Articles for Flooding

Heavy rainfalls and extreme heatwave warnings forecast for parts of Queensland
6 days, 15 hours ago

Heavy rainfalls and extreme heatwave warnings forecast for parts of Queensland

ABC  

Parts of Queensland have been submerged by flash flooding overnight, with more rainfall predicted in the next 24 hours, as towns in the north and west of the state brace for a severe-to-extreme heatwave. Senior meteorologist Felim Hanniffy said Warner north of Brisbane and areas to the north-west "received rainfalls of up to 150 millimetres". Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour …

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Yangtze 'digital twin' helps mitigate impact of flooding
1 week ago

Yangtze 'digital twin' helps mitigate impact of flooding

China Daily  

Ships pass the five-tier ship lock of the Three Gorges Project in October. The quality of these dikes is weaker and poses significant hidden dangers during flood defense, said Li Anqiang, deputy chief engineer of the Changjiang Institute of Survey, Planning, Design and Research Corporation of the Changjiang Water Resources Commission. On July 2, having calculated through the digital twin, …

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Yangtze 'digital twin' helps mitigate impact of flooding
1 week ago

Yangtze 'digital twin' helps mitigate impact of flooding

China Daily  

Ships pass the five-tier ship lock of the Three Gorges Project in October. The quality of these dikes is weaker and poses significant hidden dangers during flood defense, said Li Anqiang, deputy chief engineer of the Changjiang Institute of Survey, Planning, Design and Research Corporation of the Changjiang Water Resources Commission. On July 2, having calculated through the digital twin, …

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Tamil Nadu Rains: Heavy to very heavy rainfall in these places till December 19
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1 week, 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu Rains: Heavy to very heavy rainfall in these places till December 19

India Today  

Due to the ongoing vigorous Northeast monsoon, the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu until December 19. In an official statement, the IMD noted, "Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected on December 17 and 18, with isolated heavy rainfall likely from December 16 to 19." RAINFALL FORECAST: December 16: Heavy rain …

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Heavy rainfall triggers major flooding in Thoothukudi
1 week, 1 day ago

Heavy rainfall triggers major flooding in Thoothukudi

The Hindu  

Heavy rainfall for the third consecutive day led to major flooding and inundation in many areas in Thoothukudi district. The already persisting low pressure area brought heavy downpour to Thoothukudi from the late hours of Friday. In Thoothukudi city, heavy rainfall resulted in waterlogging in major areas such as TMB Colony, Rajiv Nagar, Thabal Thandhi Colony and Palayamkottai High Road. …

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Floods in Tiruchi
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1 week, 1 day ago

Floods in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

After the heavy downpour over the past two days, several parts of Tiruchi, especially residential areas, remain inundated on Saturday, throwing life out of gear. Meanwhile, Karumandapam and Selva Nagar areas continue to reel under the impact of heavy rain. Several houses flooded Viswas Nagar Extension Street and Manthoppu in Karumandapam were worst hit. If it rains again, Viswas Nagar …

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₹5 crore sanctioned to prevent flooding at Periyar Bus Stand, says Municipal Administration Minister Nehru in Tirunelveli
1 week, 2 days ago

₹5 crore sanctioned to prevent flooding at Periyar Bus Stand, says Municipal Administration Minister Nehru in Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister K.N. Nehru on Saturday announced that ₹5 crore has been allocated to commence the work at Periyar Bus Stand to prevent flooding during the monsoon season. Addressing the media in Tirunelveli, the Minister said that the district has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past two days causing flooding in various areas, including the Periyar …

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Rs 5,000-cr plan to prevent damage by heavy rains, flooding in Bengaluru
1 week, 2 days ago

Rs 5,000-cr plan to prevent damage by heavy rains, flooding in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: A permanent plan worth Rs 5,000 crore has been formulated to prevent the damage caused by heavy rains and flooding in areas under the jurisdiction of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, announced Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. The Minister explained that flood-prone areas in Bengaluru have been identified, and measures are being implemented to improve stormwater drains and residential …

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Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi seen for first time since their multi-million-pound Cotswolds home was hit by flooding
1 week, 4 days ago

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi seen for first time since their multi-million-pound Cotswolds home was hit by flooding

Daily Mail  

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have been pictured stepping out together for the first time since they moved from sunny California to the rain-sodden English countryside. Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have been pictured stepping out together for the first time since they moved from sunny California to the rain-sodden English countryside The couple …

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Urgent warning to eight US states as bomb cyclone is expected to cause hurricane-like conditions
1 week, 4 days ago

Urgent warning to eight US states as bomb cyclone is expected to cause hurricane-like conditions

Daily Mail  

An urgent weather warning has been issued for eight East Coast states with a bomb cyclone expected to unleash hurricane conditions in the region. Meteorologists predict that states from Maine to New York will see the worst impacts, with dangerous flooding and widespread power outages predicted to start on Wednesday evening. Five states are bracing for dangerous flooding and power …

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Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps
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1 week, 5 days ago

Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps

LA Times  

A tsunami from an underground volcano near Tonga hit the Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz on Jan, 15, 2022. But in Laguna Beach, advance knowledge of the tsunami hazard area shows that it’s relatively small, and walking a few blocks away could make a difference. Seal Beach and the surrounding area The tsunami hazard zone around Seal Beach, including …

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Atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone will bring messy, dangerous weather to East Coast
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1 week, 5 days ago

Atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone will bring messy, dangerous weather to East Coast

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S. East Coast is due for a whiplash-inducing stretch of weather that will be rainy, windy and potentially dangerous, due in part to an atmospheric river and developing bomb cyclone. The storm has the ability to hit New England hard because it could tap moisture from the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the U.S. Southeast, …

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Atmospheric river-fueled storm to slam the Northeast with wind and rain
1 week, 6 days ago

Atmospheric river-fueled storm to slam the Northeast with wind and rain

CNN  

CNN — A wide-reaching storm boosted by an atmospheric river was drenching the entire East Coast Wednesday with heavy rain and strong winds. Caleb Jones/AP This will be the first significant rain event for much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast since August, so while the atmosphere is loaded with flooding rainfall potential, the ongoing drought conditions in the region, including …

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Storm Darragh: Drivers warned over flooded roads after danger to life alert as UK set for 80mph winds and rain
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Storm Darragh: Drivers warned over flooded roads after danger to life alert as UK set for 80mph winds and rain

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly said Storm Darragh was an “evolving system” that …

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U.T. seeks Central assistance of ₹600 crore for flood relief
2 weeks, 3 days ago

U.T. seeks Central assistance of ₹600 crore for flood relief

The Hindu  

The Puducherry government has sought ₹600 crore as Central assistance to compensate for the damage caused by heavy downpour under the influence of Cyclone Fengal during last weekend. Raising the issue of compensation in separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said the rainfall under the influence of …

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More wild weather forecast for Queensland raises questions about how Brisbane drains handle intense rainfall
2 weeks, 4 days ago

More wild weather forecast for Queensland raises questions about how Brisbane drains handle intense rainfall

ABC  

Queensland is no stranger to wild and extreme weather events but, with intense rainfall causing sporadic flash flooding more often, locals are concerned stormwater infrastructure isn't up to scratch. Wet summer ahead The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting "wetter periods" this summer, with an increased risk of flash flooding across Queensland's south-east. "Some of the catchments in southern Queensland are …

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‘Flooding the zone’: War veteran slams Trump nominee to head Navy – who never served
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Flooding the zone’: War veteran slams Trump nominee to head Navy – who never served

Raw Story  

An Iraq War veteran on Wednesday tore into President-elect Donald Trump’s selections to lead key military departments, including his nominee for U.S. Secretary of the Navy who comes to the table with no military experience. Trump’s head-spinning approach of filling government positions with eyebrow-raising, non-traditional choices is part of a grander strategy, according to Paul Rieckhoff, founder of Iraq and …

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Death toll in Thailand flooding jumps to 25
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Death toll in Thailand flooding jumps to 25

Raw Story  

Thousands of people have been displaced by torrential floodwaters that slammed into southern Thailand, where the death toll has risen to 25, officials said on Tuesday. More than 22,000 people have been displaced from their homes due to flooding in Pattani, Narathiwat, Songkhla and Yala provinces, the Thai government's public relations department said on Monday. Malaysian disaster officials said on …

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Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH
3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH

ABP News  

Cyclone Fengal has caused widespread disruption in Tamil Nadu, with severe flooding sweeping away parked buses in Uthangarai, Krishnagiri district. The Parasaneri Lake in Uthangarai overflowed following heavy rains, leading to floodwaters rushing onto the Tirupathur-Uthangarai road and washing away several parked vehicles. #CycloneFengal #Tamilnadu #Floods #Krishnagiri pic.twitter.com/K8Jla22VUc — Chennai Weatherman December 2, 2024 Cyclone Fengal: Floods In Krishnagiri's Uthangarai, …

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Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cyclone Fengal has continued to cause widespread disruption across southern India, with heavy rainfall triggering …

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Flood fury overwhelms Villupuram in TN; Railway suspends operations as water level rises over danger mark
3 weeks ago

Flood fury overwhelms Villupuram in TN; Railway suspends operations as water level rises over danger mark

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Villupuram continues to reel under unprecedented flooding, while the depression, the remnant of cyclonic storm Fengal over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, weakened into a Well Marked Low-Pressure Area on Monday, the India Meteorological Department said. Villupuram town, nearby towns and villages, have borne the brunt of the rain fury and raging flood water gushed towards low-lying areas. …

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Cyclone Fengal causes widespread flooding in Krishnagiri; relief centres set up
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal causes widespread flooding in Krishnagiri; relief centres set up

New Indian Express  

KRISHNAGIRI: Heavy rain battered Krishnagiri district on Sunday due to Cyclone Fengal, with Uthangarai taluk recording the highest rainfall of 503 mm. Apart from Uthangarai, Pochampalli recorded 250 mm, Pambar Dam received 205 mm, and Barur recorded 200.20 mm. Due to water inundation at Kennedy Nagar near Singarapettai, people were moved to a relief centre at the Government Boys Higher …

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Cyclone Fengal: Record rainfall inundates Puducherry, Villupuram
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Record rainfall inundates Puducherry, Villupuram

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry recorded an unprecedented rainfall of 49 cm in 24 hours, surpassing the 1978 record of 21 cm. Continuous rainfall since Saturday morning inundated various areas, leading to flooding, power disruption, and the loss of four lives. Power supply was restored in only 20% of the affected areas by Sunday evening, as many rural areas and city neighbourhoods remain …

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Cyclone Fengal: 500 mm 'historic' rains hammer Puducherry, TN's Villupuram; UT struggles with flooding
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal: 500 mm 'historic' rains hammer Puducherry, TN's Villupuram; UT struggles with flooding

New Indian Express  

Puducherry paralysed, rescue ops underway ‘Fengal’ made landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry on Saturday night, bringing very heavy rain to districts along the north Tamil Nadu coast, including Chennai. The cyclone triggered heavy rainfall leading to inundation of all residential areas on the outskirts of Puducherry's boulevard limits. Transport services were hit and voluntary organisations like Pondicherry …

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