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NZ on the cusp of a rivers revolution

We’ve been fighting nature for years. Given climate change, it’s high time to let rivers roam.

Newsroom.co.nz

Farmers in flood-prone areas bank on Nereguli paddy in Shivamogga

This variety is being researched by the agriculture university

The Hindu

Death toll in Kentucky hits 26 amid renewed flood threat

The number of deaths from massive flooding in Kentucky has continued to climb amid a renewed threat for more heavy rains

The Independent UK

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Kentucky grapples with effect of climate crisis as floods leave trail of devastation

Heatwaves are getting ‘more dangerous and deadly’ from climate change as catastrophic flash flooding leaves at least 28 people dead

The Guardian - US

Days of deadly floods and landslides wreak havoc in Iran

Dozens are dead and at least 45 people missing after most Iranian provinces were affected by the inundations.

Al Jazeera

Andhra Pradesh: Floodwaters gobble up Koyas’ grain storage system made of bamboo

Members of the tribe lost not only their thatched houses but also the harvested crops and seed stored the traditional way

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: CWC officials assess flood impact on Polavaram project

Three-member team inspects upper and lower coffer dams, spillway and main dam area

The Hindu

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Kentucky Flooding Death Toll Rises to 25

Devastating flooding in Kentucky has killed 25 people and the toll is expected to rise, the southern US state's governor said Saturday, as rescuers and residents continued a harrowing search for survivors. Torrential rain earlier this week caused unprecedented flash flooding in 13 counties in eastern Kentucky, AFP said. Many…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Floods strike new blow in place that has known hardship

Some people lost everything in the floods that devastated eastern Kentucky, and many didn't have much to begin with

The Independent UK

Telangana seeks Polavaram backwater study by neutral agency

Impact of the recent flood on Bhadrachalam, other areas highlighted

The Hindu

‘We could lose history.’ Appalachian archives soaked in record Kentucky flooding

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A good bit of Appalachian history and arts got soaked in the record flooding in eastern Kentucky.

Tribune News Service

Kentucky: Death toll from catastrophic floods rises to 25 with dozens missing

At least 25 people, including four children, have now died in catastrophic flash flooding in Kentucky.

Evening Standard

The forgotten valley: town left in disarray from recent floods buys walkie talkies to communicate

With no local telecom tower to support emergency mobile coverage, residents of the Macdonald valley say they feel frustrated and neglected

The Guardian - AU

‘We had to swim out’: Kentucky grapples with floods as search for survivors continues

Tales of rescue and tragedy emerge as governor expects death toll to rise in one of the poorest regions in America

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What we know so far about the victims in historic eastern Kentucky flooding

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As of noon Saturday, 25 deaths have been confirmed across the eastern Kentucky counties impacted by Thursday’s flash flooding.

The Hindu

Service road near Himayatsagar to be opened to vehicles today

Flood waters had bent guardrails out of shape, torn supporting pillars

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraqi Tourists Killed by Floods in Northeast Iran

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains killed seven Iraqi tourists in northeastern Iran on Saturday, Iranian state media reported, the latest in rising casualty tolls as the downpours continue to lash the country. The official IRNA news agency said the tourists were part of a 13-member group of Iraqis visiting…

The Independent UK

Report: 7 Iraqi tourists killed by floods in northeast Iran

Iranian state media say flash floods triggered by heavy rains killed at least seven Iraqi tourists in northeastern Iran

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Andhra Pradesh: It’s start from the scratch for the flood-hit tribals

After staying put atop the hills for 10 days, they start descending and rebuilding their thatched homes

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Local govts to receive 24 million. antigen test kits

The health ministry announced Friday that the government will purchase about 24 million qualitative antigen test kits and distribute them to local governments. The move is in response to the flood of people attending fever outpatient clinics.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Protests Ethiopia Plans to Fill GERD Reservoir for 3rd Year

Egypt said it had protested to the UN Security Council against Addis Ababa’s plans to fill the reservoir of the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile river for a third year without agreement from downstream countries. Egypt "received a message from the Ethiopian side on July 26,…

The Hindu

Heavy rains with thunderstorms submerge roads, flood low-lying areas in Mangaluru

Areas around Mangaluru received an average of 100 mm rainfall in a matter of about four hours

AAP

Fake photos, receipts in NSW grant fraud

Thousands of claims for payments after devastating flooding around NSW have been blocked due to suspected fraud, with fake photos being used to support claims.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: One weather system floods St. Louis and Kentucky

The same stubborn weather system caused intense downpours in St. Louis and Appalachia that led to devastating and in some cases deadly flooding

Tribune News Service

‘Damage like I’ve never seen before’: Water recedes, death toll rises in Eastern Kentucky floods

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The death toll from devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky rose to 25 on Friday evening. Some people were still missing even as the water receded and residents across the region continued the weary tasks of trying to salvage belongings and clean thick mud from their homes, or…

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