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More heavy rain warnings issued after flooding across Scotland

A WARNING of heavy rain is in force for western Scotland, with flood warnings still in place in many areas across Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

More heavy rain warnings issued after flooding

Flood warnings are in place in many areas.

The Independent UK

Helicopters and drones join search for man swept away in Scottish river

DRONES and helicopters have been deployed as the search for a man believed swept away in the River Tay continue s ...

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Police use drones to search for missing man swept into river after extreme rain

Police Scotland are using drones to search for an elderly man reported missing from the Strathtay area on Sunday

Evening Standard

Heavy flooding in southern Myanmar displaces more than 14,000 people

Flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar’s southern areas has displaced more than 14,000 people and disrupted traffic on the rail lines that connect the country’s biggest cities

The Independent UK

Scottish council fails to close flood gates despite 'extreme' rain

QUESTIONS are being asked of a Scottish council after a key flood gate was left open, leading to huge water damage ...

The National (Scotland)

Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world

In August 2023, residents of Juneau, Alaska, watched as the Mendenhall River swelled to historic levels in a matter of hours. The rushing water undercut the riverbank and swallowed whole stands of trees and multiple buildings.

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Search continues for elderly man feared missing in River Tay after flooding

EMERGENCY services are continuing to search for an elderly man who is feared to have been swept away during floods in Perthshire.

The National (Scotland)

Search continues for elderly man missing in river amid flooding disruption

The 77-year-old man was spotted in the river Tay near Strathtay on Sunday evening.

The Independent UK

Flooding risk still high in parts of Scotland following weekend of extreme rain

PARTS of Scotland remain at risk from flooding as the clean-up operation following a weekend of extreme rainfall continues.

The National (Scotland)

Indian rescue copters are flying into region where flood washed out bridges and killed at least 52

Air force helicopters have been able to land to rescue people in India’s Himalayan northeast after a 6-year-old hydroelectric dam cracked open last week in intense rain, flooding a valley with glacial lake water and washing away bridges and homes as thousands fled

The Independent UK

Air force conducts disaster relief operations in Sikkim

IAF HADR ops in Sikkim post flash flood. 33 bodies incl. 9 jawans recovered, 105 missing. 40 bodies fished out downstream in WB. IAF carrying Garud commandos, equip, fuel, meds, SAR equip via Chinook & MI 17 V5. EAC coordinating ops. Met Dept forecasts rain. 60,870 affected, 2,563 rescued.

The Hindu

Flood warnings remain in place as rain eases

Rail passengers have been warned of further disruption on Monday.

The Independent UK

Part of historic Old Courthouse in Cockermouth collapses into river

A section of the back of the Old Courthouse in Cockermouth has fallen away and landed in the River Cocker below

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Met Office issues yellow weather warning in Scotland after weekend of flooding

Flooding in Scotland has been compared to conditions during the Beast from the East in 2018, as southern parts of the UK enjoyed the warmest October…

The Hindu

What caused the flood in Sikkim? | Explained

Glacier Lake Outburst Floods in Himalayas pose a major risk to hydropower projects and people living downstream. Early warning systems, better coordination and greater awareness are needed to mitigate the risk.

The Independent UK

Floods compared to Beast from the East amid warmest October in five years

Police Scotland said communities ‘faced some of the most challenging conditions ever’, while the Met Office said temperatures were unseasonably warm.

The National (Scotland)

Second severe flood warning issued as Scottish Government holds further crisis talks

A SEVERE flood warning has been issued for Perth from North Inch to Friarton Bridge.

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Defining Issues: On the frontline of the climate crisis in Westport

Sandwiched between two rivers and the sea, the town of Westport is a microcosm of the thorny questions about resilience, funding and managed retreat which will become ever more common in a warming world.

The Independent UK

Clean-up begins after flooding devastates much of Scotland

The Met Office’s amber weather warning – meaning ‘risk to life’ – has been replaced by a yellow weather warning.

The Guardian - UK

More rain to come for flood-hit Scotland, with amber warning in place

‘Major weather event’ continues as heavy rainfall causes widespread disruption

The National (Scotland)

River Dee and River Spey burst their banks with water rising onto paths and fields

THE River Dee and River Spey have burst their banks with water rising onto paths and fields alongside the rivers.

The Hindu

Toll rises to 32 in Sikkim flash flood, search on for those still missing

Search was underway for 122 people who are still missing. Seventy-eight people are missing in Pakyong district, 23 in Gangtok district, 15 in Mangan and six in Namchi following the flash flood in Sikkim.

The Hindu

Missing Army personnel from Assam confirmed dead in Sikkim flash flood: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says missing Indian Army personnel Mitul Kalita of Baksa District confirmed dead in Sikkim flash flood. Nine Army men killed in the floods so far. Sarma expresses condolences to bereaved family.

The Independent UK

‘Risk to life’ from flooding remains as heavy rain continues in Scotland

Parts of Scotland have been warned to ‘stay alert, not stand down’ while the south of the UK enjoys dry weather.

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