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At least two people missing in West Virginia after torrential rain causes flash floods

State’s governor had declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and deployed 500 national guard members

The Guardian - US

French planners once believed turning part of the Sahara into a sea could make the desert fertile

Engineers once planned to flood Sahara Desert basins with seawater. François Roudaire and Donald Mackenzie proposed creating large inland seas. These ambitious projects aimed to alter climates and boost productivity. However, surveys revealed engineering challenges and uncertain environmental benefits. The plans were abandoned, but the concept inspired later mega-engineering ideas.

The Times of India

Assam chief secretary orders faster relief, restoration as floods worsen

Assam's Chief Secretary has ordered officials to speed up flood relief and restoration work. Ten people died in floods affecting over six lakh people across eleven districts. The weather department forecasts more rain and thunderstorms for the next four days. Central agencies like NDRF and the Army are asked to…

The Economic Times

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Heavy rain causes flooding in Pattaya

PATTAYA - Pattaya City was partially flooded after more than an hour of heavy rain early Thursday morning.

Bangkok Post

5 Hidden Allergens and Dust Triggers Inside Indian Homes That Most People Overlook

The Mattress You Sleep on Every NightDust mites thrive in exactly the conditions most Indian bedrooms provide: warm temperatures, high humidity, and a steady supply of shed human skin. A 2017 study published in the Indian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology found dust mite sensitization in over 60% of…

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Torrential rain in West Virginia prompts National Guard deployment in statewide emergency

Up to seven inches of rain fell, though no fatalities were immediately reported

The Independent UK

Last year’s Hill Country floods traumatized Texas first responders. Then the skies opened again.

“We were all thinking to ourselves, this is déjà vu. Is it really happening, and can I deal with it?” a Center Point Volunteer Fire Department chaplain said.

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Desperate search for survivors after flash floods ‘like an earthquake’ kill 23 people in Afghanistan

Meteorology department warns of further flooding in 10 of South Asian country's 34 provinces

The Independent UK

From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan

A small Texas town is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plans, arguing they could cause flooding and bypass legal processes

The Independent UK

How Gurbani Describes Waheguru: The Guru Granth Sahib's Formless God Has No Scripture Equal

The Book That Is Not a BookIn 1708, at Nanded in present-day Maharashtra, Guru Gobind Singh did something no religious leader had done before or has done since. He ended the line of human Gurus and installed a book in their place. Not as a memorial. Not as a record.…

Times Life

TribCast: The Hill Country floods again

A little more than a year after catastrophic floods devastated Central Texas, another deluge hit the area. How are residents and the state responding to this new tragedy?

The Texas Tribune

Tornado Warnings Issued as Severe Thunderstorms Target New York and New Jersey With 70mph Winds and Flash Flood Risk

Severe thunderstorms with tornado warnings are impacting New York and New Jersey, prompting urgent alerts. The National Weather Service warns of damaging winds, flash flooding, and potential tornadoes.

International Business Times UK

Millions face long-term coastal flooding risk in UK without climate action, scientists warn

A ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ suggests need for large-scale movement of populations away from reshaped coast

The Guardian - UK

New York flight cancellations: Over 630 flights cancelled as thunderstorms batter LaGuardia, JFK, Newark

Severe summer thunderstorms caused over 25% of scheduled departures from LaGuardia Airport to be canceled. More than 630 flights from New York area airports faced cancellations by Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch and warned of damaging wind gusts. Airlines like American, Delta, JetBlue, and United…

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Toll in Assam floods rises to 11; over 3.10 lakh affected as major rivers in spate

One more death was reported in Assam floods, bringing the total to eleven. Over 3.10 lakh people remain affected across eleven districts in the state. Several major rivers are flowing above danger levels, impacting many areas. Rescue operations are underway by multiple agencies, and train services are disrupted. Over 9,000…

The Independent UK

Utah fire captain and four family members killed in flash flooding

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5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities say

Five members of a Utah family have died after a flash flood swept through canyons in southern Utah where they were on a day outing

The Independent UK

Couple and 3 sons killed in flash flooding at scenic Utah canyon

The family had arrived at the Sunglow Campground near Bicknell, Utah, for a day of hiking before sudden, heavy rains caused the fatal flooding

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What created Washington's Mima Mounds: The ancient geological mystery that has left scientists searching for answers for more than 100 years

America’s one of the most intriguing geological mysteries: The Mima Mounds of Washington State spread across the Mima Prairie in Thurston County. Hundreds of rounded earthen mounds have puzzled scientists for more than 100 years now, as reported by Discovery UK. But, despite decades of research, experts still cannot agree…

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Beaver-style flood defences take root amid a hosepipe ban

Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: Underfoot the ground is as hard as metal, while the council’s ‘leaky dams’ are set for the next deluge

The Economic Times

One dead, over 57,000 affected as Assam flood situation deteriorates

Assam's flood situation has worsened, with one death and over 57,000 people affected. The state government requested Army and Air Force standby for rescue operations. Chief Minister Sarma directed cabinet colleagues to oversee relief efforts in Upper Assam. Over 57,100 people are impacted across seven districts, with Charaideo being the…

The Conversation

Building dams to protect Lismore from flooding would cost billions. Could nature do it better?

The unprecedented flooding in New South Wales in 2022 killed 13 people across the state, left 4,000 properties uninhabitable and damaged a further 10,900 homes. Lismore was especially hard hit due to its location on the Wilson River floodplain.

The Economic Times

Poonch man goes out to save his SUV, returns to dig through rubble for his family during cloudburst

A powerful cloudburst in Poonch district caused devastating flash floods and landslides. Mohammad Latief survived his home's collapse after moving his vehicle before dawn. Eight family members were trapped inside the three-storey structure which was destroyed. Rescue efforts recovered two bodies while searching for six other missing relatives. Nearby Sangla…

International Business Times UK

Tornado Watch: World Cup Final Threatened as Severe Flooding Hits New York and New Jersey

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across New York and New Jersey have disrupted travel and training plans on the eve of the World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium.

Evening Standard

Flash flooding hits New York as storms batter city hours before World Cup final

Spain vs Argentina expected to get underway on time despite torrential overnight downpours

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