The torrential downpours have unleashed chaos in the United States. Financial capital in New York as relentless rainfall has triggered flash floods.

New York: Heavy rain floods streets, strands car; emergency announced

The Earth is heating up, and soon it may reach temperatures and humidity that after a few hours of exposure could prove fatal for humans, even young ones. Based on recent research, scientists have identified the maximum mix of heat and humidity a human body can take.

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The torrential downpours have unleashed chaos in the United States. Financial capital in New York as Relentless rainfall has triggered flash floods.

State of emergency announced in New York

Heavy rains in the nation have turned roads into rivers. Some Hanoi districts recorded up to ten inches of rain. Weather agencies are warning of possible landslides. According to the national weather agency, floods have now become a common phenomenon in Vietnam. The country's drainage systems are struggling to accommodate the rapidly growing population. In Hanoi, the heavy downpour has led to a rapid rise in water levels. Forcing residents to evacuate their homes.

Vietnam records up to 10 inches of rain

Severe floods lashed several parts of Vietnam on Wednesday. as per local media reports, residents in the affected region were stranded for hours without food, drinking water and electricity.

Floods leave residents stuck without food, water & electricity

At least eight people, including four children, died by electrocution in two separate incidents after days of heavy rain-triggered floods in informal settlements near the South African city of Cape Town, according to media reports citing local officials, on Tuesday (Sep 26).

South Africa: At least 8 killed amid heavy rains, floods in Cape Town

Homes and cars were washed away or destroyed by mud and floodwater, after a river bank burst and heavy rainfall hit South Africa's Cape Town area. Western cape local government has activated their disaster management centre across the province.

Widespread flooding after extreme weather in South Africa

The prosecutor general of Libya on Monday (September 25) gave orders for the arrest of eight officials, which included the mayor of Derna, as part of his inquiry into the recent floods in which thousands were killed.

Libya floods aftermath: Arrest orders for Derna mayor, 7 other officials

Libya Floods: Residents of Derna wake up to yet another day in their devastated city

Libya: 12 days on, search operations continue

In Thailand's picturesque Chonburi Province, the seawater of the Upper Gulf has an enchanting jade-green hue. However, the picturesque waters hide a dark secret—dense and slimy, it hides the stink of grass and decaying fish.

Thailand's picturesque emerald-hued waters hide this dark secret

The Libyan Red Crescent released a statement on Sunday, denying that last week's catastrophic flooding in Derna claimed the lives of 11,300 people after the United Nations shared the death toll in an update citing the rescue group.

Libya Earthquake: Libyan Red Crescent denies 11,300 death toll cited by UN

Storm Lee made landfall in a far western part of Canada's Nova Scotia province on Saturday, flooding roads, downing trees and leaving thousands of residents powerless. Now a post-tropical cyclone packing hurricane-force winds, lee is expected to weaken steadily during the next couple of days.

Storm Lee floods roads, topples trees & leaves thousands without power

Libya's chief prosecutor has taken the initiative to investigate the recent collapse of the two dams that led to catastrophic floods, focusing on whether improved maintenance practices could have prevented this disaster, media reports said.

Libya dam collapse: Probe launched into allocation of maintenance funds

On 10 September 2023, Storm Daniel made landfall in Libya causing severe weather conditions, including strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall affecting several areas in the country. Massive flooding has killed more than 1,000 people, with hundreds more still missing.

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On 10 September 2023, Storm Daniel made landfall in Libya causing severe weather conditions, including strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall affecting several areas in the country. Massive flooding has killed many, with hundreds still missing.

Libya: Death toll mounts, search ops continue

Libya's port city Derna is becoming a wasteland after a deadly storm caused floods. But who is responsible? Is it a natural or man-made disaster? Watch this video to find out.

Libya floods: Natural or man-made disaster?

Libya floods death toll hits 11,300: red crescent

What is behind Libya’s catastrophic flooding? Experts say extreme weather, vulnerable geography, and crumbling infrastructure made it worse.

Libya's calamity-induced humanitarian crisis

Heavy rain brings flash flooding in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and as the US hits record of costly climate disasters, the Red Cross plans a $1bn effort.

‘Catastrophic flooding’ batters Massachusetts

Eath, devastation rampant in Libya after flooding. Death toll climbs to 5300, about 10,000 missing; essential supplies dwindle.

Catastrophic flash floods trigger a spiraling death toll

Libya floods: Climate & infrastructure catastrophe

More than 5,000 people are feared dead and nearly 10,000 are still missing in the flood-hit eastern Libyan city of Derna, said local hospital director and the Red Cross on Tuesday (September 12).

Libya: Over 5,000 feared dead, nearly 10,000 missing as floods wipe out quarter of Derna city

In the wake of torrential rains, severe thunderstorms and widespread water logging, the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is grappling with a series of challenges. The nature's fury has claimed at least 29 lives, forcing the state government to declare a red alert.

Heavy rains flood India’s Uttar Pradesh: Death toll climbs to 29

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