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Jun32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Assam Floods Affect 5.35 Lakh; Death Toll at 11, CM Warns of ‘Water Bomb’ Risk from Dam Release

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The flood situation in Assam has turned dire, affecting over 5.35 lakh people across 22 districts, as relentless rainfall and swollen rivers continue to wreak havoc. The death toll from floods and landslides has risen to 11, while two persons remain missing. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), a total of 5,15,039 people across 1,254 villages in 65 revenue circles have been hit. Sribhumi is the worst-affected district with 1.94 lakh people impacted, followed by Cachar (77,961) and Nagaon (67,880). Fifteen rivers are currently in spate, including the Brahmaputra flowing above danger level at Neamatighat and Tezpur and Barak, Subansiri, Dhansiri, Kopili, and others. Embankments have been breached in three locations and damaged in two more, while crop dama...

May312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

May 2025 turns wet and wild: record rains, rare floods, and farm losses sweep India

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May in India is usually a story of blistering sun and relentless heatwaves, but 2025 has rewritten that script in dramatic fashion. Instead of scorching temperatures, this month has brought persistent downpours, thunderstorms, and unseasonal weather to vast swathes of the country a rare and remarkable shift from the norm. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the surprising spell of rain is a result of two powerful factors converging: an earlier-than-usual arrival of southwest monsoon winds and an unusually high frequency of western disturbances (WDs). Between five and seven of these extratropical weather systems which usually affect northwestern India during winter were recorded in May alone, well above average. This extended activity of WDs into the pre-monsoon se...

May312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Niger state reels as floods kill 117 and submerge thousands of homes

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Catastrophic flooding has left a trail of devastation across Niger state, where at least 117 people have been confirmed dead and more than 3,000 homes have been submerged. The death toll, which surged dramatically within a day, highlights the growing severity of seasonal floods in the region. The disaster struck two communities hardest, where torrential rainfall on Wednesday night into early Thursday morning caused rivers to overflow, inundating residential areas and sweeping away structures. The impact has been overwhelming, with dozens still unaccounted for and entire neighborhoods now under water. This tragedy bears grim similarities to Nigeria’s 2022 floods, the deadliest in over a decade, which claimed more than 600 lives and displaced approximately 1.4 million people across the...

May262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Torrential rain floods New South Wales: Regional towns brace for worsening emergency

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Heavy rainfall continues to batter the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, causing widespread flooding and prompting urgent warnings across affected areas. Rivers have burst their banks and are spilling across floodplains, putting entire communities under flood watch. As the rain tracks further south, more regions are bracing for potential devastation. This unfolding weather disaster highlights how susceptible rural catchments and regional populations are to extreme rainfall events, especially in the wake of similar flooding earlier this year in western Queensland. The crisis serves as a crucial reminder of the different challenges faced by rural Australia compared to its urban centres during such emergencies. Rural regions face unique vulnerabilities The Mid No...

May132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Flood Horror in DR Congo: 100+ Dead as Torrential Rains Ravage South Kivu

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Fizi Territory submerged as deadly floods destroy homes, trigger disease fears amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis More than 100 people have been confirmed dead in the Fizi territory of South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after torrential rains triggered catastrophic floods over the weekend. The relentless downpour began late Friday and continued through Saturday, submerging entire villages and wiping out homes. According to local officials, flash floods devastated the Kasaba locality, destroying at least 150 houses, leaving hundreds homeless and entire families missing. The death toll, still provisional, is expected to rise as rescue operations continue in remote and inaccessible areas. Fears Mount Over Health Crisis Amid Ongoing Rainfall The pro...

Apr112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Kuwait Climate Crossroads: How Extreme Heat and Floods Are Exposing Gaps in Urban Planning and Risk Management

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As climate change accelerates, the Middle East is heating up nearly twice as fast as the global average and Kuwait is at the centre of this alarming trend. Countries on the Arabian Peninsula, including Kuwait, are projected to face temperature increases of 3–4°C decades earlier than much of the world. In fact, this shift is no longer theoretical it's already happening. Kuwait recorded a sweltering 54°C in 2016, one of the hottest temperatures ever documented worldwide. But heat isn’t the only hazard the country faces. Kuwait is also witnessing more intense and unpredictable rainfall events, leading to severe flash floods in cities like Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai, and Kuwait City. This dangerous mix of extreme heat and flash floods is creating multi-hazard scenarios that are pushing Kuwait’s ...

Apr82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Warmer Earth Bringing Wetter Storms Fueling Deadly Floods Across U.S

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A powerful storm has swept across the central and southern United States, triggering deadly tornadoes and record-breaking floods from Arkansas to Michigan. So far, eight people have been confirmed dead, and more than 33 million are under flood watches across 11 states. The national weather service has warned of a “life-threatening, catastrophic, and potentially historic flash flood event” in the coming days. Rescue efforts are already underway, including in Nashville, Tennessee, where emergency teams have been saving people stranded by fast-rising waters. As the storm continues to move slowly through the region, experts say the worst may still be ahead, with soils already soaked and more rain on the way. While detailed scientific studies are still needed to confirm how much climate c...

Apr82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

How Cities Can Turn Flood Threats Into Beautiful, Life-Saving Solutions

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As extreme weather becomes more frequent, deadly, and expensive, cities across the world are reimagining how to protect their communities not just with concrete walls, but with green spaces, tunnels, and public parks that double as lifesaving infrastructure. From shiny blue skateboarding rinks that turn into stormwater pools to flood-absorbing tunnels that still keep traffic flowing, the future of disaster resilience is not just about survival it’s about smarter, more beautiful, and more livable urban design. A 2021 report by the First Street Foundation found that one in four critical infrastructure systems in the U.S from hospitals and airports to fire stations and streets are at risk of being knocked out by flooding in today’s climate. And as sea levels rise and storms intensify, t...

Mar142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Alters Rainfall and Flood Patterns Differently Over Time Scales

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A new study has revealed that climate change influences short-term and long-term rainfall and flooding in different ways, shedding light on how rising temperatures impact local and regional water systems. Researchers from Austria have provided the first comprehensive analysis of this relationship, using over a century of high-quality weather data. Their findings, now published in Nature, have global implications for understanding how floods may intensify in different regions. The study, led by Prof. Günter Blöschl of TU Wien (Vienna), shows that short-duration rainfall events lasting just a few hours have increased by 15% in the last 30-40 years. The main driver behind this increase is rising temperatures caused by climate change. Warmer air holds more moisture, while increased groun...

Mar32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods in Himachal’s Kangra, Villages Cut Off as Roads Blocked and Homes Damaged

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A cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district has caused flash floods, leaving villages cut off and damaging homes, roads, and vehicles. The worst-affected area is Luwai village in the remote Chhota Bhanghal valley. Heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has led to landslides and rising water levels. Four vehicles were buried under debris, while 14 houses and a middle school building suffered severe damage. Power supply poles have been uprooted, leaving many villages without electricity. Landslides and fallen trees have blocked roads, stopping traffic in areas like Multhan, Luhardi, Barot, and Kothi Kohar. Hundreds of vehicles are stranded as roads remain covered with snow and large rocks. To prevent further damage, authorities have opened the floodgates of two hydroelectric p...