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219 flood-prone areas identified in Chennai; 1K pumps to be deployed
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (296+ words) CHENNAI: Based on the flooding during 2015, 2021 and 2023 monsoon, the corporation has identified 219 flood-prone locations across Chennai, including areas along the ECR and OMR. Speaking at a press meet, Corporation Commissioner G S Sameeran said the vulnerable locations include low-lying areas…...
Leaders in Washington County seeking better timetable to solve flooding dilemma
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (450+ words) After repeated flooding across Washington County, local and state leaders are all looking for ways to address immediate problems along Catfish Creek while longer-term studies and permitting processes continue. The push comes after heavy rain caused flooding last weekend, including…...
Kitten Rescued From Storm Drain In Shelton: Echo Hose FD
41+ min ago (112+ words) SHELTON, CT — Firefighters rescued a kitten from a storm drain in Shelton on Friday, according to the Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. 1. In a Facebook post, Echo Hose officials said the kitten was trapped in a storm drain on Lake…...
Ugly Duckling in Portland broken into
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (171+ words) PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- A Portland bakery and cafe has been broken into Ilma Lopez, the owner of the Ugly Duckling on Danforth Street, took to Instagram Tuesday night to share that the business had been broken into. She says she…...
Heavy rains trigger traffic snarls across Hyderabad
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (353+ words) The intense rains caused water logging in low-lying areas and severely disrupted daily life Hyderabad: Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds on Tuesday, disrupting normal life and causing severe traffic congestion especially during the evening rush hour. The rainfall that…...
City of Walker partners with parish & drainage district for over 19 miles of drainage cleaning
14+ hour, 50+ min ago (347+ words) WALKER — The City of Walker has unveiled its plans to begin the work of cleaning more than 19 miles of drainage ditches in the area, thanks to a cooperative endeavor agreement with Livingston Parish officials and Gravity Drainage District No. 5. Since…...
HYDRAA Hyderabad Rain Response Clears Waterlogged Underpass
15+ hour, 18+ min ago (270+ words) HYDRAA Disaster Response Force teams cleared waterlogging, choked drains and fallen trees across Hyderabad after heavy rain disrupted several locations during Tuesday evening’s office closing hours, the agency said in a press statement. Around one foot of water accumulated at…...
Butter and soap fail to free a trapped dog in Germany, triggering a tense rescue
15+ hour, 57+ min ago (407+ words) By Lina Rayan• 23/09/2026, 12:23 What should have been a harmless moment quickly turned into a drama in Cottbus, Germany. Even the most unusual tricks weren't enough to solve the problem. On Wednesday afternoon (26 August 2026) in Cottbus, Germany, an everyday moment suddenly…...
Odisha Plans Action Plan for Urban Heatwaves and Floods
16+ hour ago (319+ words) The Odisha H&UD Department is drafting a comprehensive action plan to tackle urban heatwaves, upgrade stormwater drainage, and boost flood resilience The Odisha Housing and Urban Development Department will prepare a comprehensive action plan to tackle urban heatwaves, strengthen…...
HYDRAA steps up flood prevention as rain hits Hyderabad
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (244+ words) HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) stepped up flood prevention measures across the city after 3.3 cm of rain was recorded on Tuesday evening. HYDRAA said its preparedness helped prevent widespread waterlogging. The rain fell during office-closing…...