DAY 2: Post-flood clean-up continues as gov’t brings in more trucks, tricycles

Demolitions alone will not save us from the next flood

The announcement by the National Post Flood Mitigation Task Force to demolish structures built on waterways and drainage reservations is both timely and necessary. Coming in the wake of last week’s devastating floods which claimed more than 34 lives across parts of the Greater Accra, Central and Volta regions, the decision signals a renewed resolve The post Demolitions alone will not save us from the next flood appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Events to celebrate Fourth of July, honor flood victims in Hill Country

With the Fourth of July approaching, a bunch of events taking place in the Hill Country will honor the lives lost in last year’s floods as well as celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Jambatan runtuh akibat kepala air jejas perhubungan penduduk

GOPENG: Penduduk di Kampung Orang Asli Ulu Geruntum di sini meminta kerajaan membina jambatan baharu selepas jambatan yang menghubungkan kampung itu runtuh di­sebabkan kepala air berikutan hujan lebat. Tok Batin kampung tersebut, Bah Judu Bah Tangoi berkata, kejadian pada kira-kira pukul 5.30 petang Jumaat ketika hujan lebat menyebabkan paras air Sungai Ulu Geruntum naik dan ... Read more The post Jambatan runtuh akibat kepala air jejas perhubungan penduduk appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Cliff swallows abandoned the California town they once filled every spring, then people came together to rebuild their homes and welcomed them back with an annual festival

Cliff swallows abandoned the California town they once filled every spring, then people came together to rebuild their homes and welcomed them back with an annual festival

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

Our unshakable spirit is most notable in the simplest moments

DOUGLAS HEIGHTS, Pa. — We planned the perfect neighborhood block party to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, complete with flags, food, and clear skies. Then, the sky opened up. But instead of running inside to our screens, Douglas Heights stayed out — and the kids turned a flooded street into something magical. What happened in our []

Flood recovery takes priority as Pierrefonds-Roxboro cancels Canada Day parade

Flood recovery takes priority as Pierrefonds-Roxboro cancels Canada Day parade

True waterfront lifestyle awaits

This 2024-built Cachet Homes property epitomises canal-front opulence, spanning multiple levels by the glittering Dudley Park waterways.

भेरी करिडोर : अस्थायी संरचनामार्फत सवारी सञ्चालन

काँक्रेविहार। भेरी करिडोरअन्तरर्गत जाजरकोट–डोल्पा सडकखण्डको रुकुम पश्चिमको आठबीसकोट नगरपालिका–६ मा दुई वटा अस्थायी संरचना निर्माण गरेर सवारीसाधन सञ्चालन गरिएको छ। पुल निर्माणको ठेक्का हालै भएकाले वर्षायाम सुरु भएसँगै खोलामा पानीको बहाव बढेपछि रिजीगार र उसुम खोलामा अस्थायी संरचना निर्माण गरेर यातायातका साधन सञ्चालन गरिएको करिडोरका आयोजना प्रमुख नरेशकुमार केसरीले जानकारी दिए। रमण निर्माण सेवाले करिडोर []

When the waters recede, the trauma remains

And then, after a few days, the water recedes, the cameras move on, and life appears to return to normal. But for thousands of people, especially women, children, and young people, the flood is far from over.

Ukraine says over 350 tons of oil products, fuel emulsion into Kyiv lake after Russia hit gas station

Spill contained within hours ‘but the damage to the environment is very serious’

Iowa’s New Laws Go Into Effect July 1: Here’s What’s Changing

Iowa’s New Laws Go Into Effect July 1: Here’s What’s Changing

EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules

The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks unworkable. The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups and denounced by environmental groups.

Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears

Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears

Scores displaced as flood ravages Otukpa community in Benue

Scores of residents have been displaced and several properties destroyed following a devastating flood that swept through Odoba Ogaje community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, after a heavy rainfall on the night of June 21, 2026. The flood, which residents believe was worsened by drainage challenges associated with the ongoing dualization [] Scores displaced as flood ravages Otukpa community in Benue

Deluge of rain leads to flooding, water restrictions in Edmonton and surrounding communities

After days of heavy rain, the ongoing deluge has the City of Edmonton and surrounding communities contending with overland flooding, washed out roads, and wastewater systems pushed past their limits.

Lawmakers, officials push state to ‘End the Toll Trap’ for motorists

Lawmakers and officials are urging the state to 'End the Toll Trap' and provide relief for motorists facing rising toll costs. The post Lawmakers, officials push state to ‘End the Toll Trap’ for motorists appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

‘Next shiny thing’: Inside Twiggy Forrest’s $7 billion charity

“Never, ever give up”, the Minderoo Foundation says. So what happened to the projects tackling bushfires, floods and plastic polluting the world’s oceans?

July 1 tax grab about to take effect across Washington, and you didn’t get a vote

A wave of new Washington tax laws takes effect July 1, hitting data centers, mortgage lenders, estates, and local property owners. Here's what changes.

Kananaskis drying up after recent floods but some trails remain closed

It's been two weeks since heavy rainfall flooded parts of Kananaskis, resulting in evacuations and a bridge collapse. Now the land is recovering and drying up for summer.

Jefferson County, Colorado flash flood: Videos show damage after overnight storms trigger flooding

Overnight flooding in Jefferson County trapped people in their homes and caused major property damage.

Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain

Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain

This Week In Waste – June 26, 2026

Welcome to This Week in Waste, a series by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) that highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted in the federal, state, and local levels of government and efforts to fight back against this spendthrift behavior. CAGW Names the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) June 2026 Porker of the Month The USPS’s abysmal []

Kindia : les retards des chantiers de ponts aggravent les difficultés des populations en pleine saison des pluies

En pleine saison des pluies, les chantiers de construction des ponts dans plusieurs quartiers de la commune urbaine de Kindia alimentent les inquiétudes des populations. Les retards dans l’exécution des travaux, conjugués aux fortes précipitations, rendent les déplacements de plus en plus difficiles. Routes coupées, accès interrompus et passages impraticables exposent quotidiennement les habitants à []

Sewage spill in Yonkers prompts Hudson River health advisory

Sewage spill in Yonkers prompts Hudson River health advisory

Whatever Happened to Kentucky's Old Covered Bridges?

Whatever Happened to Kentucky's Old Covered Bridges?

Safe to Eat? 50 Louisiana Waterways Under Consumption Advisories

Safe to Eat? 50 Louisiana Waterways Under Consumption Advisories

Happy 4th! Which Idaho License Plates Are the Most Patriotic?

Happy 4th! Which Idaho License Plates Are the Most Patriotic?

Meta’s AI campus flushed a rare bacterium into Cheyenne’s water. The city hit back

A Meta contractor flushed a rare, potentially deadly bacterium into Cheyenne’s wastewater system. The Wyoming city has now suspended all data centre discharge, a fresh flashpoint in the fight over AI’s thirst for water. Officials in Cheyenne, Wyoming, have stopped accepting industrial wastewater from data centres. The trigger was a contractor building Meta’s new AI [] This story continues at The Next Web

Heavy morning downpour submerges luxury vehicles in Tse Addo floods, Video

Severe flash floods in Accra's upscale Tse Addo area submerged luxury vehicles after a torrential downpour on June 29, 2026, raising concerns over drainage systems.

MAGA hats and giant US flags: inside California’s biggest 4th of July blowout

MAGA hats, stars-and-stripes bikinis and a sea of Old Glory took over Huntington Beach as more than 500,000 patriotic Americans packed Surf City USA for what is widely recognized as the largest Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi River. American flags waved from parade floats, classic cars and horseback riders as spectators lined the []

Big Splash: Dozens of swimmers plunge into the Lachine Canal

Dozens of Montrealers jumped into the Lachine Canal on Sunday to cool off, but above all to demand public access to the city’s riverbanks. The Grand Splash is an annual event organized for the past 23 years by the Rivers Foundation, an organization that advocates for the protection and enhancement of the province’s waterways. Under [] The post Big Splash: Dozens of swimmers plunge into the Lachine Canal appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

4WD slips off deteriorating Baram logging bridge, renewing concerns over rural road safety

MIRI, July 3 — A near-tragic incident involving a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle on a deteriorating logging bridge...