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BBMP on high alert as IMD predicts rain in first week of September

BBMP on high alert for floods; 63 teams formed to respond to grievances. IMD predicts moderate to heavy rainfall in 1st week of Sept. BBMP officials to visit localities to take stock of situation, address grievances of affected public. Disaster mgmt team to work round-clock, engage in rescue ops in…

The Hindu

Storms to be named after UK weather responders

The list, compiled by UK, Irish and Dutch weather services, also includes public suggestions and famous scientists.

The Independent UK

Governor activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis

Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is activating members of the Massachusetts National Guard to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with a flood of migrants

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Concern over flesh-eating bacteria and carbon monoxide in Hurricane Idalia’s aftermath - live

Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Florida, on Wednesday morning before charting path inland through Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina

The Independent UK

Hurricane Idalia clean-up begins after ‘heartbreaking’ destruction in south-eastern US

Tropical storm moves into Atlantic but torrential rain and inland flooding still likely in North Carolina, officials warn

The Guardian - US

Up First briefing: McConnell freezes again; Johannesburg fire, Idalia aftermath

Concerns rise for Mitch McConnell after he froze at another press conference. Flood risks remain after Idalia swept the Southeast. A fire in Johannesburg has killed more than 70 people, many homeless.

WEKU

Menindee mass fish deaths symptomatic of degradation of river ecosystem, NSW chief scientist says

Prof Hugh Durrant-Whyte calls for overhaul of environmental regulation to prevent further fish deaths

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“Covered in mud from head to toe”: hiker and dog swept down canyon in flash flood

The woman was found barefoot but uninjured after being swept 200 feet downstream

Advnture

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

Photos: See the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia

The hurricane was downgraded to a Category 3 before making landfall in Florida Wednesday. Storm surge had residents worried as they watch the waters rise.

WEKU

Subsidized Flood Insurance Makes Storm Damage Worse

It's high time for Congress to end a program that routinely goes into debt providing subsidies to wealthy people living in high-risk areas.

Reason

Assam: Brahmaputra in spate; houses submerged in Morigaon, 120 villages affected

Water gushed into homes in Assam's Morigaon district after flooding from an overflowing Brahmaputra river submerged several villages amid incessant rainfall in several parts of the state. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Police foil alleged plot to sabotage Vuelta a España route with motor oil

Police detain four activists after finding two barrels of motor oil positioned to flood stage 3 route

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Homes & Gardens

How to dry waterlogged items – 7 quick tips to save belongings after flooding

Experts explain how to dry waterlogged items fast to protect belongings, prevent mold growth, and recover from water damage faster

The Independent UK

127-year-old water main gives way under NYC's Times Square, flooding streets, subways

A 127-year-old water main under New York’s Times Square gave way, flooding midtown streets and the busy Times Square subway station

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to grandparents who died after driving into flooded area in Liverpool

Elaine and Philip Marco were ‘together until the very end’, their family said in a statement

WEKU

Eastern Kentucky artists featured in 'The 606' exhibition

Five artists with deep roots in Eastern Kentucky are featured in 'The 606" exhibition

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Climate Flooding Could be Mitigated by an Animal-Inspired Low-Cost, Low-Tech Solution

Low cost, human-made river barriers, similar to those built by beavers, can protect communities at risk of flooding.

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Flood situation in Assam turns grim again, 53,000 marooned in six districts

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Sunday, with over 53,000 people across six districts of the state reported marooned. Read further on Dynamite News:

WEKU

Millions of children need aid a year after Pakistan's devastating floods, UNICEF says

Dozens of countries and institutions pledged more than $9 billion to help Pakistan rebuild from last summer's floods. But most of the pledges are for project loans still in the planning stages.

The Independent UK

UNICEF says a year on from Pakistan's catastrophic floods, millions of children still need support

The United Nations children’s agency is warning that a year on from Pakistan's catastrophic floods, millions of children still need humanitarian assistance and access to essential services

The Independent UK

After a Vermont playhouse flooded, the show went on

A Vermont theater company is hoping to get back into its playhouse next summer after it flooded this July

The Guardian - UK

Flood of English and maths resits expected amid tougher GCSE grading

Call to change policy of forced retakes as nearly 40,000 more pupils in England likely to miss grade 4 in one – or both – subjects

The Hindu

Causing floods is a terrorist offence in proposed law to replace Indian Penal Code

Proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill (BNS) seeks to replace British-era Indian Penal Code and defines terrorism as separate offence. Section 111 (6) (a) says causing floods is terrorist offence. Bill lacks procedural safeguards against false implication and has provisions for min 5-year imprisonment and death sentence.

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