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  Severe Flooding Hits US Midwest After Powerful Storms, Forcing Evacuations in Indiana

  Powerful storms and torrential rain recently swept across the US Midwest, triggering severe flooding in parts of Indiana and Ohio. Rapidly rising rivers inundated homes, roads and businesses, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate. The storms also caused widespread power outages, leaving more than 300,000 homes and businesses across the Midwest and Ohio Valley without electricity at one point.According to CNN, some areas of Indiana experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall, with precipitation reaching levels described as a once-in-a-thousand-years event. Authorities launched extensive water rescues as floodwaters spread, while Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster emergency and activated the National Guard. Emergency and evacuation orders were issued in communities including Yorktown, Muncie and Anderson. The White River in Anderson also reached its highest level in more than a century, threatening residential and commercial areas along the river.The flooding followed a powerful and prolonged storm system that had already battered the Midwest. At least two people died in Indiana, including a 4-year-old boy who was killed when a tree fell onto a home in the southeastern part of the state. Another person died in an apparent explosion and house fire. Authorities also searched for an 18-year-old who went missing after a river incident, while emergency crews helped evacuate residents and animals from several flooded areas. The full extent of the damage continued to be assessed after the storms.Although the worst of the storms has passed, flood risks remained in some areas because the ground was saturated and rivers were still swollen. Additional rainfall could therefore trigger renewed flooding even if it is less intense than the earlier storms. The threat was expected to shift north and east, keeping parts of Indiana, Ohio and the Appalachian region vulnerable. Authorities urged residents to wait for official confirmation that roads, homes and infrastructure were safe before returning to affected communities.

  2026-08-19 09:00
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  Tropical Storm Lala Moves Away from Hawaii, Leaving Widespread Blackouts and Severe Flood Damage

  Tropical Storm Lala has pulled away from the Hawaiian Islands after unleashing torrential rains, destructive winds, and widespread infrastructure damage earlier this week. The severe weather system left nearly 165,000 customers without electricity, damaged or destroyed over 100 homes, and prompted Governor Josh Green to order the closure of state offices, schools, and courts on Monday, August 17, as emergency crews initiated recovery efforts.The storm's heavy precipitation caused catastrophic flash flooding and extensive landslides, particularly on the Big Island. Over 30 inches of rainfall inundated communities, leading to a critical highway collapse in Pāhala that left roughly 2,500 residents isolated. Emergency responders conducted multiple life-saving operations, including rescuing an elderly woman whose home was swept away by rising floodwaters. While officials have been evaluating reported fatalities to determine if they are directly storm-related, major transportation corridors remain blocked by fallen trees and downed power lines.Although the storm's center has moved westward, hazardous conditions persist across parts of the region. Flood watches remained active across several counties due to lingering rainbands and potential mudslides in steep terrain. Emergency management officials continue to urge residents to exercise extreme caution during cleanup operations, warning against hazards such as active power lines, high water, and heavy equipment risks.

  2026-08-19 09:00
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  Europe Faces Intensifying Heatwave, More Than 135 Million People Could See Temperatures Above 35°C

  According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), a new heatwave is intensifying across Europe, with temperatures expected to exceed 35°C in areas home to around 135 million people. France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom are among the countries facing the most severe heat, while increasingly frequent and intense heat events are raising health and environmental concerns, particularly in areas lacking adequate infrastructure to cope with extreme temperatures.AFP based its analysis on forecasts from Germany's national weather service and 2025 population estimates from the European Commission's Joint Research Centre. The analysis suggests that around 340 million people across Europe, excluding Turkey, could experience temperatures above 30°C, representing nearly 40% of the region's population. Western and southern Europe are expected to bear the brunt of the latest heatwave, with extreme heat posing greater risks of heat-related illness while potentially worsening drought and wildfire conditions.The impact is expected to vary across countries. In France, areas inhabited by about 50 million people, including Paris, are forecast to see temperatures above 35°C. Italy could see around 29 million people affected by similar temperatures, while Spain could have about 25 million. In the UK, roughly 23 million people are expected to be in areas where temperatures rise above 35°C, particularly across densely populated parts of central England and London.AFP reported that scientists broadly attribute the increasing frequency and severity of extreme heat to human-driven climate change. Europe is warming faster than many other parts of the world, and rising temperatures have been linked to worsening droughts, wildfires and heat-related deaths. The UK Met Office said on August 11 that this summer could become the hottest on record, underscoring concerns that the region's heat threat may persist.

  2026-08-18 09:00