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Historic flooding prompts evacuations and water rescues in Indiana

Authorities in Indianapolis have already rescued dozens of people as floodwaters rise along the White River

The Independent UK · Aug 15

‘Unprecedented’ rain kills five in Japan as thousands stranded at airport

Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 after flooding, landslide warnings and power outages in Chiba prefecture

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Thousands stranded at Japan's Narita airport after record rain kills four

TOKYO — Record rainfall left thousands of travellers stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday as flooding in the surrounding area disrupted transport, knocked out power ​to homes and ⁠claimed at least four lives.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14

Powerful storms in US midwest leave three dead and 800,000 without power

Winds of more than 80mph, severe flooding and tornadoes swept through Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky

The Guardian - US · Aug 12

Govt boosts flood-response funds

Deputy prime ministers will each receive 100 million baht in emergency funding to tackle flooding and prepare for drought across the nation.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

In 2023, Hoboken opened a 5.4-acre park on a former industrial site; its playgrounds and lawns can hold up to 2 million gallons of stormwater

ResilienCity Park has officially opened in Hoboken, transforming a former industrial zone into a vital green space. This innovative park not only offers recreational facilities but also enhances the city's defense against severe flooding. Employing both above and below-ground stormwater storage, it showcases efficient flood-control methods. Supported by federal, state,…

The Times of India · Aug 9

Nakhon Phanom flooded, South on alert

NAKHON PHANOM - Overnight downpours left submerged roads and inundated homes and businesses in this northeastern border province on Sunday, prompting emergency drainage operations.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9

In the 1960s, the U.S. government acquired nearly an entire Connecticut village for a reservoir; one woman remained under a life-tenancy agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built West Thompson Reservoir for flood control. This project involved acquiring land and demolishing nearly an entire village. One resident, Alice Fitts, remained in her home under a life-tenancy agreement. After her death, her house was demolished, erasing the last trace of the village.…

The Times of India · Aug 8

West American dams are on the verge of shutting down: Lack of maintenance is filling them with silt faster than ever, making the great structures obsolete

The accumulation of sediment in reservoirs across the American West represents a significant challenge for water resource management. Since the early 20th century, thousands of dams have been constructed to provide essential services, including hydro-electric power, irrigation for agriculture, and reliable municipal water supplies. However, these structures naturally trap the…

The Times of India · Aug 5

Water scarcity in Scotland likely to continue despite flood alerts, experts warn

Companies facing water restrictions include Fisheries Management Scotland, NFU Scotland, the Scotch Whisky Association and Scottish Golf

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5