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Mental health 'stripped away' amid rolling disasters

Farmers are in a constant cycle of disaster adaptation, preparation and recovery, with increasing pressures forcing many to consider leaving the land.

AAP · Aug 19

Runoff reaches downstream districts of Nan, two killed

NAN - The Interior Ministry has warned people living along the rising Nan River in this northern province to move their belongings and bedridden relatives to safe places to escape the runoff from upstream Pua district.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

In 1992, Congress backed a plan to restore Florida’s Kissimmee River after decades of flood control. 28 years later, wetlands and wildlife were returning

For much of its history, Florida’s Kissimmee River did not run in a straight line. It wandered through central Florida, spreading across a broad floodplain that filled with water during the rainy season. That slow, shifting landscape supported fish, wetland plants and large numbers of birds. Then, in the 1960s,…

The Times of India · Aug 19

Political row erupts over exclusion of BJD MLAs from Odisha CM Majhi's flood tour

BJD legislators in Jajpur allege they were sidelined during Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's flood visit. Local MLA Sujata Sahu filed a police complaint against BJP workers for alleged misbehavior. She stated the district collector had invited her to join the Chief Minister's tour. The Chief Minister visited flood-affected areas…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

CM Majhi visits flood-hit Jajpur, Bhadrak districts as over 7.85 lakh affected in Odisha

Odisha's Chief Minister undertook a boat ride to reach inundated villages in Jajpur district. The flood situation remains grim, affecting over 7.85 lakh people across several districts. The state government has deployed rescue teams and opened relief camps for evacuated citizens. Meanwhile, a political row erupted over alleged exclusion of…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Stranded Travellers, Evacuated Homes and Water Rationing as Extreme Weather Grips Two Continents

Extreme weather events, including floods in Japan and wildfires in England, have disrupted life across Europe and Asia, highlighting the urgent need for climate action and adaptation strategies.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing Monday, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding possible from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Hurricane Lala ravages Hawaii: 130,000 without power, homes swept away as floods rise

Nearly 130,000 utility customers lost electricity after Hurricane Lala weakened. Flooded roads and damaged homes created dangerous travel conditions for residents. Heavy rain continued to batter parts of the state, complicating restoration efforts. Officials urged residents to remain indoors as dangerous conditions persisted. The storm's close approach caused major disruptions…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Floodwaters in Odisha hit Kendrapara school, over 300 students affected

Floodwaters inundated Kendrapara's Pattamundai Kulsahi Ashram School, affecting over 300 students. Authorities are implementing relief measures, including dry rations and community kitchens. Several blocks in Kendrapara and surrounding districts are currently experiencing flood-like conditions. Rescue operations are underway with 79 teams deployed across affected areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast,…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Boy, 4, among six dead in Indiana after days of storms and record-setting flooding

The National Weather Service warned that heavy rain and flash flooding were still possible across central areas of the state, including Indianapolis, throughout the day

The Independent UK · Aug 16