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technology2 days ago•1 min saved

Drone Rescues Man From Floodwaters, Spotlighting China's Disaster-Tech Response

Footage shows a large quadcopter plucking a flood-stranded man from an oil tanker in Guangxi and lifting him to safety, underscoring drone-enabled rescue capabilities; authorities also used telecomm drones to restore internet connectivity in flooded areas while Typhoon Maysak battered southern China, with other disasters including snakes released by rising waters, a tornado in Hubei, and landslides in Gansu testing emergency response.

via Futurism|

#china #drone #flood

business16 days ago•3 min saved

Camp Mystic seeks Chapter 11 protection as flood-related lawsuits loom

Camp Mystic, the Texas camp linked to the Guadalupe River flood that killed 28 people (25 campers, 2 counselors, and the owner), filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. The move triggers an automatic stay on lawsuits while a reorganization proceeds, with claims likely to be resolved through a bankruptcy trust funded by insurance and camp assets. The case involves more than $10 million in debt from 1,000–5,000 creditors, with assets ranging from $1 million to $10 million (and varying assets for related entities). The camp remains closed and is under state investigations, complicating any chance of a quick reopening and potentially delaying ongoing litigation for families seeking justice.

via KUT|

#bankruptcy #business #camp-mystic

weather23 days ago•3 min saved

Houston Weather Outlook: Rain Threat Dims After Tuesday as Coastal Tropical Storm Looms

Following heavy Tuesday showers that caused localized street flooding, Houston’s rain threat is expected to ease, even as a tropical storm may form off the Texas coast Wednesday and bring 1–3 ft surge and gusty winds to coastal areas; most of the city should see 0–1 inch of rain with isolated bullseyes up to 3 inches near the coast, and Thursday–Friday look mostly sunny with highs in the low 90s, while Saturday’s forecast remains uncertain and Sunday looks dry.

via Space City Weather|

#flood #houston #rainfall

weather25 days ago•187 min saved

Texas Faces Major Flood Threat as Tropical Moisture Fuels Heavy Rain

Nearly 18 million people from central Texas to central Mississippi are under flood watches as a stalled front taps tropical moisture from remnants of Cristina, setting off multiple days of heavy rain across the Texas-Gulf region. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 3 out of 4 flood threat for four consecutive days, with 5–10 inches of rain possible and potential life-threatening flash floods in some areas; water rescues have already occurred in Texas and Louisiana. The system could become the Atlantic season’s first tropical depression or storm (Arthur) if it moves into the northwest Gulf, possibly triggering tropical-storm watches along the Gulf Coast; even if it stays inland, the heavy rainfall could persist through midweek, creating widespread flooding risks.

via CNN|

#flood #gulf-coast #rainfall

weather25 days ago•9 min saved

Houston Braces for Dual Flood Threats and Uncertain Heavy Rain This Week

Space City Weather warns Houston faces a real flood risk this week from two threats: today through Tuesday a stalled front could bring 2–4 inches of rain (with isolated 6+ inch bursts), while a slow‑moving tropical disturbance arriving midweek could unleash very heavy rainfall—potentially 20 inches in some areas—though the exact heaviest spots remain uncertain. A Stage 2 flood alert remains in effect, with forecast shifts possible toward Galveston Bay or eastern areas; residents should monitor updates and be prepared for possible significant flooding, especially from Wednesday into Friday, before conditions potentially ease this weekend.

via Space City Weather|

#flood #houston #rainfall

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Laos cave rescue: four men freed after 10-day flood ordeal

Four of seven men who entered a flooded cave in Laos to search for gold were freed after about 10 days, a day after another man was rescued; two others remain missing as rescuers describe the cave as extremely narrow and dangerous, with cheers captured as the men emerged.

via BBC|

#cave #flood #laos

world1 month ago•185 min saved

Five of Seven Trapped in Laos Cave Found Alive as Rescue Expands

Five of seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for about a week have been found alive by specialist divers; rescuers navigated a 340-meter tunnel to reach them and continue searching for the two missing. The group had entered the cave seeking gold when heavy rains caused flash flooding, and they are on an elevated ledge with airflow that could aid extraction, which is expected to be challenging. More than 100 people, including 15 divers and experts who helped with the 2018 Thailand cave rescue, are involved in the operation.

via CNN|

#cave #divers #flood

us-news1 month ago•33 min saved

Video captures infant rescue from waterlogged Texas car during floods

A video shows emergency crews pulling an infant safely from a car trapped in floodwaters in Texas, highlighting dangerous driving conditions during severe weather and prompting warnings to avoid floodwater.

via Yahoo|

#car #flood #infant

weather1 month ago•3 min saved

Infant Rescued From Flooded Car in Beeville, Texas

A Beeville, Texas video shows first responders rescuing an infant from a car stuck in floodwaters after it entered a flooded low-water crossing during heavy rain; the infant was handed to a responder and shielded from rain, with no injuries reported as other occupants were evacuated. Officials warn floodwater is dangerous and note a flood warning for the Aransas River in Bee County.

via CBS News|

#flood #infant #low-water-crossing

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Waymo recalls thousands of self-driving taxis after Texas flood scare

Waymo is voluntarily recalling about 3,800 robotaxis using its fifth- and sixth-generation automated driving systems due to a software issue that could drive vehicles into flooded roads, following an empty Waymo car swept into a creek in San Antonio, Texas. The recall, disclosed to the NHTSA, will add software safeguards and temporary driving-area limits during extreme weather; Waymo has paused San Antonio rides and plans to resume once the fix is deployed. The company says it operates over 500,000 trips per week across multiple US cities.

via BBC|

#flood #recall #robotaxi

world2 months ago•17 min saved

Crocodile Yields Remains and Six Shoes in South Africa Flood Case

A missing 59-year-old South African businessman, Gabriel Batista, who was swept into floodwaters, was found inside a crocodile that police shot and airlifted; a necropsy confirmed human remains inside (identified by Batista’s ring), and six other pairs of shoes recovered from the crocodile have raised concerns about additional victims and possible further crocodiles in the area.

via Dallas Express|

#crocodile #flood #gabriel-batista

environment2 months ago•24 min saved

Camp Mystic to Sit Out Summer After Deadly Hill Country Flood

Camp Mystic in Kerr County has withdrawn its license renewal and will not reopen for campers this summer after last year’s July 4 flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors. The decision follows a grueling Texas Legislature hearing, and comes amid ongoing investigations, lawsuits, and state safety reforms that require stronger emergency plans and evacuation measures. Regulators found deficiencies in the camp’s emergency plan, and the Texas Department of State Health Services and Rangers are examining care of children, while families demand accountability. Gov. Abbott expressed condolences as the camp, with a century-long history, pauses operations this year.

via The Texas Tribune|

#camp-mystic #emergency-plans #environment

state-government2 months ago•34 min saved

Camp Mystic director apologizes as Texas flood investigation unfolds

At a state House and Senate flood hearing, Camp Mystic director Edward Eastland apologized to families whose children died in last year’s flood, saying they tried their hardest and regretting not communicating sooner. Lawmakers heard harrowing accounts from grieving parents, assessed the camp’s preparedness and evacuation plans, and debated license renewal with the Texas Department of State Health Services, with some suggesting shutdown if deficiencies aren’t fixed. The testimony underscored the trauma for survivors and the political pressure surrounding Camp Mystic’s future.

via The Texas Tribune|

#apology #camp-mystic #flood

politics2 months ago•16 min saved

Camp Mystic Flood: Lawmakers Hear Emergency-Prep Failures Fueled Tragedy

Texas lawmakers heard from investigator Casey Garrett that Camp Mystic lacked adequate emergency training, evacuation plans, and safety equipment, contributing to the deaths during last summer's Guadalupe River flood; the testimony detailed chaotic evacuations and leadership failures by camp operator Dick Eastland, prompting calls for stricter safety rules and possible denial of the camp's operating license amid ongoing lawsuits and state investigations.

via The Texas Tribune|

#camp-mystic #emergency-preparedness #flood

local2 months ago•2 min saved

Texas camp linked to 2025 flood faces safety fixes before reopening

Texas health officials say Camp Mystic must address safety gaps—such as an emergency warning system, a floodplain map, and a fire evacuation plan—within 45 days to renew its operating license after July 2025 floods that killed campers, counselors, and the camp owner; the camp still plans to reopen May 30 at a separate site, while families of victims and lawsuits have questioned the decision and whether authorities did enough to enforce evacuation and safety requirements.

via The Guardian|

#camp-mystic #flood #local