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Heavy rains force road closures in ǁKharas

The Namibian

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June 22, 2026

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Heavy rainfall in the ǁKharas region has forced the temporary closure of several roads, with the Roads Authority urging motorists to exercise caution and use alternative routes where necessary. In a statement issued on Monday, the authority said flooding and severe road damage have affected a number of roads across the region, prompting safety measures [] The post Heavy rains force road closures in ǁKharas appeared first on The Namibian.

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India TV News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mumbai Rains LIVE: 8 people injured in Santacruz, waterlogging in many areas, IMD predicts more rains

Heavy rains contonued to lash Mumbai on Friday, inundating low-lying areas, slowing road and rail traffic and showing little sign of easing, with the IMD forecasting more rainfall through the day. Several areas logged more than 200 mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The relentless deluge also caused widespread waterlogging, crippled major traffic corridors, and resulted in two tragic fatalities linked directly to civic infrastructure failures. Heavy rain led to waterlogging in prime areas such as Dadar, Parel, Hindmata, Charkop, Worli, Goregaon and Andheri, causing inconvenience to commuters and slowing vehicular traffic.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih

KUALA LANGAT: Banjir yang melanda Kampung Rancangan Tanah Belia (RTB) Bukit Changgang di sini sejak semalam akibat ban Sungai Langat pecah mulai surut. Malah, jalan-jalan utama di kawasan berkenaan sudah pun kembali boleh dilalui kenderaan-kenderaan kecil dan motosikal. Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Selangor, Ashrul Riezal Asbar berkata, laporan pemantauan bomba ... Read more The post Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Week of floodwaters kill 51 in southeastern Bangladesh, threaten to spread

Heavy rains submerge roads in capital Dhaka, causing widespread disruption

India Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

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

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

Boston.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Heavy rains flood some South Coast roads, trapping cars

Torrential rains impacted roadways in areas like Fall River earlier Tuesday. The post Heavy rains flood some South Coast roads, trapping cars appeared first on Boston.com.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 6, 2026

Six killed in Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel

Rains also triggered landslides on the expressway connecting Mumbai with Pune, forcing its ​closure and disrupting traffic ‌between the two cities

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Related coverage for "Heavy rains force road closures in ǁKharas": India TV News — Mumbai Rains LIVE: 8 people injured in Santacruz, waterlogging in many areas, IMD predicts more rains. Utusan Malaysia — Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih. Anadolu Agency — Week of floodwaters kill 51 in southeastern Bangladesh, threaten to spread. India Today — Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain. Boston.com — Heavy rains flood some South Coast roads, trapping cars. The Hindu BusinessLine — Six killed in Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel