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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1974, Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1981, Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer was born. In 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1992, Elise Matthysen, Belgian swimmer was born. In 2014, Nadine Gordimer, South African novelist, short story writer, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Virginia’s Drought Drags On

Almost all of Virginia remains under a drought advisory ahead of the hot July 4 holiday weekend. Rainfall earlier this week provided some relief in central regions of the state, but it wasn’t enough to bring stream and groundwater levels back to anywhere near normal. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality warned that “precipitation is...
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Bacon’s Rebellion
· Jul 3, 2026
Virginia as California — but with 98% Humidity
Virginia as California — but with 98% Humidity
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jun 25, 2026
24-Hour Rainfall Record in Louisiana Broken
24-Hour Rainfall Record in Louisiana Broken
USA TODAY
· Jun 29, 2026
At least 4 dead after floods across central and southeast Kentucky
Two rounds of storms brought nearly a foot of rain in some areas of Kentucky, surpassing previous rainfall records. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/06/29/kentucky-tennessee-flash-flood-emergency/90735213007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
ArcaMax
· Jun 28, 2026
Officials elevate response efforts to combat eastern Nevada wildfires
Wildfires in eastern Nevada escalated due to high winds and favorable conditions for fire growth Saturday, leading officials to elevate response efforts. The Great Basin geographic area — spanning most of Nevada, Utah and southern Idaho — was...
Diario El Mundo
· Jul 6, 2026
Dos ondas tropicales llevarán lluvias a Honduras esta semana
Las lluvias podrían dar un respiro esta semana a varias zonas de Honduras afectadas por la prolongada sequía, luego de que el Centro Nacional de Estudios Atmosféricos, Oceanográficos y Sísmicos (Cenaos) confirmara el ingreso de dos ondas tropicales al territorio nacional. Este artículo Dos ondas tropicales llevarán lluvias a Honduras esta semana se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.
WRAL News
· Jun 25, 2026
Drought improves slightly for small portion area, worsens in other parts of NC
A weekly update on the status of North Carolina's drought.
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 27, 2026
Severe water crisis hits Chure foothill settlements in Kanchanpur
Kanchanpur, June 27: Severe heat combined with a prolonged drought has triggered a serious drinking water crisis in sett...
Guinee news
· Jul 6, 2026
Conakry pourra-t-elle échapper aux inondations mortelles cette fois-ci ?
Depuis le début de ce mois de juin, la saison des pluies s’est pointée à l’horizon avec les premières tempêtes qui annoncent les fortes pluies les jours à venir. Victimes à chaque hivernage, les populations s’inquiètent et s’interrogent. Les autorités ont-elles pris des dispositions pour échapper cette fois-ci aux inondations mortelles et aux dégâts matériels ? []
The Local France
· Jul 17, 2023
EXPLAINED: How to check water restrictions in your area of France
Summer 2026 in France looks set to be one of the most difficult on record for drought, so here's how to check restrictions on watering the garden, washing the car and filling the swimming pool in communes across France.
India Today
· Jul 8, 2026
Live: Rainfall deficit comes down to 12% as July witnesses above-normal downpour
Live: Rainfall deficit comes down to 12 as July witnesses above-normal downpour
The Tico Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Costa Rica Faces More Weekend Rain After Floods Force Evacuations
Costa Rica faces another wet weekend after Tropical Wave 19 triggered widespread flooding, forced hundreds of people from their homes and left several communities under emergency monitoring. More than 400 flood-related reports were received during the worst of the rains between Thursday night and Friday morning. Emergency crews evacuated about 250 people, and nine temporary [] The post Costa Rica Faces More Weekend Rain After Floods Force Evacuations appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
KTLA 5
· Jun 23, 2026
Southern California sizzles to start summer, cool‑down coming this weekend
Hot weather is kicking off the summer season in Southern California, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and reaching triple digits in some areas. Cooler, drier conditions are expected by the weekend. KTLA’s Gene Kang has the afternoon forecast for June 23, 2026. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
ABC7 New York
· Jul 7, 2026
Powerful storms, deluge of rain bring flooding, toppled trees and power outages in New Jersey
Powerful storms, deluge of rain bring flooding, toppled trees and power outages in New Jersey
The korea Herald News
· Jun 29, 2026
3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires sweep
Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the US West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a blaze along the state's border with Utah. The US National Weather Service said wildfire conditions “remain critical” across the Southwest, with risk high in the Four Corners region where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah intersect. The agency warned of “extreme fire behavior” along the Utah-Colorado border, where “rapid fire growth is li
NL Times
Wildfire risk rises as heat drives up drought pressure across the Netherlands
With sunny and warm weather expected in the coming days, the precipitation deficit is set to rise sharply. Weeronline says that the heat will cause a large amount of moisture to evaporate.
NDTV
· Jul 6, 2026
Video: People Use Rope To Pull Patient's Car From Floodwaters In Maharashtra
For the past four days, relentless torrential rains have caused widespread devastation across the state. Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and the Konkan region have borne the brunt of the downpour, severely...
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 29, 2026
When Accra Flooded: How structural vulnerabilities and climate dynamics turned heavy rain into disaster
The rains began late on Sunday and by dawn on Monday, June 29, large parts of Ghana's capital had been transformed into a landscape of submerged roads, stranded vehicles and flooded homes.
The Independent
· Jun 21, 2026
Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West
Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City
South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Clips of flooded Hong Kong rivers, streets go viral online after heavy rain
Videos of flash-flooded rivers and overflowing pavements went viral on social media on Wednesday as residents in parts of Hong Kong grappled with more than 70 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. The intensity of the floods prompted some users online to claim a picture of the extreme was outdated or even AI-generated, only to be proved wrong when a clip was shared by another person. “I actually live in the village houses right above that spot, so I wanted to post the video I took this morning to prove...
DailyNewsHungary
· Jul 2, 2026
Satellite images reveal scale of crisis at Lake Velence as Tisza runs perilously low and cold front triggers a tornado
The past few days have been defined by oppressive heat, during which Hungary’s all-time temperature record was broken. The prolonged spell has scorched the landscape and drained water from Lake Velence, River Tisza, while the cold front that followed in its wake has brought severe weather — including a possible tornado. Here is what we [] Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/lake-velence-river-tisza-in-peril-tornado/
Hungary Today
· Jul 3, 2026
Extreme Heat and Drought Bring Harvest Weeks ahead of Schedule
The extreme heat and drought have brought this year’s harvest forward by weeks, while causing dramatic crop failures in several regions, Világgazdaság reported. This year’s harvest in Hungary has begun earlier than ever before, but the reason for this is by no means a cause for celebration. The exceptional heat and the below-average rainfall, which [] The post Extreme Heat and Drought Bring Harvest Weeks ahead of Schedule appeared first on Hungary Today.
teleSUR English
· Jul 10, 2026
Earth Sees Second-Warmest June on Record
France wildfires double as heat wave raises risk across country. On Thursday, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) informed that the globe experienced its second-warmest June on record in 2026, while the global ocean surface temperature reached a record high for the month. RELATED: Extinction of Indigenous Languages and Climate Change Threaten the []
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 8, 2026
A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster
On Monday, June 29, 2026, Ghana, particularly the Greater Accra Region and parts of southern Ghana, experienced one of the most devastating rainstorms in recent years. What began as a heavy downpour quickly turned into a national tragedy, leaving behind a trail of destruction that has disrupted thousands of lives and livelihoods. Families watched helplessly The post A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 11, 2026
Years of climate shifts
Years of climate shifts
Latestly.com
· Jun 23, 2026
Flash Flood Risk: Warnings Issued Across Central Virginia as Heavy Rain Soaks Region
Residents were urged to avoid flooded roadways and remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions. The warnings were issued after thunderstorms produced intense rainfall across portions of central Virginia, with forecasters cautioning that localized flash flooding could develop quickly in areas receiving repeated downpours.
India TV News
· Jul 9, 2026
Weather Live Updates: Waterlogging in Delhi, Mumbai after heavy rains, flash floods in Himachal
Heavy rains battered large parts of the country on Thursday morning with waterlogging reported in several parts of Delhi, Mumbai and Rajasthan. The heavy downpour also triggered flash floods and widespread disruption to rail and road traffic, with 11 people feared trapped under a collapsed garbage mound in Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad and several parts of Delhi and Mumbai reeling under waterlogging.
TRT World
· Jul 1, 2026
India’s Worst Drought in 100 Years
India is facing its driest June in 100 years, with a rainfall deficit of more than 42 percent, exposing the country's growing water crisis. In Maharashtra's drought-hit Beed district, farmers fear crop failure while women walk miles every day to collect drinking water. Experts warn that climate change, rapid urbanisation, deforestation and poor rainwater management are turning erratic monsoons into a long-term threat to food security and water supplies, even as cities swing between floods and shortages. Tanushree Pandey reports from Maharashtra
Al Jazeera
· Jul 6, 2026
Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza’s displacement camps
Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza's displacement camps
OneIndia
· Jul 2, 2026
Himachal on Edge as Monsoon Wreaks Havoc: 46 Roads Shut, Power Grid Hit
It's the same story, different day, across Himachal Pradesh. The unyielding monsoon rains are showing no signs of letting up, and the state is really feeling the strain. Roads are caved in, hillsides have given way, and in many villages, the
RTL Today
· Jun 26, 2026
Heatwave conditions: Extreme caution advised due to forest fire threat
Persistent drought and high temperatures make grassy areas and forests particularly vulnerable to fires.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jun 23, 2026
Healthy rain brings highest levels in years for local aquifers and lakes
After years of severe drought and record-low water levels in San Antonio and surrounding regions, steady and above-average rainfall since April 2026 has led to significant recovery for local aquifers and lakes.
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