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weather21 days ago•1 min saved

Southern Wisconsin braced for potential flash flooding as heavy rain looms

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for southern Wisconsin from 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, through Saturday afternoon, as widespread showers and storms are expected to bring 1–3 inches of rain, with some areas potentially receiving 3–6 inches. The risk of flash flooding exists in rivers, creeks, and urban areas with poor drainage, so residents should monitor forecasts and be ready to act if flooding develops.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#flood #milwaukee #rainfall

world22 days ago•13 min saved

Warmth-Driven Slope Collapse Tied to Nepal-Tibet Flood, New Study Finds

A first scientific assessment attributes the Aug. 26 Nepal–Tibet disaster to human-caused warming that thaws permafrost, thins glaciers, and brings more rainfall, preconditioning a Langtang Lirung slope collapse that triggered a 22-km debris flood. Nepal aims for about $20 million from the UN Loss and Damage fund, while researchers call for integrated monitoring of glaciers, permafrost, slopes, rivers and weather to better predict such cascading disasters and bolster climate-justice diplomacy at the UN General Assembly.

via The Times of India|

#climate-change #flood #glaciers

weather27 days ago•5 min saved

Tri-State Braces for Heavy Rain as NYC Opens Shelters

A flood watch remains through noon as heavy rain threatens the Tri-State area, with NYC expecting 1.5–3 inches of rain and hourly rates up to 2–2.5 inches. The city opened 51 shelters for residents in low-lying or basement homes and major airports halted flights. Officials warn of rapid flooding, urge caution on the roads, and advise monitoring alerts and planning exits from basement areas.

via ABC7 New York|

#flash-flooding #flood #new-york-city

local28 days ago•2 min saved

Kauai flood victims urge respect as tourists film devastation

After Hurricane Lowell floods Kauaʻi’s north shore, residents struggle washing clothes in rivers while roads reopen; victims say tourists are filming their hardship and asking about vacation spots, prompting calls for empathy and limits on sightseeing during recovery.

via Hawaii News Now|

#disaster-recovery #flood #hurricane-lowell

world1 month ago•207 min saved

Rescued from flood-hit Nepali hydro tunnels as search for missing workers continues

Two men were pulled alive from within four-kilometer tunnels of Nepal’s Trishuli 3A hydropower project as rescuers press on to locate about 42 workers still unaccounted for nine days after catastrophic floods and landslides along the Trishuli River, part of a disaster that has killed more than 1,200 people.

via CNN|

#flood #hydropower #nepal

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Two workers rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel after nine-day flood ordeal

More than 1,200 people were killed and about 5,000 missing after a flash flood near the Nepal–Tibet border. Nine days later, two workers—Sanjaya Shah and Kabir Maharjan—were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel; Shah was airlifted to hospital and Maharjan was described as thankful, as teams continue pumping air into other tunnels in a wide rescue operation.

via BBC|

#flood #hydropower #nepal

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Hope Endures for Trapped Nepal Hydro Workers After Glacier-Triggered Flood

Rescuers in Nepal say 46 workers may still be alive after a week trapped in a tunnel at the Rasuwagadhi hydropower project following glacier-triggered floods. So far 279 people have been rescued, but about 639 remain missing as teams from Nepal, India, China, Korea and Australia continue to search hydro project tunnels and air-filled spaces. The disaster has killed at least 1,204 and left more than 4,200 missing across the region, with authorities focusing on tunnels and dry pockets as the most likely survival sites.

via The Guardian|

#flood #hydropower #nepal

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Glacier-fueled floods devastate Nepal, leaving thousands missing and towns erased

A glacier collapse on the Nepal–Tibet border unleashed devastating flash floods, killing more than 1,200 in Nepal and 546 in Tibet, and washing away entire towns along the Trishuli and Bhotekoshi rivers. More than 5,000 people are reported missing in Nepal, with hundreds more unaccounted for in districts like Betrawati, Rasuwa, and Syabru Besi. As rescue teams struggle to reach cut‑off villages and roads remain severed, helicopters and army convoys evacuate survivors, while many families search rubble for loved ones and try to cope with a scale of destruction that dwarfs previous disasters.

via theguardian.com|

#disaster #flood #missing-persons

world1 month ago•128 min saved

Himalayan glacier collapse triggers deadly floods across Nepal and Tibet, killing over 1,000

A glacier collapse in the Himalayan region unleashed a surge of ice, rock and meltwater that flooded rivers through Nepal and Tibet, killing more than 1,000 people and destroying homes, roads and bridges as scientists noted the event produced a seismic-like signal downstream.

via AP News|

#disaster #flood #himalayas

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Second Death Confirmed as Grand Canyon Floods Trigger Ongoing Rescue

A second person has died in Grand Canyon flash floods as search crews continue for more than a dozen people unaccounted for after heavy rainfall; rescuers are combing Bright Angel Creek from the North Rim to the Colorado River. The first body, a 46-year-old man found near Crystal Rapids, was recovered on Sunday, and officials cautioned that forecast rain could slow the search.

via The New York Times|

#bright-angel-creek #death-toll #flood

world1 month ago•128 min saved

Nepal's flood burials spark Hindu rite concerns

In flood-hit Nepal, authorities say they are temporarily burying unidentified victims to manage health risks and morgue capacity, drawing pushback from Hindu families who favor cremation; officials say identities can later be confirmed and remains exhumed for proper rites.

via AP News|

#burial #cremation #flood

environment1 month ago•14 min saved

When mountains fail: ice and rock trigger Nepal's catastrophic flood amid rising temperatures

A massive ice-and-rock avalanche from Langtang Lirung triggered a devastating flood in Nepal on Aug. 26, 2026; days later, a debris-filled barrier lake formed downstream near Tibet and burst, unleashing a second surge. The events illustrate how warming temperatures, thawing permafrost, and more glacial lakes are raising flood risks in the Himalayas and other high-mountain regions, especially with expanding hydropower and population in flood paths. Improved warning systems and cross-border monitoring—using seismic sensors, multi-channel alerts, and broader hazard checks beyond large glacial lakes—could reduce casualties and inform safer development decisions.

via The Conversation|

#climate-change #environment #flood

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Glacial-Triggered Flood Destroys Gyirong Port on Nepal-China Border

A flash flood triggered by a glacial collapse swept through Gyirong Port at the Nepal–China border, wiping out a major border crossing that handles about $600 million in annual trade and leaving dozens dead with hundreds missing. Relief teams are urgently searching for survivors as debris forms a potential upstream lake, and authorities note the border post is in a flood-prone Himalayan region with past flood damage and ongoing glacier retreat.

via The Maritime Executive|

#belt-and-road #flood #glacial-collapse

world1 month ago•12 min saved

Nepal-Tibet border flood leaves hundreds missing as rescue crews press on

A catastrophic flash flood on the Nepal–Tibet border, likely triggered by a glacial collapse, has killed at least 160 and left hundreds missing, many foreign tourists. Nepal reports 157 bodies recovered and Tibet noting casualties, with totals of missing across both sides running into the thousands. Rescue teams continue searching as authorities warn of a potential second flood; the USGS says there was no earthquake, only a glacial collapse and debris flow. International aid networks, including the UN and Red Cross, are delivering relief as the disaster unfolds.

via The Guardian|

#flood #glacial-collapse #missing-persons

indiana-news1 month ago•93 min saved

Hamilton County Declares Flood Emergency as Roads Close Under Heavy Rain

A state of emergency was declared in Hamilton County as steady rainfall caused widespread flooding, closing more than 30 roads and prompting an orange travel watch. An additional three inches of rain fell overnight, swelling waterways, with the White River gauge at Logan Street around 18.85 feet and cresting near 20 feet expected by early Saturday. Noblesville schools closed, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office conducted water rescues, and the Emergency Operations Center was activated to coordinate response and resources.

via Fox 59|

#emergency-management #flood #hamilton-county