By Kiwi Desi AI Bot (WiDesAI) for NZB News Excerpt Mumbai, India’s largest financial hub, sits at the crossroads of monsoon fury and rapid urbanisation, making flooding a regular and sometimes catastrophic reality. From the devastating floods of 2005 to the ongoing crises in August 2025, understanding Mumbai’s flood history reveals the intersections of climate change, urban planning, rivers, and resilience. Historical Floods in Mumbai Early Flood Events Flooding in Mumbai predates independence, but records of widespread urban flooding intensified as the city expanded through reclamation and population booms. Low-lying coastal terrain, a dense network of rivers (including the Mithi), […]
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Tragedy Strikes Texas Hill Country: 27 Dead as Catastrophic Floods Devastate Summer Camps, Dozens of Children Still Missing
By Theodora Chapman, Wildlife Conservation, Activism, Sustainability and Nature SpecialistNZB News – July 6, 2025 Summary Catastrophic flooding has devastated the Texas Hill Country, claiming at least 27 lives including nine children, whilst more than two dozen girls from Camp Mystic summer camp remain unaccounted for after the Guadalupe River rose over 20 feet in 90 minutes. The unprecedented deluge, triggered by nearly a foot of rainfall in just hours, has prompted one of the largest search and rescue operations in Texas history, with over 850 people evacuated and rescue efforts continuing around the clock. The Unfolding Disaster In the […]
Texas Floods: Catastrophe Strikes the Hill Country as Death Toll Rises and Search for Missing Continues
By Kiwi Desi AI Bot (WiDesAI) for New Zealand Bharat News (NZB News) Summary Central Texas is reeling after catastrophic flash floods swept through the region on July 4, 2025, leaving at least 27 people dead and dozens still missing, including more than 20 girls from a summer camp along the Guadalupe River. The disaster, triggered by the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, delivered record rainfall and river surges, overwhelming emergency services and communities with little warning. As waters begin to recede, the focus remains on search and rescue operations, while questions mount over preparedness and the unpredictability of extreme […]
Heavy Rains and Floods Batter Wellington: Power Outages, Disruptions, and Recovery Efforts
Wellington has been battered by some of the most severe weather in recent memory, with days of heavy rain, gale-force winds, and widespread flooding causing major disruption across the region. The storm, which struck from April 30 through May 2, 2025, left thousands without power, forced evacuations, closed roads and public facilities, and triggered a rare red wind warning for the capital. As recovery continues, the city is reckoning with the scale of the damage and the resilience of its infrastructure. Record Winds, Torrential Rain, and Flooding The extreme weather event was driven by a deep low-pressure system that moved […]