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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1965, Akina Nakamori, Japanese singer and actress was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Umahi: Coastal Highway Is Addressing Flooding, Not Causing It

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July 7, 2026

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Minister David Umahi says Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway mitigates flooding through advanced drainage systems and ocean surge protection, rather than causing floods.

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The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

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

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tambak tebing Sungai Raia elak banjir berulang

IPOH: Penduduk Kampung Tanjung, Simpang Pulai di sini, mahu pihak berkaitan menambak tebing Sungai Raia bagi mengelak kejadian banjir berulang di kampung tersebut. Ia susulan kejadian banjir yang berlaku di Kampung Tanjung kelmarin apabila air Sungai Raia melimpah masuk ke kawasan penduduk selepas hujan lebat berterusan lebih sejam. Ketua Kampung Tanjung, Zahari Din, 59, berkata, ... Read more The post Tambak tebing Sungai Raia elak banjir berulang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

New concrete seawall a concern to N.B. neighbours but lies outside government jurisdiction

The construction of a large seawall around a coastal property in Cap-Brûlé has neighbouring residents concerned about the impact on public beaches and calling out a lack of rules governing erosion-control structures in New Brunswick.

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon

Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 7, 2026

Coastal road not cause of Lagos flooding – Umahi

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has dismissed the insinuation that construction of coastal road is the cause of the current flooding ravaging Lagos State. Umahi dismissed the claims on Tuesday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. He said the coastal road is instead helping to reduce the flooding. Speaking on legacy projects, [] Coastal road not cause of Lagos flooding – Umahi

Vermont Daily Chronicle

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· Jun 23, 2026

High E. coli levels close Lake Willoughby North Beach to swimmers

The beach will remain closed until further notice. Town officials noted that even after skies clear, runoff creates conditions favorable for E. coli bacteria and harmful cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. The post High E. coli levels close Lake Willoughby North Beach to swimmers first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post High E. coli levels close Lake Willoughby North Beach to swimmers appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Nepal News

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· Jul 9, 2026

बेलौरीमा बाढीजन्य विपद्को पूर्व तयारी तीव्र

कञ्चनपुर। मनसुन सक्रिय भएसँगै सम्भावित बाढी तथा डुबानको जोखिमलाई मध्यनजर गर्दै बेलौरी नगरपालिकाले पूर्वतयारीलाई तीव्र बनाएको छ। उच्च जोखिममा रहेका क्षेत्रको पहिचान गरी खोला–नाला सरसफाइ, उद्धार सामग्री व्यवस्थापन, स्वयंसेवक परिचालन र विपद् प्रतिकार्य योजनालाई कार्यान्वयनमा ल्याइएको छ। नगरपालिकाको विपद् शाखाका विपद् सम्पर्क व्यक्ति अशोक पाण्डेयका अनुसार दोदा र महाकाली नदीसँग जोडिएका वडा बाढी तथा डुबानको []

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 235

Over 4,300 people also injured as rare, powerful 'seismic doublet' destroys major coastal infrastructure

RAPPLER

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· Jun 21, 2026

How does coastal uplift affect livelihood in Glan, Sarangani?

Rappler's Jelo Mantaring shows the situation of some locals in Sarangani as the magnitude 7.8 earthquake caused coastal uplift in their village

The Olive Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Marbella and Nerja among Spain’s ‘Black Flag’ coastal pollution hotspots, activists say

DOZENS of Spanish beaches, including two in Malaga province, are blighted by pollution and environmental degradation, campaigners have warned. In its annual ‘Black Flags’ report, environmental group Ecologistas en Accion

Mindanao Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Structures on coastal uplifts ‘unnaturally unsafe’: agency

PHIVOLCS issued a warning to local government units to completely prohibit any residential, commercial, or tourism developments on the massive coastal uplifts exposed by the June 8 earthquake. Edward Lousie

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 1, 2026

Water disruption affects Berakas, Lambak areas

Water disruption affects Berakas, Lambak areas

KTLA 5

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· Jul 4, 2026

Ocean water use warnings issued for several L.A. County beaches

Ocean water use warnings were issued for several Los Angeles County beaches for the July 4th weekend due to elevated bacterial levels. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

India Today

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· Jul 9, 2026

Monsoon mayhem: Floods, gridlock, deaths expose nation's urban planning failures

Monsoon mayhem: Floods, gridlock, deaths expose nation's urban planning failures

Boston.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

As heat wave looms, more beaches close due to sewage spill

As the sewage spill in Haverhill worsens, more downstream beaches are closing due to unsafe bacteria. The post As heat wave looms, more beaches close due to sewage spill appeared first on Boston.com.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 9, 2026

Great white sharks and deadly jellyfish 'could be heading for UK' as summer beach trips become 'dangerous'

EXCLUSIVE: Sharks, deadly jellyfish, poisonous algal blooms, and festering sewage could all make British beaches increasingly dangerous in the future, a weather expert has warned

NDTV

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· Jul 9, 2026

Tips Safe For Driving, Riding On Flooded Roads During Heavy Rains

With Delhi-NCR under an IMD Red Alert, flooded roads pose a massive risk. Follow these critical driving and riding tips to prevent hydro-locking and stay safe.

The Suburban

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· Jul 1, 2026

flooding damage

On Fieldstone in DDO.

Caucasian Knot

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· Jun 22, 2026

The mayor's report on municipal works has sparked skepticism among Anapa residents.

Anapa Mayor Svetlana Maslova reported that cleanup efforts at the resort areas are being carried out in several shifts. Commenting on her report on Telegram, city residents pointed out other problems. They noted that the slopes of some beaches are not reinforced, and the engineering structures, which were filled with sand, have still not been dismantled.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

WA news LIVE: Bushfire tears through popular WA tourist beach

Follow our live coverage of the day’s news here.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 6, 2026

The seaside town 'no-go zone' overrun by drug addicts, subject to daily street fights and daytime drinking - as furious locals plead for help

The seaside town 'no-go zone' overrun by drug addicts, subject to daily street fights and daytime drinking - as furious locals plead for help

Latin American Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trinidad’s Quake-Raised Coast Turns Fool’s Gold into Warning Signs Today

After Venezuela’s violent June earthquakes, Trinidad’s southwest shore rose like a warning, stranding sea life, cracking roads and exposing how close Caribbean neighbors live to disaster, geology, politics and memory along a coastline suddenly rewritten in seconds before visitors arrived. The post Trinidad’s Quake-Raised Coast Turns Fool’s Gold into Warning Signs Today appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.

Ars Technica

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ocean rift zone saw spreading happen in a sudden burst

The crust expands at mid-ocean rifts. But how?

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jul 13, 2026

Flash Flooding Triggers Mudslides, Rescues and Major Property Damage in Del Rio

DEL RIO, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT - Severe thunderstorms and torrential rainfall Saturday morning caused widespread flooding, mudslides and property damage ...

Hot Air

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· Jul 6, 2026

Riots and Looting in Newport Beach

Riots and Looting in Newport Beach

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 7, 2026

Flood Mitigation Task Force to demolish buildings blocking waterways in Damfa , Oyarifa and Tesa

The Flood Mitigation Task Force has earmarked several buildings obstructing natural waterways in Damfa, Oyarifa and around the Tesa Dam near Boundary Road for demolition as part of efforts to reduce flooding in the Greater Accra Region. The decision followed an inspection of key water retention ponds and flood-prone communities led by the Chairman of the Task Force, Brigadier General Forster Okae Yeboah.

NPR News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands

People in the Northern Mariana Islands — remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean — are dealing with intense winds and potential flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Dozens fall ill during San Juan celebrations in Mojácar

San Juan is one of the most popular nights on the coast, with hundreds and thousands gathering on the beach []

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Catastrophic Typhoon Bavi threatens Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

Catastrophic Typhoon Bavi threatens Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

The Leader

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· Jun 24, 2026

Pilar de la Horadada closes Port Beach over faecal contamination

The closure is the second on the Vega Baja coastline in a week linked to the same type of contamination, following a similar incident in Torrevieja. Pilar de la Horadada Town Council has temporarily closed the bathing area at Port Beach in Torre de la Horadada after water-quality tests detected excessive levels of faecal contamination. [] The post Pilar de la Horadada closes Port Beach over faecal contamination appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 9, 2026

As storms grow stronger, Filipinos fight to keep mangroves alive

Standing knee-deep in coastal waters, environmentalist Andrea Pimentel guides workers as they drive bamboo poles into the seabed to block sediment from choking the tidal channel su...

WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington

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· Jul 13, 2026

Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 2:23AM EDT until July 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Issued: Mon Jul 13 | 2:23 AMIn effect for: Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal BrunswickSevere: MinorCertainty: LikelyUrgency: Expected* WHAT...

Legit.ng

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· Jul 7, 2026

Sanwo-Olu, Umahi respond as viral claims link coastal highway to Lagos flooding

Governor Sanwo-Olu and Minister Umahi refute claims linking the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to flooding, attributing it to geography, population, and waste issues.

Hi China

· Jun 24, 2026

Herders form a lifeline as flash flood traps SUV

A sudden flash flood struck the mountains of Qiemo County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, trapping an SUV in rushing water. In a tense rescue, local herders used ropes to create a human lifeline and helped those stranded reach safety. #EverydayHero

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