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Assam spent Rs 1,500 crore on embankments in 3 years, but it does little to control flooding

On July 7, as devastating floods hit Assam, claiming at least eight lives and affecting more than 220,000 people across 3,446 villages, a war of words ensued between state water resource minister Pijush Hazarika and academician Mitul Baruah on X over the effectiveness of embankments in flood control.

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Vermont opens flood recovery centers as it awaits decision on federal help

Vermont has opened the first of four flood recovery centers while officials waited to find out whether the state qualifies for federal help

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OPINION - Listen to the mystic asparagus: only Michelle Obama can beat Donald Trump

You may have got the impression that the Democratic nomination is in the bag for Kamala Harris: what with all the celebrity endorsements and the flood of donations into the Biden war chest she inherited. But no. Hold fire.

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Assam Floods: 511 wild animals died in past five years

A total of 847 wild animals were affected by floods in Assam in the past five years, out of which 511 animals were reported as dead. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Sexist' Falsehoods Target Kamala Harris After Biden Drops Out

Doctored images, sexual slurs, racial innuendos -- false narratives around Kamala Harris surged online as she emerged as the Democratic frontrunner in the US presidential race, with researchers warning of an incoming flood of gendered disinformation.

International Business Times

Ozempic knockoffs flood US market thanks to ‘blind spot’ in FDA rules

Pharmacy alliance president counters that ‘it’s an intentional policy’ so patients don’t go without medication

The Guardian - US

Urban greening in Africa will help to build climate resilience – planners and governments need to work with nature

Nature-based solutions are actions that use nature to solve environmental problems. Examples in cities would be setting up a wetland near a group of buildings to absorb floodwater, or building permeable pavements.

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Buckingham Palace: Two miles of 'dangerous' electrical cables ripped out to stop a devastating fire

The risk of a blaze and flood were the initial focus of a ten-year refurbishment programme

Evening Standard

Key Democratic donors back Harris but others warn against ‘coronation’

Some top backers throw weight behind Harris amid flood of grassroots donations but others pointedly decline to do so

The Guardian - US

Assam: Floods claim lives of 215 animals including 13 one-horned rhinos at Kaziranga National Park

The flood in Assam has claimed lives of 215 animals including 13 one-horned rhinos at Kaziranga National Park this year so far. Read further on Dynamite News:

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$50m program to reduce flooding and improve transport links in Wallsend

Newcastle council to spend $50m in Wallsend over five years.

Newcastle Herald

Bridge Collapse In China Leaves 12 Dead, 31 Missing

Tragic bridge collapse in Shanxi, China, amidst severe flooding. President Xi Jinping calls for comprehensive rescue efforts. Widespread impact of floods i...

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Toronto Floods Cause Chaos, Cleanup Underway

Toronto faces aftermath of major flooding with cleanup underway. Prime Minister Trudeau calls for improved infrastructure to combat climate change impacts.

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Ontario floods: How nature-based solutions can promote effective flood management

This week, large areas of Ontario experienced severe flooding that caused widespread power outages, water damages and disruption. Severe rainfall events are not new, but they are becoming more frequent and costly due to human-caused climate change.

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Sam Altman’s $27m mansion is plagued with a flooded infinity pool and raw sewage dumps

The owner has already spend "hundreds of thousands" of dollars on repairs, with the latest issues expected to cost up to $4 million to rectify.

The Independent UK

Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England's longest rail trail, a year after floods

The longest rail trail in New England is open this summer for bike riders, hikers, horseback riders and others

The Guardian - UK

Londoners should be charged for paving gardens, says climate resilience report

Review says capital needs new reservoir, better flood defences and ‘heat plan’ for vulnerable people

The Independent UK

Flooding on highway in Toronto as torrential rain hits city

A major highway, several thoroughfares and a key transit hub were flooded in Canada’s largest city after torrential rain Toronto, while power outages were reported in multiple areas

The Independent UK

Vermont governor urges residents to report flood damage to the state for FEMA determination

Vermont's governor is urging residents to report any damage from last week’s flooding to the state, even if they plan to do repairs themselves, so that counties can meet the threshold for individual federal assistance

The Guardian - US

Residents of Illinois town evacuate as officials warn of ‘imminent’ dam failure

Nashville and surrounding areas have been hit by severe storms and flooding, overwhelming city’s infrastructure

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How to flood-proof your garden - 6 ways to protect it from what experts predict will be one of the wettest summers on record

Don’t let your garden suffer this summer

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