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Let me serve the people, will definitely reply you at appropriate time: Punjab CM to opposition

PATIALA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday slammed the opposition for politicising a natural catastrophe and said that he is busy in ensuring relief for the Punjabis and will give befitting reply to them at an appropriate time.

The Times of India

Stories Big Media missed: Sexual assault in Manipur and, as always, climate reporting

News of the floods and devastation caused by the incessant rain in north India has predictably pushed Manipur onto the backburner – but it should not remain there. It is incumbent for the media to focus on the violence in the state, as I have argued in an earlier column.

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Climate change is increasing stress on thousands of aging dams across the US

Heavy rainfall in the Northeast on June 9-11, 2023, generated widespread flooding, particularly in New York’s Hudson Valley and in Vermont. One major concern was the Wrightsville Dam, built in 1935 on the Winooski River north of Vermont’s capital city, Montpelier. The reservoir behind the dam rose to within 1…

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Northern Railways cancel train operations as precautionary measure amid flash floods

Amid heavy rain and flash floods, Northern Railway has suspended train services as a precautionary measure due to the flood-like situation. Read furtjher on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Floods: Water reaches Red Fort, Ring Road submerged as Yamuna continues in spate

Due to the rise in the water level of Yamuna and resultant inundation of low-lying areas, traffic movement has been impaired on Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road) between IP Flyover and Chandgi Ram Akhara and many other routes. Must read full story on Dynamite News:

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Record monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people in northern India this week

Officials say that record monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people in northern India this week

The Independent UK

Yamuna water level continues to rise in Delhi, CM Kejriwal calls it ‘emergency’

The water level of Yamuna at 9 a.m. on Thursday in Delhi was 208.51 metres and it is expected to rise further to 208.75 by 5 p.m., according to Central Water Commission data.

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Flood Insurance: What It Costs and Why You Need It

What to know about getting separate flood insurance, including the costs and coverage.

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‘Everything got wrecked’: Vermont city begins cleanup after devastating flood

Debris from wrecked homes and businesses fills Montpelier’s streets two days after Winooski River broke banks amid heavy rain

The Guardian - US

Data | Record rainfall: Chandigarh, Kullu see wettest days in history

In July this year, 10 tributaries in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand surpassed their highest-ever flood levels

The Hindu

Delhi: Kejriwal writes to Amit Shah, seeks limited water release from Hathni Kund barrage

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the increased water level in the Yamuna River, seeking his intervention in the release of limited water from the Hathni Kund barrage in Haryana. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Americans warned not to swim or drive in hazardous flood waters

Residents face toxic and drowning hazards as officials in Vermont and Massachusetts survey damage from devastating inundation

The Guardian - US

"10 dead...toll may increase": Haryana CM Khattar conducts aerial survey of rain-affected areas

As many as 10 people have died due to floods in Haryana triggered by incessant rains in the state, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Wednesday adding that the toll could increase. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Arkansas warned over ‘life-threatening’ flash floods; Florida ocean temperatures hit record high – as it happened

California governor launches campaign aimed at protecting residents from extreme heat; US president says extreme heat and floods linked to climate

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Delhi Police imposes prohibitory orders in flood-prone areas, Yamuna level rises

In a bid to ensure the safety of the public, Delhi Police on Wednesday imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in flood-prone areas of the national capital as preventive measures. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MotoGP: Aprilia To Set Up Exclusive Grandstand At 2023 San Marino GP

Aprilia will be setting up an exclusive grandstand at the San Marino GP in Misano. A portion of the proceeds will go to the flood victims of the region.

The Hindu

‘Avoid unnecessary journeys’: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in view of incessant rainfall in State

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on July 12, requested the people of the state and the pilgrims to avoid unnecessary journeys in view of continuous rainfall in the state.

The Hindu

Rain havoc | Relief measures going on war footing in Punjab and Haryana

Relief measures underway in Punjab, Haryana as floods cause destruction and death toll rises to 15. Haryana CM Khattar, Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala and former CM Hooda visit affected areas to assess situation. Medical camps set up, Rapid Response Teams formed.

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The Hindu

Swollen Yamuna poses a danger to many low-lying areas in Delhi

The Yamuna river in Delhi swelled to 207.25 metres and was flowing precariously close to the all-time record level of 207.49 metres reached in 1978, government agencies said on Wednesday.

Dynamite News

Himachal Pradesh: Incessant rain, flash floods ravage Manali

Incessant rain, which has led to flash floods and landslides, has caused significant damage in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Vermont slowly turns to recovery after being hit by flood from slow-moving storm

Floodwaters are receding in Vermont cities and towns pummeled by a storm that delivered two months of rain in two days this week

The Guardian - US

Geological mystery in California as homes slowly slide into canyon

Cause of landslide that destroyed a dozen homes remains unclear as officials say nothing can be done to stop descent

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker proclaims disaster after record-setting area rainfall, downstate tornadoes ‘to mobilize every available resource’

The governor’s disaster proclamation opens up additional state resources and workers to help out after a derecho swept central Illinois June 29 and flash flooding hit Cook County July 2.

The Independent UK

Things to know about a landslide that has destroyed homes in Southern California

Leaders of a Southern California city hit by a destructive landslide are planning to vote on a resolution to declare a local emergency

Zenger

Ongoing Severe Weather Alert: Thunderstorms, High Winds, And Flooding Expected

Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Central US as Summer Weather Intensifies

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