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Over 43 lakh people affected in 14 districts as flood wreaks havoc in Bihar

Over 43 lakh people are affected by Bihar floods across fourteen districts. Several rivers, including the Ganga, are flowing above their danger levels. Incessant rains and Nepal catchment rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow. The state has deployed rescue teams and is operating community kitchens for affected citizens. Light…

The Economic Times

‘Summer has shaken us’: Nepal’s flood disaster hits close to home in the shadow of melting Mont Blanc

A Chamonix local official says his town urgently needs to prepare for the dangers of falling chunks of glacier or rock.

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India ramps up Nepal flood relief with 8th aid flight, specialised tunnel team and forensic experts

India has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of devastating flash floods, delivering over 130 tons of relief material and deploying 54 expert personnel to support search, rescue, and forensic operations.

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The rebuilding in Nepal needs to start now. This is what worked after an earthquake a decade ago – and what to avoid

In the aftermath of the devastating flash floods in Nepal on August 26, the immediate priority was to save lives and meet the urgent needs of victims. But the relief efforts must also begin laying the foundations for the future.

The Conversation

Bodh Gaya Travel Guide: The Mahabodhi Temple, Monastery Quarter, and Months Indian Pilgrims Should Avoid

What the Mahabodhi Temple Actually Demands of YouThe Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya is one of the oldest brick structures in the Indian subcontinent, dating to the 5th-6th century CE, and it sits directly over the spot where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The tree standing there…

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In 2012, an English upland restoration project began fencing sheep out of Tebay Common

A transformative upland restoration initiative in Cumbria has brought new life to a sheep-grazed fell, with native trees being planted to stimulate the recovery of dormant seed banks and form enchanting ghost woodlands. This environmental project has witnessed the arrival of eleven new breeding bird species since 2016. Additionally, it…

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Grand Canyon National Park announces flash flood recovery plan as search for Texas man continues

‘These last nine days have been the hardest days that my family has endured,’ the hiker’s wife wrote in a Tuesday Facebook post

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An ocean away from Nepal, Sonia spends her spare time piecing together clues about missing flood victims: ‘I wanted to be useful’

Facebook groups are checking information from family and friends of the missing against Nepal’s police database in a task where success is bittersweet at best

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In 1976, a farmer planted trees to stop erosion and grew a forest decades later

A small planting on a South African farm in 1976 was meant to solve an immediate problem: stopping floodwater from washing away soil and threatening livestock. The spekboom cuttings survived, but their story did not end there. More than four decades later, the same hillside had become a valuable example…

The Times of India

Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge

Climate Council forecasts more than 267,000 coastal properties will be damaged by flooding by 2100, costing hundreds of billions of dollars

The Guardian - AU

During World War II, Oregon built an entire city for wartime laborers. Around 40,000 were living there before a flood erased it from the map within hours

Vanport was established as a temporary haven for wartime laborers near Portland, and it burgeoned into a vibrant community within a mere six years, accommodating thousands. Tragedy struck in 1948 when a catastrophic flood obliterated the city, leaving its residents scrambling for safety and new homes. Today, the area once…

The Economic Times

Asian Games athletes evacuated as heavy rain lashes Nagoya; Mayor rules out disruption

Torrential rain in Nagoya caused a brief evacuation of hundreds of athletes and officials. The heavy rainfall prompted authorities to issue an evacuation order for parts of the city. Subway and bus services were temporarily suspended, and flood warnings were issued. Officials are assessing damage to competition venues and facilities.…

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Record Rainfall And Flooding: Nagoya assesses damage after top alerts; Games set to go ahead

Nagoya, a city in Japan in began assessing the damage from record rainfall on Wednesday after Japan’s highest-level flood warning for the Shonai River was lowered overnight and evacuation instructions were withdrawn. Nagoya City said the Disaster Relief Act had been applied across the city from September 8, opening the…

The Times of India

Nearly 4,000 NYC students planted 100,000 plus beachgrass stalks to rebuild dunes and curb flooding

The National Wildlife Federation’s Resilient Schools and Communities programme has brought nearly 4,000 New York City public school students together to restore coastal dunes at Coney Island Creek Park. Since 2022, students, teachers and community members have planted more than 100,000 American beachgrass culms across 2.25 acres. The project aims…

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Nepal's flood disaster and the impact of climate change loom large in the icy shadow of Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc, western Europe's highest peak, is experiencing dramatic changes due to climate warming

The Times of India

5.3-magnitude quake hits Tibet as region reels from deadly flash floods

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet recently, following another tremor last week. Devastating flash floods hit the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26, causing widespread destruction. The disaster has raised concerns over the fragile Qinghai-Tibet Plateau environment. Rising temperatures and glacier melt are cited as contributing factors to the floods. Nepal's…

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Bihar floods: Over 35 lakh hit by deluge in 14 districts as Ganga crosses its highest flood mark

Bihar floods worsened Tuesday, impacting over 35 lakh people in fourteen districts. The Ganga River at Sultanganj surpassed its highest flood level, causing concern downstream. A boat capsized in Vaishali, resulting in one death and one person missing. Authorities are operating community kitchens and relief camps for affected residents. Rescue…

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Nepal flash floods: India's Embassy in Beijing asks families of missing nationals to submit DNA samples

Indian nationals missing after a mudslide and flood require DNA samples. Families must submit samples to the Indian Embassy in Beijing for identification. Chinese authorities can now receive and compare these crucial DNA samples. Blood samples from parents are prioritized, followed by spouses and children. Siblings and other relatives can…

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3 crucial mistakes which will kill your planning application

If you want to give your scheme the best possible chance of securing approval from your local authority, read this, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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Trump unleashes nightmare fuel AI army

The president flooded Truth Social with dystopian machines warriors, exploding ships and Space Force fantasy memes

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Bulletin world briefing: Six volcanoes erupt in Indonesia sparking travel chaos

Six volcanoes have erupted in Indonesia – here’s what to know Anger as ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ given hero’s funeral in Serbia Social media crackdown on people sending abuse to Nepal flood survivors Landslide threat after woman dies during torrential downpours in Japan Champagne production halves in France after heatwaves ruin…

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Saltwater flooding could radically change which crops are worth growing

Saltwater isn’t something most people associate with English farmland. But in parts of eastern England, it’s becoming a growing problem, and not just for crops, but for farm incomes too.

The Conversation

Fire and floods are usually treated as separate hazards. Portugal’s Pinhal Interior shows why they are part of the same cycle

Across southern Europe, increasingly extreme heat, wildfire and intense rainfall are forcing planners to consider how one event can alter the risk of the next. Portugal’s exceptionally wet winter and another summer of wildfire risk are an example of this. As a professor of architecture and climate change adaptation who…

Latin Times

Marie Just Got Downgraded — Here's Why California, Baja and the Grand Canyon Still Aren't in the Clear

Marie has weakened to a tropical storm, but Baja California Sur flooding, dangerous California surf and Southwest flash-flood risk continue this week.

The Independent UK

Social media crackdown on people sending abuse to Nepal flood survivors

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