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When the waters came: A city shaken, a response begins

What began as a steady downpour on Monday, June 29 soon became one of Accra's most devastating flood disasters in recent memory. As the rain intensified, drains overflowed, and roads disappeared beneath murky water. Within hours, floodwaters surged into homes and shops, trapping vehicles, destroying businesses and forcing terrified families to flee with whatever they could carry. For many, there was no time to save a lifetime of possessions.
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India Today
· Jul 8, 2026
Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain
Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain
BNO News
· Jun 26, 2026
How Businesses Rebuild After Major Natural Disasters
When a severe storm or flood hits a commercial district, the immediate aftermath can look completely overwhelming. Company owners face a long list of sudden challenges to protect their investments and support their staff. Navigating this path requires immediate decisions and clear long-term planning. Taking the correct steps early helps operations resume smoothly and protects [] The post How Businesses Rebuild After Major Natural Disasters appeared first on BNO News.
Fox News
· Jun 22, 2026
Chicago resident living in shadows of Obama Presidential Center reveal chaos caused by years-long construction
A Chicago resident describes flooding, shaking and years of construction disruption from the Barack Obama Presidential Center built across the street.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 25, 2026
Ban pecah, 3,000 penduduk Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dilanda banjir
KUALA LANGAT: Lebih 3,000 penduduk di Kampung Rancangan Tanah Belia (RTB) Bukit Changgang di sini terjejas selepas kediaman dan laluan utama di kawasan itu dilanda banjir susulan ban Sungai Langat pecah kelmarin. Kejadian itu dilaporkan terjadi selepas sebuah ban dekat kunci air di kawasan berkenaan pecah kira-kira pukul 10.30 malam sebelum air melimpah masuk ke ... Read more The post Ban pecah, 3,000 penduduk Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dilanda banjir appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Suburban
· Jul 8, 2026
Website comment: The science behind the flooding
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Canada's National Observer
· Jul 7, 2026
'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods
'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods
Independent Online
· Jun 24, 2026
KZN's water crisis: Municipalities fail to provide safe water
KZN's water crisis: Municipalities fail to provide safe water
South Africa Today
· Jul 5, 2026
Ratanda Water Crisis Escalates: Deadly Protests and Urgent Talks to Restore Supply
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 4, 2026
Livestream: Newsfile discusses Accra floods and the dismissal of Justice Torkonoo’s case
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· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
They Generously Shared Their Water Supply With a Neighbor’s Construction Crew. The Mind-Boggling Property Destruction That Followed.
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India TV News
· Jul 2, 2026
Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging reported in many areas, school holiday declared in Palghar
Amid heavy rains, several areas of Mumbai and neighbouring MMR districts of Palghar, Thane and Raigad reported reporter massive waterlogging as these areas witnessed over 100 mm to 200 mm of rainfall, which, led to inundation, traffic jams. The IMD’s Regional Meteorological Observatory (RMC) issued a red alert for the Palghar district for Thursday. Palghar Collector Dr Indu Rani Jakhar has declared school holidays on Thursday in wake of the forecast.
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· Jul 1, 2026
Gov. Andy Beshear expects federal request for Kentucky flood relief to be a 'slam dunk'
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear toured flood damage in two Kentucky communities Wednesday, and said he believes the request for financial relief from the federal government to victims to be a “slam dunk.” Beshear made stops in Cumberland...
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 22, 2026
Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain
A West Island resident described the scene as chaos. Two days after heavy rainfall flooded streets and homes in Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Dollard-des-Ormeaux, cleanup was still underway on Monday. READ: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall Furniture and household belongings damaged by stormwater could be seen lining the streets of Pierrefonds. Environment Canada [] The post Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Les Crises
· Jun 23, 2026
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CNN
· Jun 29, 2026
This city is running out of water
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· Jul 10, 2026
Drame à Sanoyah : deux adolescents emportés par les eaux de ruissellement
L’angoisse est à son comble à Fassiyah 1, dans le quartier Sanoyah, où familles et proches vivent depuis jeudi soir dans une attente insoutenable. Les regards restent tournés vers les cours d’eau et les bas-fonds, où des recherches sont en cours depuis de longues heures pour tenter de retrouver deux adolescents emportés par les eaux de ruissellement. Le [] The post Drame à Sanoyah : deux adolescents emportés par les eaux de ruissellement first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Caucasian Knot
· Jul 5, 2026
The residents of Derbent pointed out to the authorities the unresolved issue of sewage discharge into the sea.
One of the tourists filmed the unsanitary conditions on the coast in Dagestan, pointing out the sewage discharge into the sea and the risk of infection while swimming. Residents of Derbent, commenting on her video on social media, stated that the problem of sea pollution has not been resolved for decades, as the authorities do not pay it due attention.
Mindanao Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Mayor Myrill Apit expresses sympathy for victims of Tacloban school Shooting, reaffirms commitment to student safety
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The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
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Nepal News
· 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 []
DW News
· Jul 13, 2026
How Germany is rebuilding to prevent another deadly flood | DW News
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Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Southern Taiwan shut down as storm unleashes floods
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The Rising Nepal
· Jul 9, 2026
Experts warn of cloudburst disasters
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· Jul 6, 2026
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