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The Thai government, led by Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, has sprung into action to assist flood victims in Chiang Rai. The Prime Minister has ordered the Defense Ministry to coordinate with provincial governors to provide personnel and equipment to handle the situation. Local administrative organizations and the Department of
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Severe flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh have resulted in the loss of six lives, with three workers still reported missing. The incident has also disrupted essential services, including roads, electricity, and water supply, affecting numerous residents. Key Takeaways: * The death toll from
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Floodwaters triggered by cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh resulted in the loss of five lives, with three more missing in the landslides. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a low-pressure system had developed over the state, causing heavy rainfall in the region. The flash floods
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Heavy rainfall has resulted in devastating flash floods across several districts in Chiang Rai province, with Phaya Mengrai and Wiang Chai being hit the hardest. The torrential downpours caused rivers of rainwater to cascade rapidly from the mountains, flooding low-lying areas and causing water levels to surge unexpectedly. Residents were
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Heavy rain and flash floods have struck Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand, affecting over 4,400 households and causing severe damage to houses and agricultural land. The Royal Thai Army has swiftly responded to the crisis by dispatching disaster relief personnel, a medical team, and military police to integrate
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A severe rainstorm that swept through the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis on Thursday, June 27, 2025, left a trail of destruction, causing power outages and flooding in several areas. The storm, which lasted for over six hours, inundated parts of Adiembra, Sekondi, and the Central Business District (CBD), destroying properties and displacing
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Tragedy struck Himachal Pradesh as flash floods, triggered by cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts, claimed two lives, with around 20 people feared swept away. The deluge caused widespread destruction across both regions, and rescue operations are ongoing. Anxious families wait in hope for the return of their missing loved
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China's southern island of Hainan is experiencing a fresh spell of heavy rain and strong winds due to a tropical depression that made landfall on Wednesday. The system, which is expected to move across Hainan before making a second landfall in Guangdong province, has raised fears of renewed
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To address the recurring flood crisis in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing a master plan to enable the city to handle rainfall exceeding 100 mm per hour. The plan, which is being prepared in coordination with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), is expected to be submitted
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At least six people have lost their lives and more than 80,000 others have been forced from their homes after torrential rains caused severe flooding in China's Guizhou province. The crisis, exacerbated by a tropical depression that made landfall in the region, has prompted authorities to activate
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made low-interest federal disaster loans available to Oregon small businesses, private nonprofits, and residents to mitigate physical and economic losses resulting from the Harney County flooding that occurred from March 12 to April 15. The affected counties include Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney,
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Small businesses and private nonprofits in the Havasupai Tribe and Coconino County, Arizona, have until July 25 to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by August 2024 flooding. The disaster declaration covers the Havasupai Tribe and Coconino County, making SBA's Economic Injury Disaster
