribune

A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators

Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.

Bangkok Post

Phiphat to meet Songkhla businesses over Hat Yai flood concerns

Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has scheduled travel to Songkhla on Friday to meet local business leaders and discuss measures to prevent a repeat of the devastating floods that struck Hat Yai late last year, as concerns mount ahead of the coming rainy season.

The Guardian - US

New Orleans residents on warning to abandon sinking city: ‘Nobody wants to leave home’

After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’. But what would it take to stay?

The Independent UK

Floods in Ghana and Ivory Coast leave at least 24 dead following torrential rains

At least 24 people have died after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in the capital cities of Ghana and Ivory Coast, authorities said

The Guardian - AU

NSW’s deadly one-in-100-years floods could have been slashed by two metres using dams, CSIRO finds

Governments have not committed to measures modelled in report on Lismore’s 2022 floods. Seven people died in the northern rivers region

The Guardian - US

Tennessee woman dies while trying to save her son from high flood waters

Mary Evelyn Nicole Manning-Kellione’s death was among at least five reported amid floods in Tennessee and Kentucky

The Times of India

Hundreds of flights delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick as thunderstorms hit Southern England

Severe thunderstorms unleashed travel chaos across southern England, grounding hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick. Torrential rain, lightning, and hail forced air traffic control to implement safety restrictions, leading to significant delays and passengers facing long waits. While storms are expected to move on, airlines warn that flight schedules…

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