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Explained | Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?

Himachal Pradesh's development model led to improved social welfare, but liberalisation caused exploitation of natural resources. Uncontrolled hydropower projects, road expansions and agricultural shifts have caused flash floods. A Commission of Inquiry is needed to empower local communities and rebuild assets quicker. Climate change must be addressed with infrastructure planning…

The Hindu

Kodagu district administration put on alert

Govt. puts Kodagu district on alert due to rains; officials asked to take precautionary measures; ₹56 crore in DC's account; CM assures no shortage of funds; inflow into 4 reservoirs increased. Govt. puts Kodagu district on alert due to rains; officials asked to take precautionary measures; ₹56 crore in DC's…

The Hindu

Emergency resilience and infrastructure are two sides of same battered coin

As the country's mayors meet for their big Local Government NZ conference in Christchurch, the quake-stricken city's former mayor warns of a renewed failure to align resilient infrastructure and robust emergency management.

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Chances of Srisailam getting flood from upstream till Aug. first week low

The Hindu

Velpur records 46.3 cm rain in 6 hours, several localities inundated: Minister

Minister Prashant Reddy visited flood-hit areas in Nizamabad district following record rainfall of 46.3 cm. He instructed authorities to shift people to relief camps and assured farmers of assistance

The Hindu

How well-managed dams and smart forecasting can limit flooding as extreme storms become more common in a warming world

The arduous task of cleaning up from catastrophic flooding is underway across the Northeast after storms stretched the region’s flood control systems nearly to the breaking point.

The Conversation

Light to moderate rain predicted for Delhi today

Light to moderate rains were witnessed in parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, in the early hours of Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘This will not be swept away’: the bamboo homes helping Pakistan’s post-flood rebuild

A year on from devastating floods, a renowned architect is leading a project to build affordable and sustainable homes while empowering communities in the process

The Guardian - UK

Two killed, two missing after violent flooding in eastern Canada

Floods in Nova Scotia bring new difficulties to a country struggling with ongoing wildfires and extreme weather.

Al Jazeera

Vermont farmers are urged to document crop losses from flooding

Vermont state and federal officials are urging farmers to document and report their losses from the catastrophic flooding that hit the state two weeks ago and inundated crops

The Independent UK

Rain fury in Andhra Pradesh: Residents of low-lying areas evacuated, police pickets arranged on causeways in Eluru

Eluru SP directs police to evacuate residents of low-lying areas as streams overflow. Villagers shifted to R&R Colony. Supplies of milk, water, rice, dal provided. Collector Himanshu Shukla directs flood officers to strengthen bunds. Collector V. Prasanna Venkatesh arranges medical camps, distributes ration. APSDMA predicts heavy rains in ASR, Eluru,…

The Hindu

Nova Scotia: body found amid search for four missing after ‘furious’ flooding

Two children among the missing when vehicles were submerged on road after more than 200m of rain pummeled some regions

The Guardian - US

Yamuna's water level in Delhi declines marginally, Old Railway Bridge shut for traffic

NEW DELHI: The Yamuna river in Delhi continued to flow over a metre above the danger level of 205.33 metres on Monday, forcing the authorities to suspend the movement of trains on the Old Railway Bridge.

The Times of India

‘Where do I go from here?’: Over 12,000 basement flooding reports were filed with 311 after record rainfall in July

Weeks after the record-setting storm, Chicagoans in the affected areas continue to grapple with flooded basements, standing water, waterlogged appliances and growing mold and mildew.

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Property insurance disappears for Louisianans – but not for gas facilities

Oil and gas facilities along the Gulf coast have long been a major market for speciality insurance carriers

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Over 13,000 detained in Manipur over the last fortnight; Delhi prepares as Yamuna river level set to cross danger mark again, and more

Morning Digest by The Hindu is a morning online daily selection of top stories from across India and the world that bring readers up to date with important news.

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Over 300 villages in 13 Uttar Pradesh districts affected by floods

More than 300 villages in 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh have been affected by floods and several rivers in July 2023 including the Ganga and the Yamuna are in spate due to rains in Uttar Pradesh and the upper catchment areas.

The Hindu

A week’s flood in Godavari Basin ensures ample water storage for first crop

CWC predicts rise in water levels in Upper Krishna Basin in Karnataka with very heavy rainfall likely in the catchment areas.

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As flood water recedes in Gujarat’s Junagadh, officials to focus on restoring normalcy

Two national highways, 10 State highways and 300 rural roads were closed in Gujarat on Saturday due to flooding.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Officials remain alert as flood threat continues in the Godavari

Villagers in Eluru & Konaseema districts panic as floods continue. Officials on alert in West Godavari, water level at Bhadrachalam 43ft, Polavaram 11.6m, SAC barrage 10.5ft. CWC warns of further rise due to upstream projects, rains & overflowing streams. Teams from Revenue, Fire, NDRF, SDRF, Medical & Transport monitoring situation.…

The Hindu

After a deficient June, southwest monsoon gets active over most of Karnataka

Rainfall in Karnataka has picked up in July, with flooding reported in coastal, Malnad, and northern districts. IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in coastal Karnataka and light rain in Bengaluru. Rainfall is normal in coastal and North-interior Karnataka, and expected to become normal in South-interior Karnataka soon. Six…

The Independent UK

Heavy rains in Afghanistan and Pakistan unleash flash floods that killed dozens of people

Officials say heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan has killed at least 31 people and left dozens missing over the past three days

The Independent UK

Police narrow search for infant lost in flash flood, after 2-year-old sister's body found

Search teams in Pennsylvania were focusing on one underwater area Sunday as they try to find a 9-month-old boy swept away in a flash flood

The Hindu

Incessant rains continue to pound Malnad region

Heavy rains in Malnad region cause flooding, landslides, tree uprooting, bridge submerging. Minister K.J. George inspects rain-hit areas, assures sufficient funds for restoration. Average of 55mm rainfall in 24hrs, highest of 216mm at Agumbe. Rivers Tunga, Bhadra, Hemavati in spate, water level in reservoirs rising.

The Guardian - UK

UK weather: flood alerts in northern England as rain hits sports events

Downpours affect Open golf tournament and fourth Ashes Test and festivalgoers also drenched

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