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At least 75 dead, 7 lakh displaced: The making of Assam’s annual ‘unprecedented’ flood

When it comes to floods in Assam, I refrain from using the term unprecedented. In media reporting on disasters, sensationalism often becomes the norm. The task is to generate curiosity. This is, of course, a structural limitation of event-based reporting. Assam’s floods, however, need a deeper contextual understanding.

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Hanoi's residents endure upheavals as it transforms itself to match Vietnam's economic ambitions

Vietnam's capital Hanoi is undergoing one of its biggest transformations in a century, with billions of dollars in projects reshaping the city with new roads, urban districts and flood-control systems

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Flood diversion canal hits new flak

A civic network in Nakhon Nayok is stepping up its campaign against the proposed Pasak–Gulf of Thailand flood diversion canal, accusing authorities of misrepresenting the outcome of public consultations and downplaying strong local resistance to the project.

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US coastal cities at risk? What a new study warns about sea levels surging by 2100

Coastal cities face greater flooding and property damage from potential sea level rise. New research indicates oceans could rise significantly by the century's end. This rise magnifies storm surges and overwhelms existing flood defenses. Saltwater intrusion will affect freshwater supplies and agricultural areas. Vulnerable communities may consider managed retreat from…

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Assam flood toll rises to 78 with three more deaths, 3 lakh remain affected in 7 districts

Three more deaths were reported in Assam floods, raising the total toll to seventy-eight. Over three lakh people remain affected across seven districts due to the ongoing deluge. Heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms is predicted for the next three days. This forecast could impact districts bordering Arunachal Pradesh…

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Deadly flooding in West Virginia finds prevention plans unaddressed

Communities across north central West Virginia are left picking up the pieces in the wake of another major flood

The Independent UK

In 1982, a deadly flood exposed one of America's worst toxic disasters. Here's what happened to Times Beach, Missouri

Times Beach faced a major environmental disaster due to dioxin-contaminated waste oil. Flooding in 1982 spread the toxic contamination across the entire town. A federal buyout and extensive Superfund cleanup efforts followed the disaster. Thousands of tons of contaminated soil were incinerated as part of the remediation. The former town…

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Flash floods and storms batter north-east US as deadly weather threatens millions

Lightning kills a New Jersey man as rescues, power outages and travel disruption hit region

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By 2024, the Tulalip Beaver Project was relocating beavers in the Snohomish Watershed to restore wetlands, store water and support salmon habitat

Beavers are now relocated to restore degraded streams in Washington State. These animals rebuild wetlands, store freshwater, and create vital habitats for salmon. Beaver dams slow streamflow, reconnect floodplains, and retain water across the landscape. This nature-based approach addresses flooding, drought, and declining fish populations effectively. The Tulalip Tribes Wildlife…

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“Where are all the volunteers?” Kerr County faces worse flood damage with fewer resources

The Federal Emergency Management Agency hasn’t started helping local governments or individuals, while philanthropic response lags compared to last year’s flood.

The Texas Tribune

Odisha government orders evacuation as over 1 lakh people hit by floods

Odisha launched a massive evacuation drive for over one lakh flood-affected people. Rescue and relief operations are underway in four north Odisha districts. Senior officials are overseeing flood management efforts across vulnerable regions. Educational institutions in six districts have been closed for safety.

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Assam flood toll rises to 75, Himanta unveils Rs 9 lakh relief package

Assam floods have tragically claimed seventy-five lives, with seven new fatalities reported recently. Seven districts remain severely affected, impacting over three lakh people and submerging vast agricultural lands. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a substantial relief package for affected families and students. This package includes financial aid for deceased…

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New York weather today: Mayor Zohran Mamdani urges residents to prepare, check travel advisory

New York City and the Northeast face a flood watch from a powerful storm. Heavy rainfall is expected, potentially causing life-threatening flash flooding across the region. Hundreds of flights have already been canceled and delayed at major airports. City and state officials urge residents to avoid travel and stay vigilant.…

The Economic Times

New York City flash floods: Heavy rain triggers warnings, hundreds of flights canceled

New York City and surrounding parts of the Northeast are bracing for heavy rain and possible life-threatening flash flooding, with authorities warning of hazardous travel, flooded roads and major disruptions through Wednesday morning.

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New York weather today: NYC could get soaked by more than 4 inches of rain as ‘unusually powerful’ summer storm puts New York on flash flood alert

New York City weather: New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley are expected to get heavy rainfall on Tuesday, with the National Weather Service warning of the potential for severe thunderstorms. Forecasters have warned of flash flooding, damaging winds and even possible tornadoes in New York, adding that the…

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Shocking images show scale of devastation as Assam floods death toll rises to 68

Flooding affects around 700,000 people across dozen districts, submerging more than 800 villages

The Times of India

In 1982, Missouri discovered an entire town had been sprayed with dioxin-contaminated oil; 265,354 tons were incinerated, and the abandoned town became a state park

Times Beach became abandoned after dioxin-contaminated oil polluted its streets and floods spread the hazard. Federal officials initiated a buyout and a massive cleanup project using Superfund resources. High-temperature incineration treated thousands of tons of toxic materials from the affected town. The former community land was later transformed into Route…

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‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons

From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown

The Times of India

London Beer Flood: The strange 1814 disaster when a river of beer swept through the city and killed 8 people

On an autumn afternoon in 1814, a quiet part of central London became the scene of an extraordinary industrial disaster. Residents around St Giles were suddenly confronted with a rushing wall of dark beer after a giant storage vat inside a local brewery failed. The accident destroyed buildings, swept through…

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Flood Water Is Not Just Water: The Contamination, Injury and Electrical Risks After Bertha's Remnant Rainfall

Bertha's moisture is still fueling Southeast flooding. Floodwater carries sewage, chemicals, and hidden debris. Here are the injury risks that follow.

The Times of India

Built in 1948, Mud Mountain Dam gets a $112 million fish passage project to help salmon migrate

When Mud Mountain Dam was completed in 1948 along Washington State's White River, its purpose was straightforward. The earthen structure was built to reduce flooding across downstream communities, protecting homes, businesses and farmland from damaging seasonal flows. Fish passage existed from the beginning, but it reflected the engineering standards of…

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Pakistan monsoon death toll tops 100 in a month as more heavy rain forecast

Pakistan's national disaster management agency says the death toll from monsoon rains and flash flooding in Pakistan over the past month has surpassed 100, as weather forecasters warned that more heavy rain is expected across the country later this week

Bangkok Post

Stranded tourists evacuated from China's famed Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site after mudslides, heavy rain

HONG KONG - China ⁠evacuated ⁠stranded tourists from the Unesco World Heritage site of Jiuzhaigou on Monday after mudslides triggered by heavy rain, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as authorities issued ‌the highest flash-flood alert for parts of the country in the wake of Typhoon Noul.

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10 killed and nearly two dozen injured after flash floods hit tourist site in northwestern China

Severe weather alerts were sent to many areas across the region as Typhoon Noul made landfall on Sunday.

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