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Steam Week in Review: A torrent of janky retail sims continues to flood Steam, and there's no end in sight

All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending July 26.

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Assam flood toll rises to 68 as state shifts focus to relief, rehabilitation

Assam's flood death toll has reached sixty-eight as waters recede. Relief and rehabilitation operations are now the state government's primary focus. Ministers will coordinate efforts in the worst-affected districts like Sivasagar. Power restoration is underway after precautionary suspensions during the floods. The central government is also actively assisting with relief…

The Economic Times

In 1814, London witnessed beer flood after wooden vats of fermenting porter burst, triggering one of world's strangest industrial disasters

London Beer Flood: A massive beer vat burst at a London brewery on 17 October 1814, unleashing a huge wave of porter through nearby streets. The disaster, known as the London Beer Flood, claimed eight lives after the flood destroyed buildings in the densely populated St Giles rookery. Although the…

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Pakistan on flood alert as Ravi, Chenab near danger mark; 7 dead

Large parts of Pakistan’s Punjab province have been submerged after heavy monsoon rains triggered flooding and drainage overflows, Dawn reported.

The Times of India

How Kaziranga's Rhino Conservation Brought the One-Horned Rhinoceros Back from Extinction

A Species That Nearly DisappearedAt the start of the 20th century, the greater one-horned rhinoceros, Rhinoceros unicornis, had been hunted so relentlessly across the Indian subcontinent that fewer than 200 individuals remained, almost all of them concentrated in the tall elephant-grass floodplains of what is now Kaziranga. Trophy hunting under…

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Gujarat: 35 deaths reported in 2 days, say officials; post-flood restoration work gathers speed

In the last 48 hours, Gujarat has seen a tragic toll of thirty-five lives lost due to relentless rain. Rescue operations have successfully saved over seven thousand individuals from submerged locales. As floodwaters begin to recede, assessments for damages and clean-up efforts are underway.

The Economic Times

Japan’s monkey sensation Punch turns 1, drawing a flood of well-wishing messages, in photos

Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday with a flood of well-wishing messages from his fans around the world — even though he now has friends and is no longer holding on to…

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Heavy rain triggers flooding in Gujarat; Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway closed

Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway closed due to excessive water flow from heavy rainfall. Authorities are maintaining extra vigilance in Dholka and Viramgam areas. Rescue operations have relocated hundreds of people as a precautionary measure. South Gujarat, especially Valsad, received extremely heavy rainfall causing widespread flooding.

The Economic Times

Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 61, 14 deaths in last 24 hours

Assam's flood death toll has reached sixty-one after fourteen more people perished. Over seven lakh people are affected across twelve districts, with Sivasagar being the worst hit. Agricultural lands and livestock have also suffered significant losses due to the ongoing deluge. Rescue operations are underway to evacuate marooned individuals to…

The Economic Times

Climate change is invisible. These powerful photographs are anything but

The top news photographs this week prove the power of framing as photojournalists turned their lens towards wildfires, drought, and flooding

Digital Camera World

A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says

The victim was swept away while driving in Val Verde County, the governor said after assessing damage around Cotulla.

The Texas Tribune

Floodwater starts arriving in Corpus Christi reservoirs, sparking hope for a water crisis delay

Choke Canyon has almost doubled its supply of water this week, although the reservoir is still at 15% capacity.

The Texas Tribune

At least three dead and hundreds rescued after catastrophic flooding pounded Texas

Officials warn some reservoirs may experience rising water levels into early August

The Independent UK

US nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia sparks proliferation concerns

A deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia to equip the kingdom with a civilian nuclear programme has provoked a flood of questions about the risks of nuclear proliferation. "If Riyadh had wanted to just have US backing for a civilian program, it would have done so years ago...…

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India rebuffs Pakistan's ASEAN comments, reaffirms Indus Waters Treaty abeyance

India on Friday firmly rejected Pakistan's remarks at the ASEAN forum, affirming the Indus Waters Treaty stays in abeyance until Islamabad halts cross-border terrorism. The External Affairs Ministry also dismissed claims of India causing deliberate flooding in Pakistan as baseless, attributing Chenab River surges to heavy monsoon rains.

International Business Times UK

Could Tropical Storm Bertha Disrupt Gulf Coast Travel and Raise Fuel Prices? Here's What We Know

Tropical Storm Bertha is forecast to bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to South Texas. Here's what the latest forecasts mean for travellers, motorists, and Gulf Coast communities.

The Conversation

How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?

When a devastating heat wave, hurricane, flood or wildfire strikes, people often want to know: How much did human-caused climate change influence this event, if at all?

The Economic Times

Incessant rains displace 38,000 in Gujarat; Army, NDRF roped in for rescue ops

Gujarat continues to face severe flooding for a third consecutive day. Thousands of people have been relocated to safer places and many others rescued. Emergency response teams and the Army are actively involved in rescue operations. Schools have been shut and train services cancelled due to waterlogged routes. Authorities are…

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The Independent UK

At least 50 people killed and 700,000 displaced by India floods after monsoon rains

Officials in India say at least 50 people have died and 700,000 have been displaced by flooding after days of monsoon rains

The Economic Times

Assam flood situation: 47 dead, 40 missing, 7.21 lakh people affected

Assam's flood situation remains critical with 47 deaths and over 7.21 lakh people affected. Many rivers continue to rise due to incessant rains, impacting eleven districts severely. The Chief Minister will review the deteriorating situation with district officials today. Around 40 people are still missing, and the death toll is…

The Economic Times

NDRF rescues 67 people from floodwaters in Gujarat's Navsari; operation underway

The NDRF rescued 67 people, including 25 women and 22 children, from flood-hit Sarikhurad village in Gujarat's Navsari district, with rescue operations still underway. The Gujarat government has intensified relief efforts, deploying Army, NDRF, SDRF and fire personnel across the worst-affected districts. Thousands of residents have been evacuated to safe…

The Texas Tribune

“We didn’t know it would end up this way”: South Texas community grapples with flood’s aftermath

In Chula Vista, south of Crystal City, residents of the Hispanic community searched through the debris after a flood caught them off-guard.

The Times of India

America’s deepest man-made lakes were created by flooding ancient river valleys behind massive dams; here’s the list

Deepest man-made lakes in the United States were not created by nature but by engineering on an enormous scale. Before these reservoirs existed, many were steep river valleys and rugged canyons carved over thousands of years. During the 20th century, massive dams blocked flowing rivers, allowing water to fill these…

The Guardian - US

Tropical Storm Bertha heads for Texas after Louisiana landfall

Forecasters warn of US coastal flooding, heavy rain and dangerous surf as the storm tracks west

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Halo: Campaign Evolved (PS5) review: the Unreal Engine 5 remake is almost everything fans could hope for

Some technical niggles can't overshadow what made Halo great.

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