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Heavy rain causes landslide in Phuket, Thailand - death toll rises to 10 - overnight rainfall of nearly 8 inches


Khaosodenglish.com
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:27 UTC
A landslide from a mountain have destroyed buildings in Soi Patak 2, behind Kitti Sangkharam Temple
A landslide from a mountain have destroyed buildings in Soi Patak 2, behind Kitti Sangkharam Temple (Kata Temple) in Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province on August 23, 2024.
Heavy rain and a landslide from a mountain have destroyed buildings in Soi Patak 2, behind Kitti Sangkharam Temple (Kata Temple) in Karon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province. The incident has resulted in 10 deaths. Search efforts are ongoing for additional missing persons. 250 households have been affected by the disaster.

On August 23, officials set up an incident command center at Kitti Sangkharam Temple (Kata Temple) to coordinate operations and request assistance.

The Mueang Phuket District reported continuous heavy rainfall from the night of August 22, 2024, until the morning of August 23, 2024, measuring 200 millimeters of rainfall. This led to the landslide that caused fatalities: 6 Myanmar nationals, 1 Thai nationals, and 2 Russian nationals, and another person, nationality unknown.


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Severe flooding in Vladivostok, Russia on August 19


RT
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:41 UTC
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Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Vladivostok, Russia. Local residents report submerged streets, sunken cars, and water infiltrating multi-story residential buildings.

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Multiple landslides after incessant rain hit Shimla, India - 20 bodies recovered


Business Standard
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:33 UTC
Shimla: Damaged Road After Massive Landslide At Baluganj Due To Monsoon Rainfall, In Shimla.
© PTIShimla: Damaged Road After Massive Landslide At Baluganj Due To Monsoon Rainfall, In Shimla.
Rescue and restoration efforts are underway after multiple landslides hit Shimla on Wednesday following incessant rainfall in Himachal Pradesh.

According to the district administration, at least 20 bodies have been recovered from the rubble and search operations are underway. The Shimla District Administration held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to address the situation and begin road restoration.

"We convened a meeting today due to the landslides and damaged roads. All concerned departments were called together to discuss the transportation system and road restoration. The Superintending Engineer (PWD) has provided a restoration plan, and geologists will assess the situation. A report will be submitted for the restoration of these roads," said Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap.

"As for the Rampur floods in Samej areas, search operations have not yet yielded full results. We have recovered 20 bodies out of 33; the search will continue. The bodies were found floating in the Sutlej River, and five locations along the riverbank are being monitored. Major damage occurred in the Samej and Taklech areas earlier. Restoration efforts are ongoing," added Kashyap.

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Bangladesh flood breaks 3 decades' record


en.somoynews.tv
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:19 UTC
The Joint River Commission is actively working to address the flood situation in the eastern parts of the country, as well as in border areas, through discussions and collaborations.
The Joint River Commission is actively working to address the flood situation in the eastern parts of the country, as well as in border areas, through discussions and collaborations.
The ongoing flood situation in Bangladesh has broken a three-decade record, with water levels in several rivers surpassing previous records.

According to Sardar Uday Raihan, Executive Engineer of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre, the flood situation may begin to normalise within the next 48 to 72 hours.

Speaking to Somoy Sangbad on Thursday (August 22), Raihan said that the flood situation in the Feni and Noakhali regions has reached unprecedented levels, breaking records from the past 30 years.

Based on data from meteorological agencies, the engineer added that flood conditions have worsened in Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Cumilla, Feni and Chattogram.

The Joint River Commission is actively working to address the flood situation in the eastern parts of the country, as well as in border areas, through discussions and collaborations.

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Death toll rises to 23 amid heavy rain, over 65,000 displaced in Tripura, India (UPDATE)

Tanmoy Chakraborty
India Today
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:55 UTC
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Around 34,100 people in Tripura were displaced and had to take shelter, while 887 houses were damaged amid heavy rain leading to massive flooding. The death toll has risen to 10.

As per the latest report from the State Emergency Operation Centre on August 21, the government set up a total of 331 relief camps, where 34,100 people from 6,259 families have taken shelter.

In the North District, the government opened 8 relief camps, where 269 people have taken shelter. In Unakoti District, 48 relief camps have been opened, housing 6,626 people. In Dhalai District, 33 camps have been opened, with 2,057 people taking shelter.

Meanwhile, in Sepahijala, 5 relief camps have been opened, where 109 people are in shelter. In West District, 26 relief camps have been opened, accommodating 7,549 people. In Khowai, 46 relief camps have been established, housing 7,138 people. In Gomati, 132 relief camps have been opened, accommodating 6,759 people, and in South District, 35 relief camps have been set up, where 2,333 people have taken shelter.


Comment: Update August 23

Reuters reports:
Soldiers in lifeboats ferried people to safety in India's northeastern state of Tripura on Friday after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides, forcing more than 65,000 people from their homes and killing 23, authorities said.

Television images showed army personnel manning the rescue craft, while cars and buses were marooned in streets of knee-deep water, and disaster management officials said four days of incessant rain had swelled rivers.


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Subway stations shut due to massive flooding caused by heavy rains in Tokyo, Japan


Lastly.com
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:41 UTC
Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding in Tokyo
Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Tokyo
On Wednesday, August 21, heavy rainfall in Tokyo led to significant disruptions across the city.

Videos circulating on social media reveal severe flooding at Ichigaya Station, with another clip showing water cascading down stairs and breaking shutters at National Stadium Station, which has been closed due to the flooding.

Additionally, footage from Tokyo's Shinjuku district capture over-pressurised sewer lines, forcing water onto the streets and causing manhole covers to blow off.

The intense rainfall has overwhelmed the city's infrastructure, leading to widespread chaos and significant damage.

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Flash floods kill 14 in Pakistan in 24 hours


WION
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:59 UTC
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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.

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3 killed, as many wounded in flash floods in Ghazni, Afghanistan

Wahidullah Jumazada
PAJHWOK AFGHAN NEWS
Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:48 UTC
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Flash floods in southern Ghazni province have claimed the lives of at least three people and left three others injured, an official said on Monday.

Mullah Hamidullah Nisar, Director of Information and Culture, told Pajhwok Afghan News that the flash floods, triggered by heavy rains, hit parts of Deh Yak district on Sunday night.

The victims include a woman and two children, while the injured are receiving treatment.

In addition to the human toll, the floods have caused financial damage, though the exact extent of the losses is still being assessed. Aid organizations have mobilized to provide immediate relief to those affected.

Saleh Mohammad, a resident of Sherboz area, said that the floods inflicted severe financial losses on local residents.

Meanwhile, officials from the Disaster Preparedness Department have confirmed the occurrence of the flash floods and are working to determine the full impact in terms of both casualties and financial damage.

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Vehicles washed away by floods as heavy downpours hit northeastern China - rainfall rate of 2.3 inches an hour


South China Morning Post
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:31 UTC
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Torrential rain hit northeastern China, causing severe flooding which washed vehicles away and put two cars into a lake.

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Bering Sea storm brings erosion and flooding to Western Alaska communities

Sage Smiley, Evan Erickson
Alaska Public Radio
Sun, 18 Aug 2024 19:02 UTC
A drone image shows floodwaters threatening the William Miller Memorial School in Napakiak on Sunday, Aug, 18, 2024.
© Job HaleA drone image shows floodwaters threatening the William Miller Memorial School in Napakiak on Sunday, Aug, 18, 2024.
A series of large storms have left some Western Alaska communities grappling with flooding and erosion. Some residents report that the flooding is worse than Typhoon Merbok, and that it rivals this year's historic breakup floods on the Kuskokwim River.

In Tuntutuliak, on the lower Kuskokwim, a community member reported to the National Weather Service that at least two houses had been inundated with water.

In Napakiak, already-rapid erosion marching toward the community's school has reportedly come within 6 feet of the gym, creating safety concerns for the building. According to Napakiak resident Bethany Hale, water levels began rising rapidly around 1 p.m. on Aug. 18, but appeared to be receding as of that evening.
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