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Met Eireann issue Status Orange thunderstorm warning as Ireland to be battered with 'torrential rain'

Thunderstorm activity is expected. However, due to the sporadic nature of development, not all areas will be affected

Irish Mirror

Six northern provinces, Ayutthaya still flooded

Parts of six northern provinces are still under water as a result of heavy rain brought by tropical storm Mulan - now downgraded to a tropical depression over Vietnam - the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Dublin weather: Thunderstorms and 'torrential rain' to end heatwave after record-breaking scorcher

The heatwave is set to come to a dramatic end as forecasters warn of flooding and torrential rain

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River torrent kills 7 in China amid widespread heavy rains

Chinese authorities say seven people were killed by a torrent of water that came rushing down a river in a popular recreational spot following mountain rains in southwestern China's Sichuan province

The Independent UK

Yamuna water level in Delhi recedes below danger mark

Downward trend likely to continue in Yamuna water level

The Hindu

Heavy rain spurs flood warnings

Tropical depression Mulan has dumped a significant amount of rainwater into 35 dams triggering warnings of a potential spillover from some, says the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).

Bangkok Post

Flood warnings as heavy rains fall across Tasmania, threatening to break records for August

It is not official yet, but weather experts say Sunday's heavy rains across Tasmania look to have broken records for all-time biggest downpours in a number of locations.

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Godavari flood begins to recede in Andhra Pradesh

Many tribal habitations still remain cut off along the Sabari

The Hindu

Extreme rain lands another body blow to backwater tourism in Kerala

Houseboat sector, just recovering from the COVID-19 lull, reports heavy cancellations

The Hindu

UK weather: Thunderstorm warning with 'torrential rain' sparks flood fears after drought

The Met Office has issued a new slew of yellow thunderstorm warnings covering huge swathes of the UK for Monday and Tuesday, with "torrential rain" meaning floods are a real possibility

Daily Mirror

Kalaburagi DC issues flood warning

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The Hindu

Tropical Storm Meari hammers Japan with heavy rainfall, wind

Japanese weather officials say Tropical Storm Meari is unleashing heavy rains on the main island of Honshu as it heads northward toward the capital, Tokyo

The Independent UK

Godavari floodwaters begins to recede in Andhra Pradesh

However, second warning remain in force at Bhadrachalam and Dowleswaram, impacting agency and Godavari delta.

The Hindu

Yamuna swells further in Delhi; evacuation efforts being intensified

Delhi flood control room said the water level breached the danger mark and reached 205.99 metres on August 13 morning

The Hindu

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Rain water pours into casinos as Las Vegas streets are flooded by freak monsoon

Rainwater fell through the ceiling onto the heads of diners in a restaurant at Caesars hotel and casino, while water also poured in through a ceiling at the Planet Hollywood casino

Bangkok Post

Provinces on alert for more floods

Flood alerts have been issued in 11 provinces, including Bangkok, after severe runoff unleashed by Tropical Storm Mulan flowed downstream from the North, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.

The Independent UK

2 dead amid 'restless' monsoon-season flooding in Las Vegas

The National Weather Service is calling this the most “restless” summer monsoon season in the Las Vegas area in a decade

The Hindu

Vijayawada: Low-lying areas in Krishna and NTR districts inundated

4.4 lakh cusecs of water discharged at Prakasam Barrage

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Kodagu: 193 bridges damaged in rain so far this year

Even as the rain situation has not fully eased in Kodagu with reports of landslides and damage to public and private properties being reported in the district, a total of 193 bridges were damaged in the rain havoc so far from June 1 this year.

The Hindu

A.P. braces to tackle flood as Godavari inches close to third warning level

24 tribal habitations affected in Eluru district

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan ‘seriously concerned’ about London flood risk following drought

Sadiq Khan has said he is “seriously concerned” London may experience severe flash flooding following the extended period of dry weather, with the capital “unprepared” for the heavy rain that may yet come.

The Independent UK

FEMA faces criticism for response as flood death count grows

The number of people who died as a result of flash flooding in eastern Kentucky has risen to 39

France 24

Seoul floods highlight dangers of 'Parasite'-style semi-basement housing

The deadly floods that swept through South Korea on August 8 and 9 have shed light on the dangers of living in "banjiha", semi-underground basement dwellings common in Seoul. Four people died in their banjiha after being trapped by the rising waters. Our Observer, who like more than 200,000 families…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Seasonal Floods Destroy Over 2,500 Homes in Eastern Sudan

Deadly seasonal floods have collapsed more than 2,500 houses in eastern Sudan, state news has reported, leaving thousands homeless in an already impoverished region. Another 546 houses were partially destroyed by torrential rains in River Nile province, SUNA news agency said late on Thursday. Since the start of the rainy…

Inverse

Will Miami exist in 2050? 4 strategies could keep U.S. coastal cities afloat

By studying decades of housing data, researchers confirmed that cities have increasingly built into areas vulnerable to sea level rise. Since these patterns vary by U.S. region, the data can also point to custom solutions fit for cities based on their histories. This study is among the first to assess…

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