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The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Pakistan floods: A health crisis of epic proportions

With 33 million people affected by flooding, increased risks of waterborne diseases and disrupted access to healthcare.

Al Jazeera

Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rain throws life out of gear in Srikakulam district

Nagavali receives 30,000 cusecs of water, followed by Bahuda with 20,000 cusecs; Irrigation officials discharging excess inflows from Gotta Barrage

The Hindu

Aust set for third consecutive La Nina

A rare third consecutive La Nina weather event has been declared after months of speculation by the Bureau of Meteorology, meaning a wet, humid summer is ahead.

AAP

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Saudi Arabia Launches Popular Campaign to Raise Funds for Pakistan Flood Victims

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center launched a public campaign in Saudi Arabia on Monday to raise funds to Pakistan after deadly floods. Donations can be made through KSRelief’s “Sahem” platform. KSRelief’s supervisor general Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said the center was organizing the campaign to support flood victims…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bureau of Meteorology declares third La Niña is officially under way for Australia

East coast communities prepare for more rain and floods as they enter relatively rare third year of climate event

The Guardian - AU

Flooding under control, says Anupong

Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said people should not fear major flooding in Bangkok and other provinces.

Bangkok Post

Free sandbags in Brisbane amid flood fears

Brisbane City Council is opening up four sandbagging stations for residents amid growing concerns about renewed floods inundating the city this summer.

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Overall situation under control: Anupong

Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda is playing down fears of major floods in Bangkok and several other parts of the country, saying the country's key reservoirs are still capable of receiving more water.

Bangkok Post

Culpability for the Pakistan floods rests with the Pakistani government and rich countries

Nearly a third of Pakistan still remains submerged after catastrophic flooding. The country’s administration has denied responsibility for the crisis and blamed wealthier nations that produce the bulk of global carbon emissions for the unfolding climate disaster.

The Conversation

Heavy rains, overwhelmed sewers, flooded basements are another Chicago tradition: ‘Not again’

Chicago Office of Emergency Management reports that as of Monday morning there were 1,485 service requests related to Sunday’s flooding. Seven viaducts were reported flooded, with 1,177 reports of water in basements.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bhadrachalam braces for exigency as Godavari in spate again

First flood warning issued; water level inching towards second warning

The Hindu

Gustnado destroys parts of Kasaragod taluk

Houses damaged, crops destroyed in whirlwind in Thrissur

The Hindu

BBMP begins demolition of illegal structures on storm-water drains

The exercise is being undertaken at 15 places in Mahadevapura

The Hindu

First flood warning for Godavari issued at Bhadrachalam

All 175 gates of Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowleswaram lifted

The Hindu

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Bhima in spate, causes damage to standing crops in Afzalpur

Veer, Ujjain dams receive heavy inflow following continuous rain in catchment area

Bangkok Post

Many Bangkok streets flooded

Downpours caused flooding of many streets in inner Bangkok on Monday evening, with the weather forecast for heavy rain to continue nationwide until Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Flood warning downstream from Chao Phraya dam

The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) on Monday warned of possible flooding downstream from the Chao Phraya dam later this week, with the river level expected to rise by 40-60 centimetres on Sept 16-17.

The Hindu

Inflow continue to be more than 9,500 cusecs at Bhavanisagar reservoir in Erode

The inflow was 9,800 cusecs and the discharge of surplus water into river Bhavani was 7,650 cusecs.

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Pakistan races to keep floodwaters out of power station that supplies millions

Authorities in Pakistan are scrambling to protect a vital power station supplying electricity to millions of people against a growing threat of flooding, officials said on Monday.

Dynamite News

Heavy rain lashes Maharashtra

Both Godavari and Manyad rivers have flooded. The India Meteorological Department has forecast possibility of rain in most places in the next two days in all the divisions of the state. Read more on Dynamite News

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago hit with most severe flooding in over 2 years: ‘It was just pouring down’

The North Side was slammed particularly hard, with some portions recording up to 5 inches of rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.

Bangkok Post

'Sink or swim' for new governor

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, who has now been in the position for three months, faces some major challenges if he wants to solve flood problems in the capital following four days of extremely heavy rainfall last week.

Bangkok Post

Troubled waters

Industry leaders are alert to heavier rainfall as flooding can deal a further blow to the economy, though many of them do not believe certain business activities will be drowned as happened in 2011.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart needs more time on the job

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sitttipunt has come under fire from critics over failing to solve flood problems in the capital after it was lashed with heavy rain last Tuesday night.

The Hindu

Telangana continues to battle rain fury; major projects discharge surplus flood

Allapalli in Bhadradri-Kothgudem district recorded extremely heavy rainfall of 35.1 cm over 24 hours

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