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Our cities will need to harvest stormwater in an affordable and green way – here's how

When it rains, stormwater runs down surfaces like streets and parking lots and into drains. Most of the time, we see it as a problem because it can cause floods. Recent storms across eastern Australia created huge amounts of stormwater and flooding.

The Conversation

‘First line of defence’: mangroves – and mitigation - lost in Fiji’s tourism development

Mangroves, vital in protecting villages from environmental disasters, have been destroyed to build luxury hotels

The Guardian - AU

Abbey Wood: Heavy rain causes people to abandon their cars as flood alert issued for River Thames

Cars left stranded as roads in Abbey Wood and Plumstead flooded

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Tackling Chennai’s flood problem

The scale of floods in Chennai may be different in 2023, but the problem areas are the same

The Hindu

Flooding linked to 150,000 infant deaths

New research links more than 150,000 infant deaths to 30 monsoons in the South Asian country

Salon

Flood alerts issued across Scotland as yellow weather warning expanded

FLOOD alerts have been issued across Scotland with the Met Office also expanding yellow weather warnings.

The National (Scotland)

Shelter warning as Cyclone Jasper bears down on coast

People are bunkering down and authorities are on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses the Queensland coast as a category 2 system.

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Millennial Money: Would your documents survive a disaster? What to protect and how to do it

Floods, fires, historic storms — severe weather events are on the rise

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State government mulling over 2 options to address flooding in southern areas of Chennai

Govt contemplates two options to address Velachery flooding: "cut and cover" channel & regular dredging of Pallikaranai marsh. 2005 plan estimated at ₹63 crore, revised to ₹131.9 crore in 2010. 2012 plan dropped due to land acquisition cost. 2021 govt gave undertaking to HC not to dredge except to remove…

The Hindu

Snowfall, rain, gusty winds hit Northeast as Tennessee recovers from deadly tornadoes

A combination of heavy rain, snow, and wind is bringing threats of flooding and power outages to the Northeast

The Independent UK

Cyclone Michaung | Flood mitigation will become an electoral issue in Chennai: Ezhilan Naganathan

DMK's Thousand Lights MLA Dr. Ezhilan Naganathan faced angry constituents due to Cyclone Michaung's impact. He attended 3,718 calls, identified 43 low-lying spots, and set up shelter homes, community kitchens, and flood relief coordination committees. He drew inspiration from CM M.K. Stalin's hands-on approach to natural disasters. He believes Chennai's…

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — December 11, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Hindu

MSMEs complain about repeated flooding, Minister says he will hold meeting with them

MSMEs in Chennai and its surrounding districts suffer from flooding in industrial estates, with little done to address the issue. Losses of ₹30-160 crore have been reported, and the government is holding meetings with insurance firms and bankers to help. Solutions are needed to prevent further losses.

The Hindu

Home Insurance concept yet to pick up despite repeated floods in Chennai

Chennai has seen two major floods in 8 yrs, yet home insurance uptake low due to lack of awareness. IRDAI launched Bharat Griha Raksha policy from Apr 2021, offering 20% cover for contents. Premiums vary from ₹25-40/lakh/yr, making it affordable. Insurance covers water marks, painting charges.

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Cyclone Michaung | Cash relief likely to cover 25 to 30 lakh families in T.N.

TN govt to provide ₹6K relief to 25-30L families in Chennai & 3 districts. Distribution to be done via fair price shops. Relief to cost ₹1,500 cr. Govt to focus on those whose livelihoods have been affected. Detailed order to be out Mon. Distribution likely to begin in a week.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | T.N. government could take 2015 model as blueprint for issuing duplicate documents

Successful special camps organised in Chennai and its surroundings in December 2015 to issue duplicate documents to flood-affected people could serve as blueprint for the Tamil Nadu government in the aftermath of cyclone Michaung.

The Guardian - AU

Record-breaking heatwave eases as two months’ worth of rain soaks parts of South Australia

Southerly buster sweeps up the NSW coast bringing thunderstorms and dropping temperatures by up to 10C

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | Palaniswami holds Stalin responsible for ‘lack of preparedness’

AIADMK leaders blame CM Stalin for lack of preparedness to tackle Cyclone Michaung-induced situation. They urge govt to pay compensation to farmers, industrial units & provide essential commodities. V.K. Sasikala demands higher compensation than 2015.

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Official attributes damage to second crest gate at Gundlakamma to rusting of bolts

Official attributes damage to second crest gate at Gundlakamma to rusting of bolts. The government had finalised tenders on December 7, 2023, under which repair of all the 15 crest gates of the reservoir was sought to be undertaken with an estimated expenditure of ₹9.4 crore, says Chief Engineer Muralinatha…

The Hindu

Second crest gate of Gundlakamma reservoir partially damaged due to flash floods triggered by cyclone Michaung

Second crest gate of Gundalakamma reservoir partially damaged due to flash floods triggered by cyclone Michaung. With officials releasing water from the other gates, farms downstream have been inundated. AIKS blames government for not undertaking repairs to all the gates on a permanent basis as promised by Water Resources Minister…

The Guardian - UK

UK weather: Met Office issues yellow alerts for rain and wind

Dozens of flood warnings in place as Britain and Ireland hit by fifth named storm since September

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces ₹6,000 as relief amount to all flood-affected families

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announces relief of ₹6,000 for families affected by Cyclone Michaung, increased solatium to ₹5 lakh, and compensation for huts, crops, livestock, and fishermen. 25,000 sanitation workers and 51 lakh food packets have been supplied to affected districts.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | Anger swells against political parties for inadequate response during floods in Chennai

Public anger in Chennai over post-cyclone situation is high, with elected representatives facing backlash. Gap between reality & expectations of State govt's storm-water drain project has caused confusion & frustration. Councillors' prompt response in some wards has improved rapport between people & elected reps.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | T.N. Health Department issues post-flood advisory

TN govt taking efforts to prevent water-borne/vector-borne diseases post-Cyclone Michaung. Advised to take precautions, seek healthcare, use safe drinking water, inform health helpline if private tanker lorry collecting water from open pools. Clean sumps/OHTs, give Measles Rubella vaccination, remove garbage/decaying material, remove stagnant water, dispose dead animals/birds. Contact 24x7 health…

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung | ATMs affected by waterlogging, power cuts

Chennai's Cyclone Michaung-induced waterlogging & power cuts have caused ATM issues, leading to cash-only payments. Data shows 4,560 ATMs in Chennai, 1,222 in Chengalpattu, 1,336 in Kancheepuram & 1,536 in Tiruvallur. 55% of ATMs are live & 90% will be in a week. Managed Service Providers have a contingency plan…

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