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In war-torn Sudan, at least 132 people have died due to heavy rains and flooding. The country has experienced an intense rainy season in the last one month, with intermittent torrential flooding mainly in the country's North and East.

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Flash floods caused by heavy monsoon rains in Thailand have killed 22 people in recent days. Disaster officials have warned of further sudden flooding this week.

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Two persons have been killed during rescue operations in flood-hit Tripura, officials said on Saturday. Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan Asish Bose was washed away in a river during a rescue operation in South Tripura's Belonia while jeep driver Chiranjit Deb drowned while rescuing three persons in Indranagar in West Tripura district on Friday. With the fresh fatalities, the toll in the state due to the floods rose to 23, while 1.28 lakh people have been rendered homeless in the worst deluge in the northeastern state in the last three decades.

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In an era marked by environmental challenges, the concept of eco-anxiety has emerged as an overwhelming toll on our hearts and minds.

<h2>Eco-Anxiety: The silent struggle</h2>

As people around the world grapple with environmental issues causing climate crisis, ranging from pollution, deforestation, forest fires and heat waves, there has emerged a profound sense of worry and helplessness.&nbsp;

This in many cases leads to a new form of psychological distress, for which experts have coined the term: "Eco-Anxiety".

The American Psychological Association (APA) recognises it as a "chronic fear of environmental doom".&nbsp;

The term encapsulates the psychological impact of ecological concerns faced by individuals as they witness the degradation of our environment and see its visible effects like smog-blanketed skies — daily reminders of the challenges our planet and we face.

<h2>Pollution and mental health</h2>

Recently, the Indian capital New Delhi has been living under a blanket of toxic air, which has made it hard for people to breathe.&nbsp;

There were days when the AQI (Air Quality Index) levels plummeted to a hazardous level of up to 999 in some areas. Naturally, this gave rise to a number of health problems. While many landed in hospitals, others battled a silent enemy.

Recent research has also shed light on the connection between pollution and mental health. Studies indicate that exposure to air pollution can contribute to an increased risk of mental health issues.

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Talking to WION, Shannon Olsson, a chemical ecologist with over 20 years of experience said that for Delhi, the well-known pollution causes like vehicular emissions, stubble burning etc "come together in (a) perfect storm to create these incredibly high pollution levels which are really a little hard to comprehend even when you're in Delhi".

<h2>A sense of helplessness&nbsp;</h2>

Olsson, who is the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV) Special Scientific Envoy to India, said that natural disasters, coupled with wars and the many crises lead to a "helplessness that you feel as an individual".

"You feel like, what can I possibly do to try to control this? It feels like you have very little control and that produces obviously a fear because also these things are dangerous."

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Olsson, the Founder and Global Director at the echo network says that eco-anxiety can manifest helplessness similar to what one feels when "they've lost a loved one or lost a job," which then "causes huge anxiety" especially among "children and our youth who are growing up in these environments where they feel very, very insecure about their own futures."

This sense of helplessness is also felt by parents.

Talking to WION, Neha Sonawane, a lawyer and a new mother, summed up the eco-anxiety felt by parents in one line: "As I started on this journey of parenthood, it is mostly this feeling of overwhelming sense of responsibility for the world".

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"I don't know how much my small footprint matters in this larger carbon footprint, but I can try and I can hope that I teach my child a kind, more sustainable method of living," she added.

<h2>How to deal with eco-anxiety?</h2>

Like any other mental health concern, seeking professional help is a must. Along with that, it takes effort.

"Anything like air pollution, it can't be dealt with by one person, it requires a concerted effort and I think this is one of the major limiting factors," says Olsson.

Living sustainably is another way.

"There are lots of ways that we can reduce our impact on the environment by reusing items by reducing our usage of things like plastic by trying to walk as much as possible by trying to reduce or trying to take public transport as it's available to us."

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"There's many things that we can do and there's lots of alternatives coming out all the time so just keeping our minds open to what is available to us. And there's lots of cool startups in India right now that are doing really great things, really wonderful, sustainable things that helps me a lot because it helps me to know that there are really wonderful people doing great things and that reduces my anxiety by just seeing that light in other people," she adds.

However, as per Olsson, all is not bad.

"As a scientist I can tell you if you look at the statistics, the world is actually getting better. Overall, people are living better, things are getting better. The world is actually not as bad as it seems. We just have to keep that hope and keep trying."&nbsp;

"So the important thing I say is, do not give up, do not just sit down and say there's nothing, the world is ending. Because it's not."

In an era marked by environmental challenges, the concept of eco-anxiety has emerged as an overwhelming toll on our hearts and minds. Eco-Anxiety: The silent struggle As people around the world grapple with environmental issues causing climate crisis, ranging from pollution, deforestation, forest fires and heat waves, there has emerged a profound sense of worry and helplessness.

In an era marked by environmental challenges, the concept of eco-anxiety has emerged as an overwhelming toll on our hearts and minds. Eco-Anxiety: The silent struggle As people around the world grapple with environmental issues causing climate crisis, ranging from pollution, deforestation, forest fires and heat waves, there has emerged a profound sense of worry and helplessness. This in many cases leads to a new form of psychological distress, for which experts have coined the term: "Eco-Anxiety". The American Psychological Association (APA) recognises it as a "chronic fear of environmental doom". The term encapsulates the psychological impact of ecological concerns faced by individuals as they witness the degradation of our environment and see its visible effects like smog-blanketed skies — daily reminders of the challenges our planet and we face. Pollution and mental health Recently, the Indian capital New Delhi has been living under a blanket of toxic air, which has made it hard for people to breathe. There were days when the AQI (Air Quality Index) levels plummeted to a hazardous level of up to 999 in some areas. Naturally, this gave rise to a number of health problems. While many landed in hospitals, others battled a silent enemy. Recent research has also shed light on the connection between pollution and mental health. Studies indicate that exposure to air pollution can contribute to an increased risk of mental health issues. Also read | New Delhi gets a breather, overnight rains bring relief, clear smog Talking to WION, Shannon Olsson, a chemical ecologist with over 20 years of experience said that for Delhi, the well-known pollution causes like vehicular emissions, stubble burning etc "come together in (a) perfect storm to create these incredibly high pollution levels which are really a little hard to comprehend even when you're in Delhi". A sense of helplessness Olsson, who is the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV) Special Scientific Envoy to India, said that natural disasters, coupled with wars and the many crises lead to a "helplessness that you feel as an individual". "You feel like, what can I possibly do to try to control this? It feels like you have very little control and that produces obviously a fear because also these things are dangerous." Also read | Baltic Sea in 'dire' state due to human activities and global warming: Report Olsson, the Founder and Global Director at the echo network says that eco-anxiety can manifest helplessness similar to what one feels when "they've lost a loved one or lost a job," which then "causes huge anxiety" especially among "children and our youth who are growing up in these environments where they feel very, very insecure about their own futures." This sense of helplessness is also felt by parents. Talking to WION, Neha Sonawane, a lawyer and a new mother, summed up the eco-anxiety felt by parents in one line: "As I started on this journey of parenthood, it is mostly this feeling of overwhelming sense of responsibility for the world". "My child would inherit the reality of climate change along with man made disasters and wars". × "I don't know how much my small footprint matters in this larger carbon footprint, but I can try and I can hope that I teach my child a kind, more sustainable method of living," she added. How to deal with eco-anxiety? Like any other mental health concern, seeking professional help is a must. Along with that, it takes effort. "Anything like air pollution, it can't be dealt with by one person, it requires a concerted effort and I think this is one of the major limiting factors," says Olsson. Living sustainably is another way. "There are lots of ways that we can reduce our impact on the environment by reusing items by reducing our usage of things like plastic by trying to walk as much as possible by trying to reduce or trying to take public transport as it's available to us." Also read | Scientists call to rename Magellan galaxies alleging their namesake had a violent legacy "There's many things that we can do and there's lots of alternatives coming out all the time so just keeping our minds open to what is available to us. And there's lots of cool startups in India right now that are doing really great things, really wonderful, sustainable things that helps me a lot because it helps me to know that there are really wonderful people doing great things and that reduces my anxiety by just seeing that light in other people," she adds. However, as per Olsson, all is not bad. "As a scientist I can tell you if you look at the statistics, the world is actually getting better. Overall, people are living better, things are getting better. The world is actually not as bad as it seems. We just have to keep that hope and keep trying." "So the important thing I say is, do not give up, do not just sit down and say there's nothing, the world is ending. Because it's not."

Pollution, climate crisis, and more: 'Eco-anxiety' driving up 'impending sense of doom'

Flash floods triggered by the latest spell of monsoon rains have flooded streets in southern Pakistan. It has further blocked a key highway in the north. This comes as the death toll from rain-related incidents rose to 209 since July 1st.

Heavy rains hit Pakistan as deaths from flash floods jump to 209 since July

Thousands of children in northern Vietnam will struggle to return to school after flash floods and landslides damaged homes, destroyed crops and cut off several communities in the region, a charity warned Tuesday.

The country's north suffered through an extremely wet summer, with mountainous areas in the northwest particularly badly hit by heavy downpours and flash floods since early July.

Nearly 29,000 houses have been damaged and 90,000 hectares of crops destroyed, Vietnam's General Statistic Office said late last month.

In Son La province, about 1.3 million people have been affected, according to Save the Children, who said floods had left the countryside strewn with broken bridges and heavily damaged roads.

Eleven people have died in the area, and around 2,670 houses and 29 school buildings were damaged, according to Vietnam's disaster officials.

Save the Children said 4,500 children would face "safety challenges" as they try to return to school at the beginning of September.

"The recovery will take many months and without immediate intervention, these children could face numerous dangers," Le Thi Thanh Huong, Country Director of Save the Children Vietnam, said in a statement.

According to the charity, Ha Cong Minh, the principal of a school in Son La province, said "the road to school is very rough with landslides and broken bridges making it hard to travel. Children must cross streams to get to school."

Floods caused around $85 million in damages in the first seven months of the year, double the figure of last year, according to Vietnam's General Statistic Office.

Ninety-one people were killed or reported missing due to adverse weather during that period, it said.

Between June and November, Vietnam is often struck by downpours, triggering flooding and landslides.

Scientists have warned that extreme weather events globally are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change.

Thousands of children in northern Vietnam will struggle to return to school after flash floods and landslides damaged homes, destroyed crops and cut off several communities in the region, a charity warned Tuesday.

Thousands of children in northern Vietnam will struggle to return to school after flash floods and landslides damaged homes, destroyed crops and cut off several communities in the region, a charity warned Tuesday. The country's north suffered through an extremely wet summer, with mountainous areas in the northwest particularly badly hit by heavy downpours and flash floods since early July. Nearly 29,000 houses have been damaged and 90,000 hectares of crops destroyed, Vietnam's General Statistic Office said late last month. In Son La province, about 1.3 million people have been affected, according to Save the Children, who said floods had left the countryside strewn with broken bridges and heavily damaged roads. Eleven people have died in the area, and around 2,670 houses and 29 school buildings were damaged, according to Vietnam's disaster officials. Save the Children said 4,500 children would face "safety challenges" as they try to return to school at the beginning of September. "The recovery will take many months and without immediate intervention, these children could face numerous dangers," Le Thi Thanh Huong, Country Director of Save the Children Vietnam, said in a statement. According to the charity, Ha Cong Minh, the principal of a school in Son La province, said "the road to school is very rough with landslides and broken bridges making it hard to travel. Children must cross streams to get to school." Floods caused around $85 million in damages in the first seven months of the year, double the figure of last year, according to Vietnam's General Statistic Office. Ninety-one people were killed or reported missing due to adverse weather during that period, it said. Between June and November, Vietnam is often struck by downpours, triggering flooding and landslides. Scientists have warned that extreme weather events globally are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change.

Vietnam flood crisis leaves thousands of children out of school

The flood scare is back in the Indian capital city of New Delhi as the water level in the Yamuna River was expected to breach the danger mark of 204.5 metres on Tuesday&nbsp;(Aug 13) evening. On Tuesday morning, the water level was recorded at 204.35 metres, according to the Central Water Commission (CWC). The CWC said in a statement that the rising level of water was a “steady trend” and asked people to stay alert until the level gets below the danger level.

The statement warned there was a low possibility of a flood&nbsp;in the next few hours.

“Forecasted water level at 5pm on August 13, 2024, is expected to be 204.9m which is above warning level but below danger level,” CWC said in the statement. “...it is advised to keep a watch on the flood until the water level goes down below the warning level,” the statement added.

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Delhi’s Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj was expected to review the preparations by the authorities on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Delhi government has initiated the process of setting up 32 online monitoring stations (OMLS) along the Yamuna and various open drains flowing into it. Palla, ISBT bridge, ITO bridge, Nizamuddin bridge, Okhla Barrage, Najafgarh drain, Metcalf House drain, Khyber Pass drain, and Sweeper Colony drain are some of the locations where these OMLS&nbsp;could be set up.

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Authorities are hopeful of preventing the flood disaster that struck the national capital the previous monsoon season. On July 13 last year, the water level reached a record 208.66 metres, way above the danger level. The water level rise caused a deluge in key areas surrounding New Delhi including parts of Civil Lines, Mukherjee Nagar, and ITO. A total of 28,000 people were displaced due to the flooding.

To prevent the catastrophe this year, authorities have removed the obstructions in the flow of the river, like the jammed gates of the ITO barrage.

(With inputs from agencies)

The flood scare is back in the Indian capital city of New Delhi as the water level in the Yamuna River was expected to breach the danger mark of 204.5 metres on Tuesday (Aug 13) evening.

The flood scare is back in the Indian capital city of New Delhi as the water level in the Yamuna River was expected to breach the danger mark of 204.5 metres on Tuesday (Aug 13) evening. On Tuesday morning, the water level was recorded at 204.35 metres, according to the Central Water Commission (CWC). The CWC said in a statement that the rising level of water was a “steady trend” and asked people to stay alert until the level gets below the danger level. The statement warned there was a low possibility of a flood in the next few hours. “Forecasted water level at 5pm on August 13, 2024, is expected to be 204.9m which is above warning level but below danger level,” CWC said in the statement. “...it is advised to keep a watch on the flood until the water level goes down below the warning level,” the statement added. Also read: Delhi High Court grants protection from arrest to disgraced ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar Delhi’s Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj was expected to review the preparations by the authorities on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has initiated the process of setting up 32 online monitoring stations (OMLS) along the Yamuna and various open drains flowing into it. Palla, ISBT bridge, ITO bridge, Nizamuddin bridge, Okhla Barrage, Najafgarh drain, Metcalf House drain, Khyber Pass drain, and Sweeper Colony drain are some of the locations where these OMLS could be set up. Also read: Historic Sites in New Delhi & Beyond for Independence Day Authorities are hopeful of preventing the flood disaster that struck the national capital the previous monsoon season. On July 13 last year, the water level reached a record 208.66 metres, way above the danger level. The water level rise caused a deluge in key areas surrounding New Delhi including parts of Civil Lines, Mukherjee Nagar, and ITO. A total of 28,000 people were displaced due to the flooding. To prevent the catastrophe this year, authorities have removed the obstructions in the flow of the river, like the jammed gates of the ITO barrage. (With inputs from agencies)

Flood to hit Delhi ‘in few hours’? Yamuna expected to breach danger mark soon

In Sudan millions displaced by a nearly 16-month-long Civil War are now grumbling with worsening conditions due to heavy seasonal rains and flooding severe flooding has forced Millions to relocate once again.

Severe floods hit civil war-torn Sudan, displacing over 12 million people

The death toll from heavy rains that lashed western Yemen earlier this week has risen to 40, with 5 others still reported missing, according to Houthi officials and aid workers.

Yemen flood: Torrential rains cause chaos in Yemen's western region

Technology from the Netherlands is transforming flood management in flood-prone regions in Kenya. Slamdams protect communities from Burst Rivers and also store water for use in the dry season. After trials in Nigeria and Burundi, the technology is now being introduced to Kenya.

SLAMDAMS transform flood management in Kenya's flood-prone regions

A record amount of rain fell on Pakistan's second city of Lahore on Thursday, flooding houses and hospitals. Some areas of the city, which is close to the border with neighboring India, saw 353 millimetres (14 inches) in a matter of hours, the water and sanitation agency said.

Heavy rains inundate Pakistan's Lahore, emergency services on high alert

Heavy and incessant rains wreaked havoc in India's western state of Maharashtra. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings for continued heavy rain in the Madhya Maharashtra and Konkan regions. Watch in for more details!

Incessant monsoon rains in India's western state of Maharashtra

A red alert has been issued for Maharashtra, Gujarat and the Konkan region. As per IMD, heavy rainfall is predicted to lash over the regions. Heavy monsoon rains have led to floods, waterlogging, deaths and other damages in other parts of the country as well. Watch in for more details!

India: IMD issues red alert for heavy rains in Maharashtra, Gujarat

More than 700 professional rescuers and over 1,500 local people are searching for 31 people who are unaccounted for after their vehicles plunged into a flooding river due to a highway bridge collapse amid torrential rains in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

China: 31 missing after bridge collapse amid torrential rain, search operation underway

Torrential rain has caused a bridge to collapse in northern China, killing 11 people and leaving more than 30 missing. Watch in for more details!

At least 11 killed and 30 missing as Chinese bridge collapses amid floods

Many parts of China are intensifying emergency response measures to persistent heavy rains. Authorities activated emergency responses in Central China's Henan province and the northwestern Shaanxi province on Wednesday.

China takes emergency measures due to persistent heavy rains

Beijing has temporarily shut down numerous train lines in the suburban areas around the Chinese capital, after issuing an early warning for thunderstorms and flash floods as the country's north braces for stormy weather. Watch in for more details!

Thunderstorms and flash floods warnings issued across China

Beijing has temporarily shut down numerous train lines in the suburban areas around the Chinese capital, after issuing an early warning for thunderstorms and flash floods as the country's north braces for stormy weather....

China shuts down train lines due to floods

With heavy rains lashing India's Western State of Gujarat water logging and flooding has clutched several areas in the state. Watch in for more details!

Flood Fury: Waist-deep water levels recorded in India's Gujarat

Mumbai continues to battle heavy rain that's wreaking havoc across the city. Schools and colleges are shut across the state on Tuesday (July 8), and train services are partially suspended due to flooding on tracks and stations in Mumbai and nearby areas.

Some parts of Mumbai received&nbsp;over 300 millimetres of rain in just six hours by Monday (July 8) morning.

This relentless rainfall has led to widespread water-logging, submerged roads and low-lying neighbourhoods.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai for Tuesday (July 9), predicting heavy rainfall. The city is expecting heavy to very heavy rain, which could cause delays and cancellations on local train services.

Meanwhile, around 50 flights were cancelled in Mumbai on Monday (July 8) due to heavy rains, according to reports.

Floods in Northeast

Northeast India has been hit by devastating floods that have tragically claimed the lives of many people. Kaziranga National Park, a wildlife sanctuary, was submerged by the floods resulting in death of six endangered rhinos while other wildlife also drowned in the park.

More than 1.8 million people have been affected across 3,000 villages, and 72 were killed since mid-May, according to state disaster officials.

The intensity of rain and floods has increased in the recent years&nbsp;and climate change is making it worse, claim&nbsp;experts. 
 
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As the waters retreat, the impact on wildlife from the flood is also being seen, including in Kaziranga National Park.

"Floods have affected humans and animals alike," Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a statement, adding officers had been "working round the clock to aid everyone".

On Monday, Sarma posted a video on social media showing a stranded rhino calf submerged up to its chin in water, stating that he had "ordered its immediate rescue."

Notably, Kaziranga is home to two-thirds of the world's remaining one-horned rhinos, classified as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.&nbsp;

The park has 2,413 rhinos, according to a 2018 count.&nbsp;

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Wildlife officers said six rhinos as well as deer had been killed in recent days.

(With inputs from agencies)

Mumbai continues to battle heavy rain that's wreaking havoc across the city. Schools and colleges are shut across the state on Tuesday (July 8), and train services are partially suspended due to flooding on tracks and stations in Mumbai and nearby areas.

Mumbai continues to battle heavy rain that's wreaking havoc across the city. Schools and colleges are shut across the state on Tuesday (July 8), and train services are partially suspended due to flooding on tracks and stations in Mumbai and nearby areas. Some parts of Mumbai received over 300 millimetres of rain in just six hours by Monday (July 8) morning. This relentless rainfall has led to widespread water-logging, submerged roads and low-lying neighbourhoods. Also read: Heavy rain in Mumbai: City waterlogged after overnight downpour; IMD predicts more showers The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai for Tuesday (July 9), predicting heavy rainfall. The city is expecting heavy to very heavy rain, which could cause delays and cancellations on local train services. Meanwhile, around 50 flights were cancelled in Mumbai on Monday (July 8) due to heavy rains, according to reports. Floods in Northeast Northeast India has been hit by devastating floods that have tragically claimed the lives of many people. Kaziranga National Park, a wildlife sanctuary, was submerged by the floods resulting in death of six endangered rhinos while other wildlife also drowned in the park. More than 1.8 million people have been affected across 3,000 villages, and 72 were killed since mid-May, according to state disaster officials. The intensity of rain and floods has increased in the recent years and climate change is making it worse, claim experts. Also Read | Surat building collapse: Death toll rises to seven; many remain trapped in rubble As the waters retreat, the impact on wildlife from the flood is also being seen, including in Kaziranga National Park. "Floods have affected humans and animals alike," Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a statement, adding officers had been "working round the clock to aid everyone". On Monday, Sarma posted a video on social media showing a stranded rhino calf submerged up to its chin in water, stating that he had "ordered its immediate rescue." Notably, Kaziranga is home to two-thirds of the world's remaining one-horned rhinos, classified as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. The park has 2,413 rhinos, according to a 2018 count. Also Read | Builder's water storage pitch for new Bengaluru villas has internet in splits amid city's water woes Wildlife officers said six rhinos as well as deer had been killed in recent days. (With inputs from agencies)

Monsoon mayhem: Incessant rains continue to lash Mumbai, over 248 flights delayed

More than two million people have been affected after heavy rains caused major rivers to burst their banks in northern Bangladesh. Watch in for more details!

Severe flooding in northern Bangladesh, heavy rain affects millions

Beryl on Monday (Jul&nbsp;8) brought to Texas howling winds and torrential rains that killed at least three people and left 2.7 million houses without power. Along with this, the tropical storm caused extensive flooding on highways, delayed more than 1,300 flights and caused the closure of schools and major oil ports.

The season's earliest category 5 hurricane on record, Beryl, has weakened to a tropical storm after hitting the coastal Texas town of Matagorda with all the might of a Category 1 hurricane.

<h2>What is a Category 1 hurricane?</h2>

A hurricane, as per the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, is considered a Category 1 if it sustains winds between 74 (119 km/h)&nbsp;and 95 miles per hour (152.89 km/h).&nbsp;

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While Category 1 hurricanes are not considered "major hurricanes" until they reach Category 3, they are still very dangerous and can bring with them widespread destruction.

<h2>Beryl's devastation</h2>

In Texas, Beryl claimed the lives of three. As per the news agency Reuters, a 53-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman were killed in two separate incidents in the Houston area when trees fell on their homes.

A third individual, a City of Houston employee, drowned in an underpass while travelling to work.

Previously, in Mexico and the Caribbean, the storm killed 11 people, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick told reporters.

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"For those of you in northeast Texas, be aware. You will have tropical storm winds, maybe as late as midnight or 1 am. You will have flooding, you will have rain, and you need to stay off the roads," he warned.

While state officials are yet to assess the damage wrought by storm Beryl, Mayor John Whitmire told reporters that due to the hurricane, floodwaters across most of Houston have exceeded 10 inches (25.4 centimetres).&nbsp;

"We're literally getting calls across Houston right now asking for first responders to come rescue individuals in desperate life safety conditions," he said.

Furthermore, more than 1,300 flights were cancelled, as officials ordered evacuations in some beach towns.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Beryl on Monday (Jul 8) brought to Texas howling winds and torrential rains that killed at least three people and left 2.7 million houses without power. Along with this, the tropical storm caused extensive flooding on highways, delayed more than 1,300 flights and caused the closure of schools and major oil ports.

Beryl on Monday (Jul 8) brought to Texas howling winds and torrential rains that killed at least three people and left 2.7 million houses without power. Along with this, the tropical storm caused extensive flooding on highways, delayed more than 1,300 flights and caused the closure of schools and major oil ports. The season's earliest category 5 hurricane on record, Beryl, has weakened to a tropical storm after hitting the coastal Texas town of Matagorda with all the might of a Category 1 hurricane. What is a Category 1 hurricane? A hurricane, as per the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, is considered a Category 1 if it sustains winds between 74 (119 km/h) and 95 miles per hour (152.89 km/h). Also read | Texas closes operations at major ports, braces for destruction as Beryl readies to make landfall While Category 1 hurricanes are not considered "major hurricanes" until they reach Category 3, they are still very dangerous and can bring with them widespread destruction. Beryl's devastation In Texas, Beryl claimed the lives of three. As per the news agency Reuters, a 53-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman were killed in two separate incidents in the Houston area when trees fell on their homes. A third individual, a City of Houston employee, drowned in an underpass while travelling to work. Previously, in Mexico and the Caribbean, the storm killed 11 people, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick told reporters. Also read | Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas, tornado warning issued for several counties "For those of you in northeast Texas, be aware. You will have tropical storm winds, maybe as late as midnight or 1 am. You will have flooding, you will have rain, and you need to stay off the roads," he warned. While state officials are yet to assess the damage wrought by storm Beryl, Mayor John Whitmire told reporters that due to the hurricane, floodwaters across most of Houston have exceeded 10 inches (25.4 centimetres). "We're literally getting calls across Houston right now asking for first responders to come rescue individuals in desperate life safety conditions," he said. Furthermore, more than 1,300 flights were cancelled, as officials ordered evacuations in some beach towns. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Beryl batters Texas: Three dead, 1,300 flights cancelled, 2.7 million homes without power

The Assam floods have wreaked havoc across with 72 deaths across 30 districts and over 27 lakh people still affected. ⁠The disaster has left a trail of destruction, affecting a significant portion of the population and causing extensive damage to property and wildlife. On the other side, on Monday, normal life was disrupted due to heavy rains and floods in Mumbai. IMD has predicted more rains in the coming days. Will there be any relief for citizens from the rains anytime soon? Watch in for more details!

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In preparation for the battering, it will receive at the hands of Hurricane Beryl, Texas on Sunday (Jul&nbsp;7) closed operations and vessel traffic in its largest ports. The decision was taken as Beryl approached the Texas coast near Houston.

<h2>Hurricane Beryl</h2>

An update from the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Beryl, which left a trail of destruction in the Caribbean and killed at least 11 people, is now a category 1 hurricane. It is expected to strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane.&nbsp;

Condition "Zulu" i.e. — when weather advisories indicate that sustained gale force winds (39–54 mph/34–47 knots) from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to make landfall at the port within 12 hours — was declared by the coast guard captains on Sunday.&nbsp;

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Following this, the ports of Corpus Christi, Houston, Galveston, Freeport and Texas City said they have closed all vessel movement and cargo operations. &nbsp;

Beryl is expected to make landfall between the port City of Corpus Christi and Galveston Island early on Monday (Jul 8).&nbsp;

<h2>Evacuations carried out</h2>

As a precautionary measure parts of coastal Texas have been evacuated, reported news agency&nbsp;AFP.

The NHC in its update said that topical storm Beryl's winds were reaching 70 miles (110 kilometers) and it is expected to regain Hurricane status (winds reaching 119 kilometres or 74 miles).

Houston Mayor John Whitmire warned the public and said, "We have to take Beryl very, very seriously."

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"Our worst enemy is complacency," he added.

On Sunday, several areas of the Texas coast were under hurricane warning.&nbsp;

Several areas of the Texas coast were under hurricane and storm warnings on Sunday.&nbsp;

The NHC in its update also warned of flash flooding in some areas, as Beryl is expected to bring with it rainfall of up to 15 inches (38 centimetres).

(With inputs from agencies)

In preparation for the battering, it will receive at the hands of Hurricane Beryl, Texas on Sunday (Jul 7) closed operations and vessel traffic in its largest ports.

In preparation for the battering, it will receive at the hands of Hurricane Beryl, Texas on Sunday (Jul 7) closed operations and vessel traffic in its largest ports. The decision was taken as Beryl approached the Texas coast near Houston. Hurricane Beryl An update from the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Beryl, which left a trail of destruction in the Caribbean and killed at least 11 people, is now a category 1 hurricane. It is expected to strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane. Condition "Zulu" i.e. — when weather advisories indicate that sustained gale force winds (39–54 mph/34–47 knots) from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to make landfall at the port within 12 hours — was declared by the coast guard captains on Sunday. Also read | US: Hurricane Beryl strengthens, alert issued for Texas coast Following this, the ports of Corpus Christi, Houston, Galveston, Freeport and Texas City said they have closed all vessel movement and cargo operations. Beryl is expected to make landfall between the port City of Corpus Christi and Galveston Island early on Monday (Jul 8). Evacuations carried out As a precautionary measure parts of coastal Texas have been evacuated, reported news agency AFP. The NHC in its update said that topical storm Beryl's winds were reaching 70 miles (110 kilometers) and it is expected to regain Hurricane status (winds reaching 119 kilometres or 74 miles). Houston Mayor John Whitmire warned the public and said, "We have to take Beryl very, very seriously." Also read | Mexico braces for destruction as 'deadly' hurricane Beryl heads towards it with 130 mph winds "Our worst enemy is complacency," he added. On Sunday, several areas of the Texas coast were under hurricane warning. Several areas of the Texas coast were under hurricane and storm warnings on Sunday. The NHC in its update also warned of flash flooding in some areas, as Beryl is expected to bring with it rainfall of up to 15 inches (38 centimetres). (With inputs from agencies)

Texas closes operations at major ports, braces for destruction as Beryl readies to make landfall

Severe floods in India's northeastern Assam state inundated houses and agricultural fields. Heavy rains have triggered flash floods across the state. Watch this video for all details.

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