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Heavy rain floods New Jersey roads, leaves 5,600 without power; vehicles stuck in rising waters

Heavy rain triggered flash flood warnings across parts of New Jersey on Sunday, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without power and causing flooding on roads in several areas.

The Times of India · Sep 13

Tejashwi Yadav accuses Centre of 'stepmotherly' treatment in Bihar flood relief

Tejashwi Yadav criticises the Centre's alleged stepmotherly treatment of Bihar regarding flood relief. He stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi provides quick assurances for Gujarat's flood situations. Yadav mentioned writing to the Prime Minister demanding national disaster status and financial aid. He questioned the Bihar Chief Minister's ability to secure central…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

India sends first consignment of Bailey bridge components to flood-hit Nepal

India has sent the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to flood-hit Betrawati in Nepal, aimed at restoring connectivity in the area. More components are expected to arrive in the coming days.

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Bihar flood situation grim, over 47 lakh affected across 15 districts

Bihar's flood situation remains grim, affecting over 47 lakh people across fifteen districts. The Ganga and its tributaries continue flowing above danger levels, causing embankment breaches. Officials are working to repair breaches and prevent further water entry into residential areas. Community kitchens and relief camps are providing essential services to…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Nepal floods: how measuring snow in the Himalayas could help avoid future disasters

The massive and deadly floods on the Nepal-Tibet border are a stark reminder of why the world needs to constantly update its understanding of the fragile ecosystem in the Himalayas.

The Conversation · Sep 11

Floods and droughts are both signs of water insecurity – they show up in these four places

After the UK’s hottest ever summer on record, when much of the country has experienced a fraction of its normal levels of rain, many regions continue to be in drought. This water crisis has led to parched reservoirs and widespread hosepipe bans. Yet early autumn heat has been making way…

The Conversation · Sep 11

Netherlands' 9km flood barrier triggered "sand hunger," shrinking tidal flats

The Netherlands built one of the world’s most ambitious flood defences after the devastating North Sea flood of 1953. Completed in 1986, the 9-kilometre Eastern Scheldt Barrier was designed to protect hundreds of thousands of people while keeping the estuary open to tides and saltwater. But the engineering solution created…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Red Alert in the U.S. Central Corridor: Historic Droughts and Floods Threaten from Texas to Chicago

From a 46-day Texas drought to a 113-year flood record in Indiana and Chicago's maxed reservoirs — why this corridor can't stop flooding.

Latin Times · Sep 11

Pennsylvania’s aging levees are under pressure from scarce funding and severe weather

Pennsylvania has over 180 levees that span approximately 155 miles (255 kilometers) and keep its rivers from flooding. They protect about 158,000 people and US$26.2 billion in property across the state, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Conversation · Sep 10

JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha flags Bihar's water concerns, opposes renewal of Ganga water treaty with B'desh

JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the Centre not to renew the Ganga water treaty. He alleged Bihar's water share has been stolen for three decades. The treaty signed in 1996 governs dry-season water flows at Farakka Barrage. Bangladesh receives 1,500 cumecs while Bihar gets only 400 cumecs. Jha linked…

The Economic Times · Sep 10