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The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 74. The jump in the death toll comes a day after the junta made a rare request for foreign aid to combat the tragic natural disaster. Furthermore, 89 people are missing.

According to official figures, floods, and landslides because of the Typhoon that hit the region last week have killed almost 350 people across Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

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Typhoon Yagi is the strongest storm to hit Asia this year. As the flood waters from swollen rivers inundate cities across the region, in Myanmar, the floods "resulted in 74 deaths and 89 people missing" as of Friday evening.

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According to the Global New Light of Myanmar, the floods have destroyed over 65,000 houses and five dams.&nbsp;

Search and rescue operations are underway to look for those missing.

In Myanmar, swathes of farmlands have been inundated, including around the sprawling, low-lying capital Naypyidaw, reports news agency AFP. Landslides have been reported in hilly areas. However, with phone and internet lines down, compiling information has proven difficult.

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According to state media reports, authorities have opened 82 "relief camps" to house displaced people.

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On Saturday (Sep 14), Myanmar's junta chief made a rare request for foreign aid to deal with the floods, reported state media.

Previously, on Friday, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing&nbsp;according to the Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper said,&nbsp;"Officials from the government need to contact foreign countries to receive rescue and relief aid to be provided to the victims."

"It is necessary to manage rescue, relief, and rehabilitation measures as quickly as possible," he was quoted as saying.

This unexpected appeal follows the military's track record of blocking international humanitarian aid.&nbsp;Just last year, the military halted travel authorisations for aid groups trying to reach around a million victims of powerful Cyclone Mocha.

(With inputs from agencies)

The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 74. The jump in the death toll comes a day after the junta made a rare request for foreign aid to combat the tragic natural disaster.

The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 74. The jump in the death toll comes a day after the junta made a rare request for foreign aid to combat the tragic natural disaster. Furthermore, 89 people are missing. According to official figures, floods, and landslides because of the Typhoon that hit the region last week have killed almost 350 people across Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Search and rescue operations underway Typhoon Yagi is the strongest storm to hit Asia this year. As the flood waters from swollen rivers inundate cities across the region, in Myanmar, the floods "resulted in 74 deaths and 89 people missing" as of Friday evening. Also read | Myanmar Junta makes rare request for foreign aid as country battles with massive floods According to the Global New Light of Myanmar, the floods have destroyed over 65,000 houses and five dams. Search and rescue operations are underway to look for those missing. In Myanmar, swathes of farmlands have been inundated, including around the sprawling, low-lying capital Naypyidaw, reports news agency AFP. Landslides have been reported in hilly areas. However, with phone and internet lines down, compiling information has proven difficult. Also read | 'Horrible scene': At least 25 dead, 40 injured while trying to collect leaking fuel from tank in Haiti According to state media reports, authorities have opened 82 "relief camps" to house displaced people. Junta's rare plea for aid On Saturday (Sep 14), Myanmar's junta chief made a rare request for foreign aid to deal with the floods, reported state media. Previously, on Friday, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing according to the Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper said, "Officials from the government need to contact foreign countries to receive rescue and relief aid to be provided to the victims." "It is necessary to manage rescue, relief, and rehabilitation measures as quickly as possible," he was quoted as saying. This unexpected appeal follows the military's track record of blocking international humanitarian aid. Just last year, the military halted travel authorisations for aid groups trying to reach around a million victims of powerful Cyclone Mocha. (With inputs from agencies)

Typhoon Yagi death toll rises to 74 in Myanmar; 89 missing as floods and landslides wreak havoc

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Carrying children on their backs or rowing the elderly on makeshift rafts through rising waters, thousands of Myanmar residents are feeling severe flooding triggered by the deadly Typhoon Yagi.

Typhoon Yagi causes floods in Myanmar

Residents of Vietnam's capital waded through waist-deep water Wednesday as river levels hit a 20-year high and the toll from the area's strongest typhoon in decades rose to at least 179, with neighbouring nations also enduring deadly flooding and landslides.

Typhoon&nbsp;Yagi&nbsp;hit Vietnam at the weekend, carrying winds in excess of 149 kilometres (92 miles) per hour and a deluge of rain that has also brought destructive floods to northern areas of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.

The Red River in Hanoi reached its highest level in 20 years on Wednesday, forcing residents to trudge through waist-deep brown water as they retrieved possessions from flooded homes.

Others fashioned makeshift boats from whatever materials they could find.

"This was the worst flooding I have witnessed," said Nguyen Tran Van, 41, who has lived near the Red River in Hanoi for 15 years.

"I didn't think the water would rise as quick as it did. I moved because if the water had risen just a bit higher, it would have been very difficult for&nbsp;us&nbsp;to&nbsp;leave," Van told AFP.

A landslide smashed into the remote mountain village of Lang Nu in Lao Cai province, levelling it to a flat expanse of mud and rocks strewn with debris and laced by streams.

State media said at least 34 people had been killed in the village, with another 46 still missing.

Villagers laid dead bodies on the ground, some in makeshift coffins, some wrapped in cloth, while police with picks and shovels dug through the dirt in search of more victims.

Vietnamese state media said the total death toll from&nbsp;Yagi&nbsp;-- the strongest storm to hit northern Vietnam in 30 years -- had risen to 179, with 145 missing across the country.

<h2>Worst floods since 2008</h2>

Mai Van Khiem, head of the national weather bureau, told state media that the water level in the Red River in Hanoi was at its highest since 2004.

Forecasters said the waters in Hanoi had peaked and the river level would go down, but Khiem warned of serious widespread flooding in the provinces surrounding the capital in the days ahead.

Police, soldiers and volunteers helped hundreds of residents along the banks of the swollen river in Hanoi to evacuate their homes in the early hours as the water rose rapidly.

A police official in Hanoi, who refused to be identified, said officers were going on foot or by boat to check every house along the river.&nbsp;

"All residents must leave," he said. "We are bringing them to public buildings turned into temporary shelters or they can stay with relatives. There has been so much rain and the water is rising&nbsp;quickly."

Images on Tuesday showed people stranded on rooftops and victims posted desperate pleas for help on social media, while 59,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes in Yen Bai province.

The United States is providing $1 million in immediate humanitarian aid to Vietnam, its embassy in Hanoi said.

<h2>Region-wide impact</h2>

In neighbouring Laos, authorities evacuated 300 people from 17 villages in northern Luang Namtha province, deputy district chief Sivilai Pankaew told AFP.

The UN's World Food Programme said it was "very concerned" for the safety of communities in northern Laos, while national radio reported extensive damage to houses, roads, markets, schools and farmland.

State media said at least one person had been killed and images showed rescuers working in murky brown&nbsp;floodwaters.

Thai authorities said four people were killed in the kingdom's northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai and the army had been deployed to help around 9,000 families hit by floods.

In Myanmar, days of rain around the sprawling low-rise capital Naypyidaw sent river levels to danger levels, the junta said in a statement.

Lay Shwe Zin Oo, from the ministry of social welfare, told AFP that casualties were expected but search teams were still gathering information.

Posts on social media showed people clinging to trees as the waters ran below them.

Southeast Asia experiences annual monsoon rains but human-made climate change is causing more intense weather patterns that can make destructive floods more likely.

Typhoons in the region are forming closer to the coast, intensifying more rapidly, and staying over land longer due to climate change, according to a study published in July.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Residents of Vietnam's capital waded through waist-deep water Wednesday as river levels hit a 20-year high and the toll from the area's strongest typhoon in decades rose to at least 179, with neighbouring nations also enduring deadly flooding and landslides.

Residents of Vietnam's capital waded through waist-deep water Wednesday as river levels hit a 20-year high and the toll from the area's strongest typhoon in decades rose to at least 179, with neighbouring nations also enduring deadly flooding and landslides. Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam at the weekend, carrying winds in excess of 149 kilometres (92 miles) per hour and a deluge of rain that has also brought destructive floods to northern areas of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. The Red River in Hanoi reached its highest level in 20 years on Wednesday, forcing residents to trudge through waist-deep brown water as they retrieved possessions from flooded homes. Others fashioned makeshift boats from whatever materials they could find. "This was the worst flooding I have witnessed," said Nguyen Tran Van, 41, who has lived near the Red River in Hanoi for 15 years. "I didn't think the water would rise as quick as it did. I moved because if the water had risen just a bit higher, it would have been very difficult for us to leave," Van told AFP. A landslide smashed into the remote mountain village of Lang Nu in Lao Cai province, levelling it to a flat expanse of mud and rocks strewn with debris and laced by streams. State media said at least 34 people had been killed in the village, with another 46 still missing. Villagers laid dead bodies on the ground, some in makeshift coffins, some wrapped in cloth, while police with picks and shovels dug through the dirt in search of more victims. Vietnamese state media said the total death toll from Yagi -- the strongest storm to hit northern Vietnam in 30 years -- had risen to 179, with 145 missing across the country. Worst floods since 2008 Mai Van Khiem, head of the national weather bureau, told state media that the water level in the Red River in Hanoi was at its highest since 2004. Forecasters said the waters in Hanoi had peaked and the river level would go down, but Khiem warned of serious widespread flooding in the provinces surrounding the capital in the days ahead. Police, soldiers and volunteers helped hundreds of residents along the banks of the swollen river in Hanoi to evacuate their homes in the early hours as the water rose rapidly. A police official in Hanoi, who refused to be identified, said officers were going on foot or by boat to check every house along the river. "All residents must leave," he said. "We are bringing them to public buildings turned into temporary shelters or they can stay with relatives. There has been so much rain and the water is rising quickly." Images on Tuesday showed people stranded on rooftops and victims posted desperate pleas for help on social media, while 59,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes in Yen Bai province. The United States is providing $1 million in immediate humanitarian aid to Vietnam, its embassy in Hanoi said. Region-wide impact In neighbouring Laos, authorities evacuated 300 people from 17 villages in northern Luang Namtha province, deputy district chief Sivilai Pankaew told AFP. The UN's World Food Programme said it was "very concerned" for the safety of communities in northern Laos, while national radio reported extensive damage to houses, roads, markets, schools and farmland. State media said at least one person had been killed and images showed rescuers working in murky brown floodwaters. Thai authorities said four people were killed in the kingdom's northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai and the army had been deployed to help around 9,000 families hit by floods. In Myanmar, days of rain around the sprawling low-rise capital Naypyidaw sent river levels to danger levels, the junta said in a statement. Lay Shwe Zin Oo, from the ministry of social welfare, told AFP that casualties were expected but search teams were still gathering information. Posts on social media showed people clinging to trees as the waters ran below them. Southeast Asia experiences annual monsoon rains but human-made climate change is causing more intense weather patterns that can make destructive floods more likely. Typhoons in the region are forming closer to the coast, intensifying more rapidly, and staying over land longer due to climate change, according to a study published in July. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Typhoon Yagi: Hanoi river level hits 20-year high; death toll nears 200

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The water level in Vietnam's Red river, which flows through country's capital Hanoi, rose to a 20-year high due to torrential rains triggered by typhoon Yagi. Thousands of people have been evacuated while 197 have died so far in floods and landslides triggered by the typhoon.

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In the Brazilian capital, a massive wildfire has destroyed about 20 per cent of a forest, cloaking the city in a cloud of grey-white smoke. The blaze, as per officials, was believed to have been started by arsonists.

<h2>Conservation area</h2>

As per Reuters, the National Forest of Brasília is a conservation area that stretches to over 5,600 hectares of woodland home to springs that are the source of over 70 per cent of the city's freshwater.

"We have put out three of the four blazes, and we hope to have the fire under control by the end of the day," said Fabio dos Santos Miranda.

Miranda, who manages the forest in an interview, added that they were "sure this was an environmental crime, but we haven't confirmed if it was intentional or not."&nbsp;

He added that three suspected arsonists were seen in the area where the fire started.

<h2>Nearby orchards under threat</h2>

Orchards adjoining the area are under threat from the blaze and firefighters are struggling to contain it and stop it from spreading to orchards where farmers grow tomatoes and flowers.

"We are working to protect the orchards," said fireman Major Godoy. However, he said that "the wind is blowing the fire towards them and the sparks fly a long way."

<h2>Brazil, wildfires and August</h2>

According to the data from Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), satellites in August detected over 38,000 fires — 38,266 to be exact. This is more than double compared to the fires in the Amazon rainforest in 2023, and the highest — by about 38 per cent, for this month in over a decade — since 2010.

This 14-year high, as per a Reuters report, comes after fire hotspots in August surged to a two-decade high and as Brazil battles the second straight year of extreme drought.

As per the report in the naturally wet, moist biome, fires usually start due to cattle ranching as people convert the jungle into pastures. Dry conditions and warm air aid the spread of these fires, which burn more intensely and for longer.

In August, thousands of fires were driven by a combination of weather, climate change and human action, said Helga Correa, a conservation specialist at WWF-Brasil, in an initial assessment.

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"The region where we detected concentrated smoke in August coincides with the so-called Arch of Deforestation, which includes the north of Rondonia, the south of Amazonas and the southwest of Para," said Correa.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the Brazilian capital, a massive wildfire has destroyed about 20 per cent of a forest, cloaking the city in a cloud of grey-white smoke. The blaze, as per officials, was believed to have been started by arsonists.

In the Brazilian capital, a massive wildfire has destroyed about 20 per cent of a forest, cloaking the city in a cloud of grey-white smoke. The blaze, as per officials, was believed to have been started by arsonists. Conservation area As per Reuters, the National Forest of Brasília is a conservation area that stretches to over 5,600 hectares of woodland home to springs that are the source of over 70 per cent of the city's freshwater. "We have put out three of the four blazes, and we hope to have the fire under control by the end of the day," said Fabio dos Santos Miranda. Miranda, who manages the forest in an interview, added that they were "sure this was an environmental crime, but we haven't confirmed if it was intentional or not." He added that three suspected arsonists were seen in the area where the fire started. Nearby orchards under threat Orchards adjoining the area are under threat from the blaze and firefighters are struggling to contain it and stop it from spreading to orchards where farmers grow tomatoes and flowers. "We are working to protect the orchards," said fireman Major Godoy. However, he said that "the wind is blowing the fire towards them and the sparks fly a long way." Brazil, wildfires and August According to the data from Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), satellites in August detected over 38,000 fires — 38,266 to be exact. This is more than double compared to the fires in the Amazon rainforest in 2023, and the highest — by about 38 per cent, for this month in over a decade — since 2010. This 14-year high, as per a Reuters report, comes after fire hotspots in August surged to a two-decade high and as Brazil battles the second straight year of extreme drought. As per the report in the naturally wet, moist biome, fires usually start due to cattle ranching as people convert the jungle into pastures. Dry conditions and warm air aid the spread of these fires, which burn more intensely and for longer. In August, thousands of fires were driven by a combination of weather, climate change and human action, said Helga Correa, a conservation specialist at WWF-Brasil, in an initial assessment. Also read | Brazil deploys 1,500 firefighters to tackle Amazon wildfires amidst severe drought "The region where we detected concentrated smoke in August coincides with the so-called Arch of Deforestation, which includes the north of Rondonia, the south of Amazonas and the southwest of Para," said Correa. (With inputs from agencies)

Brazil: Wildfire burns 20 per cent of forest, arson suspected

In the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, houses have collapsed and been swept away by torrential downpours. At least 30 people have lost their lives across the two states due to rain related incidents. More than 47,000 individuals were moved to relief camps in both the states. Watch in for more details!

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In the aftermath of the devastating floods that claimed thousands of lives in North Korea at least 30 government officials have been reportedly sentenced to death by the country's supreme leader Kim Jong-Un. The death sentence comes after authorities in North Korea failed to stop the catastrophic floods in July. Watch in for more details!

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Drone footage of Gujarat's Surat district in India showed widespread inundation of residential areas, after rain-triggered floods. Thousands of people have been evacuated from flood-hit areas, piles of garbage, mud, and silt were left behind after the murky floodwater started to pull away. Fears of waterborne diseases rise in India as floodwaters recede. Watch in for more details!

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Unprecedented rainfall and floods in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh left 35 persons dead, battered roads and rail tracks snapping connectivity, submerged thousands of acres of agricultural crops and left people scampering for daily needs. Watch in for more details!

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh floods: Chief Ministers of states step up efforts to tackle situation

Floods and a landslide have killed at least 13 people in the Philippines, as tropical storm Yagi, locally known as Enteng, dumped heavy rain on the capital manila and nearby provinces.

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At least 27 people were reported dead due to relentless torrential rainfall in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for the second consecutive day on Sunday (Sept 1).&nbsp; Widespread flooding, waterlogging, and road and rail traffic disruption are affecting millions with emergency measures imposed across both states.

<h2>Andhra Pradesh, Telangana rains: Top developments</h2>

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	Death toll: The heavy downpour has claimed at least 15 lives in Telangana and 12 in Andhra Pradesh, as rivers in both states swelled dangerously.
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	Evacuations: Thousands of residents have been evacuated from flood-affected areas by national and state disaster response teams. These evacuees are now housed in relief camps as the states brace for further rainfall.
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</ol>

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	Trains cancelled: Over 100 trains have been cancelled, with several others diverted due to waterlogged tracks across the South Central Railway network, which serves Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and other neighbouring states in the south of Vindhyas.
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	Prime Minister’s assurance: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday (Sept 1), and assured them of all possible assistance from the central government to tackle the crisis.
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	Weather warnings: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several districts of Telangana, including Adilabad, Nizamabad, Rajanna Sircilla, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Kamareddy, and Mahabubnagar. The red alert is&nbsp;effective starting Monday (Sept 2).
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	Schools closed in Hyderabad: In Hyderabad,&nbsp;authorities have declared a holiday for schools on Monday (Sept 2) to ensure the safety of students.
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	Government action: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held an emergency review meeting and directed officials to stay vigilant and take quick action to provide relief in flood-hit areas. He urged residents to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary.
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	Vijayawada impact: Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh has been severely affected, with the Budameru rivulet overflowing at several points, flooding many parts of the city. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Ajit Singh Nagar in Vijayawada&nbsp;for the second time on Sunday (Sept 1) to take stock of the situation.&nbsp;
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	Further Alerts: The IMD has forecasted heavy rainfall for several districts in Andhra Pradesh, including Srikakulam, Vijayanagaram, Parvatipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Kakinada, and Nandyala, on Monday.
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(With inputs from agencies)

At least 27 people were reported dead due to relentless torrential rainfall in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for the second consecutive day on Sunday (Sept 1).

At least 27 people were reported dead due to relentless torrential rainfall in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for the second consecutive day on Sunday (Sept 1). Widespread flooding, waterlogging, and road and rail traffic disruption are affecting millions with emergency measures imposed across both states. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana rains: Top developments Death toll: The heavy downpour has claimed at least 15 lives in Telangana and 12 in Andhra Pradesh, as rivers in both states swelled dangerously. Evacuations: Thousands of residents have been evacuated from flood-affected areas by national and state disaster response teams. These evacuees are now housed in relief camps as the states brace for further rainfall. Also read | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana hit by floods: Home Minister Amit Shah assures all support to CMs Trains cancelled: Over 100 trains have been cancelled, with several others diverted due to waterlogged tracks across the South Central Railway network, which serves Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and other neighbouring states in the south of Vindhyas. Prime Minister’s assurance: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday (Sept 1), and assured them of all possible assistance from the central government to tackle the crisis. Weather warnings: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several districts of Telangana, including Adilabad, Nizamabad, Rajanna Sircilla, Yadadri Bhuvangiri, Vikarabad, Sangareddy, Kamareddy, and Mahabubnagar. The red alert is effective starting Monday (Sept 2). Schools closed in Hyderabad: In Hyderabad, authorities have declared a holiday for schools on Monday (Sept 2) to ensure the safety of students. Government action: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held an emergency review meeting and directed officials to stay vigilant and take quick action to provide relief in flood-hit areas. He urged residents to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary. Vijayawada impact: Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh has been severely affected, with the Budameru rivulet overflowing at several points, flooding many parts of the city. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Ajit Singh Nagar in Vijayawada for the second time on Sunday (Sept 1) to take stock of the situation. Further Alerts: The IMD has forecasted heavy rainfall for several districts in Andhra Pradesh, including Srikakulam, Vijayanagaram, Parvatipuram Manyam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Kakinada, and Nandyala, on Monday. (With inputs from agencies)

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In the Amazon rainforest, the month of August saw the number of fires surge to the highest levels since 2010, government data released on Sunday (Sep 1) showed. The increase follows a record drought that has been plaguing the biome.

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1771}">How many fires are we talking about?</h2>

According to the data from Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), satellites in August detected over 38,000 fires — 38,266 to be exact. This is more than double compared to the fires in the Amazon rainforest in 2023, and the highest — by about 38 per cent, for this month in over a decade — since 2010.

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This 14-year high, as per a Reuters report, comes after fire hotspots in August surged to a two-decade high and as Brazil battles the second straight year of extreme drought.

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:283,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1969}">Conditions contributing to the fires</h2>

As per the report in the naturally wet, moist biome, fires usually start due to cattle ranching as people convert the jungle into pastures. Dry conditions and warm air aid the spread of these fires, which burn more intensely and for longer.

In August, thousands of fires were driven by a combination of weather, climate change and human action, said Helga Correa, a conservation specialist at WWF-Brasil, in an initial assessment.

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"The region where we detected concentrated smoke in August coincides with the so-called Arch of Deforestation, which includes the north of Rondonia, the south of Amazonas and the southwest of Para," said Correa.

"This indicates that, in addition to climate change and El Niño, changes in land use produced by humans play a central role in the increase in fires," she added.

In the Amazon rainforest, the month of August saw the number of fires surge to the highest levels since 2010, government data released on Sunday (Sep 1) showed. The increase follows a record drought that has been plaguing the biome.

In the Amazon rainforest, the month of August saw the number of fires surge to the highest levels since 2010, government data released on Sunday (Sep 1) showed. The increase follows a record drought that has been plaguing the biome. How many fires are we talking about? According to the data from Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), satellites in August detected over 38,000 fires — 38,266 to be exact. This is more than double compared to the fires in the Amazon rainforest in 2023, and the highest — by about 38 per cent, for this month in over a decade — since 2010. Also read | Canada wildfires released 647 megatonnes of greenhouse gas in 2022, 4th biggest source of global emissions This 14-year high, as per a Reuters report, comes after fire hotspots in August surged to a two-decade high and as Brazil battles the second straight year of extreme drought. Conditions contributing to the fires As per the report in the naturally wet, moist biome, fires usually start due to cattle ranching as people convert the jungle into pastures. Dry conditions and warm air aid the spread of these fires, which burn more intensely and for longer. In August, thousands of fires were driven by a combination of weather, climate change and human action, said Helga Correa, a conservation specialist at WWF-Brasil, in an initial assessment. Also read | Brazil deploys 1,500 firefighters to tackle Amazon wildfires amidst severe drought "The region where we detected concentrated smoke in August coincides with the so-called Arch of Deforestation, which includes the north of Rondonia, the south of Amazonas and the southwest of Para," said Correa. "This indicates that, in addition to climate change and El Niño, changes in land use produced by humans play a central role in the increase in fires," she added.

Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest 'blaze' to a 14-year-high amidst severe drought

Incessant rains have wreaked havoc in the state of Gujarat, disrupting normal life. As the state is gripped with a flooding situation in many areas, Cyclone Asna is expected to continue the severe weather conditions in the state till September 5.

The cyclone, which was expected over Saurashtra and Kutch regions, originated in the Arabian Sea due to a low-pressure condition over the Bay of Bengal on August 16. This rare cyclone is the fourth to develop in the Arabian Sea, the last being in 1944.

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<h2>IMD prediction for Gujarat</h2>

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone has weakened and is now moving away from Gujarat. However, an orange alert has been issued as heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted in south Gujarat in isolated areas till September 5. Vadodara, Narmada, Bharuch, Panchmahal, Anand, Dahod, and Chota Udepur are likely to witness heavy rain&nbsp;for the next few days.

The weather department also said that Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Aravalli, and Saurashtra-Kutch region are to receive light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning.

Strong winds of about 40-50 kilometres per hour are expected over the region.

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<h2>Aftermath of Gujarat rains</h2>

Many areas in Gujarat are severely waterlogged due to heavy rain&nbsp;between August 27 and 29, resulting in loss of lives and properties.

At least 36 people have lost their lives due to rain-related incidents. Over 18,000 have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas.&nbsp;

In the city of Vadodara, 24 crocodiles have been rescued from residential areas who came into the city after the water level in the Vishwamitri River rose, causing terror among locals. This happened as water was released from the Ajwa dam, which caused flooding in the region.

<h2>Govt sets up team to assess flood situation</h2>

The central government on Sunday set up a team to assess the damage caused by rain and floods in Gujarat. The team is being led by the executive director of the National Institute of Disaster Management.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Incessant rains have wreaked havoc in the state of Gujarat, disrupting normal life. As the state is gripped with a flooding situation in many areas, Cyclone Asna is expected to continue the severe weather conditions in the state till September 5.

Incessant rains have wreaked havoc in the state of Gujarat, disrupting normal life. As the state is gripped with a flooding situation in many areas, Cyclone Asna is expected to continue the severe weather conditions in the state till September 5. The cyclone, which was expected over Saurashtra and Kutch regions, originated in the Arabian Sea due to a low-pressure condition over the Bay of Bengal on August 16. This rare cyclone is the fourth to develop in the Arabian Sea, the last being in 1944. Also read | Kolkata horror: Main accused Sanjay Roy demanding egg chowmein in jail, authorities respond IMD prediction for Gujarat According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone has weakened and is now moving away from Gujarat. However, an orange alert has been issued as heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted in south Gujarat in isolated areas till September 5. Vadodara, Narmada, Bharuch, Panchmahal, Anand, Dahod, and Chota Udepur are likely to witness heavy rain for the next few days. The weather department also said that Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Aravalli, and Saurashtra-Kutch region are to receive light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. Strong winds of about 40-50 kilometres per hour are expected over the region. Also read | IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata after engine failure mid-air Aftermath of Gujarat rains Many areas in Gujarat are severely waterlogged due to heavy rain between August 27 and 29, resulting in loss of lives and properties. At least 36 people have lost their lives due to rain-related incidents. Over 18,000 have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. In the city of Vadodara, 24 crocodiles have been rescued from residential areas who came into the city after the water level in the Vishwamitri River rose, causing terror among locals. This happened as water was released from the Ajwa dam, which caused flooding in the region. Govt sets up team to assess flood situation The central government on Sunday set up a team to assess the damage caused by rain and floods in Gujarat. The team is being led by the executive director of the National Institute of Disaster Management. (With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Asna moves away, heavy rainfall to continue in Gujarat for next five days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for several states on August 31. The alert warns of very heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Gujarat floods: IMD predicts heavy rains on Sunday and Monday

#Gravitas | Typhoon Shanshan has unleashed devastating winds and rain across Japan, leaving destruction in its wake. Tourists scramble for safety as authorities have warned that this could be one of the strongest storms to hit the Fukuoka region in recent history. Meanwhile, in Gujarat, India, massive floods have claimed lives and displaced thousands, with crocodiles spotted in residential areas. Watch a full report here.

Typhoon Shanshan Slams Japan | Deadly Floods in Gujarat | Gravitas

Amid the flooding situation in the Indian state of Gujarat, videos of crocodiles entering residential colonies in Vadodara have surfaced on social media, as the rising water level in the Vishwamitri River threatens the nearby regions.

Gujarat Floods: Forest department rescues 15-feet long crocodile in Vadodara

The Indian state of Gujarat is grapple with severe floods amid continuous heavy rainfall. While rescue operations and evacuations are underway, the death toll continues to rise. At least 28 have lost their lives in rain-related accidents in the last three days.

Gujarat Floods: At least 28 dead, thousands evacuated

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