HYDERABAD, India—At least 17 people have died and dozens are reported missing in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after days of heavy rains, authorities said Saturday. The state has been hit by intense torrents since Thursday, sparking massive floods in at least five districts. The death toll rose to 17 late Friday night…
Water Main Break Preventing Abbotsford Farmers From Accessing Water for Animals
ABBOTSFORD, B.C.—The mayor of a city heavily impacted by flooding in southern British Columbia says farmers who stayed with their animals desperately need water for livestock. Henry Braun said Thursday that water levels in Abbotsford continue to fluctuate in the Sumas Prairie area two days after an evacuation order was issued. He said a broken…
First Members of Military Contingent Arrive in BC to Assist With Flood Recovery
VANCOUVER—A handful of Armed Forces members have arrived in British Columbia, the first of what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said could be several hundred troops as the federal government moves to help the province recover from devastating floods. The Canadian Joint Operations Command says nine members of the Edmonton-based 3 Canadian Division Immediate Response…
‘A Very Resilient Community’: NSW Premier Visited Flood Ravaged Town of Forbes
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet on Thursday morning has visited the central-western town of Forbes where the threat of rising floodwaters is likely to linger for days, with more rain forecast in the coming days. He was joined by Deputy Premier Paul Toole and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott to receive a briefing from…
Flooding, Mudslides Prompt BC Government to Impose State of Emergency
VANCOUVER—British Columbia has declared a state of emergency following unprecedented flooding that has displaced residents, severed access to multiple highways and killed livestock. B.C. Premier John Horgan declared the state of emergency, saying it will help preserve basic access to services and supplies for communities across the province. He says the government will bring in…
BC Communities Devastated by Extreme Weather
SURREY, British Columbia—Extreme weather continues to plague British Columbia as high winds, flooding, and mudslides continue into a third day, choking travel in the province and forcing evacuations, while rains are expected to subside on Nov. 16. Traffic in and out of Greater Vancouver is at a standstill as mudslides have struck five major highways…
Group of Marines Help Push Car Stuck in Floodwater
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Video: Stranded Woman Films Uniformed Marines Pushing Her Car Out of Flood Waters
A woman whose Mini Cooper got stuck on the flooded streets of Virginia filmed a group of uniformed Marines as they pushed her car to safety in the rain. She later shared the footage on TikTok, where it amassed over 4 million views. Artist Virginia Waller-Torres ran into trouble outside Arlington National Cemetery on Sept. 16,…
Riverside Restaurant Makes Waves in Thailand as Flood Dining Goes Viral
NONTHABURI, Thailand—Riverside restaurant owner Titiporn Jutimanon was convinced a bout of flooding in Thailand could be the end of a business already struggling from the pandemic. But with the rising tide of the Chao Phraya River this week came an unexpected opportunity. Instead of closing for the floods, Titiporn’s eatery is making waves in Thailand,…
2 Dead in Texas Flash Flood From Hurricane Pamela Remnants
ST. HEDWIG, Texas—A flash flood from the remnants of Hurricane Pamela swept a woman and a young girl to their deaths in a Texas creek as they were heading to a school and officials worked Friday to recover the woman’s body, authorities said. The 52-year-old woman and a 5-year-old girl died when the separate vehicles…
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