Pluvial Flood Impacts And Policyholder Responses Throughout The United States
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s44304-025-00058-7 <-- shared paper
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https://www.zurichna.com/knowledge/articles/2026/04/pluvial-flooding-protecting-your-property-from-a-growing-risk <-- shared insurance company technical article, ‘Pluvial flooding - Protecting your property from a growing risk’
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H/T @seth Guikema | Professor of Risk Analysis and Predictive Data Analytics
"Pluvial flooding is flooding caused by rain that falls faster than the ground and drainage systems can absorb or carry it away. Water can accumulate and damage homes even when they are nowhere near a river or coast. It is often referred to as "urban flooding" but it can cause problems in rural areas as well.
It is a major source of flood risk, but one that receives less attention than riverine and coastal flooding. A 2025 paper by Ben Nelson-Schmitz and colleagues helps show why that needs to change. They combined National Flood Insurance Program claims with streamflow data to examine flood claims from properties outside mapped 100-year floodplains. Under their classification method, about 87% of the claims they could analyze were attributed to pluvial flooding. They also found that flood insurance coverage outside these mapped floodplains was declining in many states.
The exact percentage depends in part on the accuracy of the underlying flood maps. Some properties recorded as outside a 100-year floodplain may in fact be exposed to river flooding. The authors acknowledge this limitation and test how their results change under different streamflow thresholds. It is a reason to be careful with the precise estimate, but it does not diminish the central point: rainfall-driven flooding outside mapped floodplains warrants much more attention in flood research and risk management..."
#flood #flooding #risk #hazard #mapping #spatial #GIS #pluvial #insurance #actuary #property #infrastructure #cost #economics #rainfall #precipitation #runoff #infiltration #homes #urban #residential #floodrisk #pluvialflooding #urbanflooding #rural #NationalFloodInsuranceProgram #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #streamflow #floodclaims #analysis #geostatistics #floodplains #floodmaps #insuranceclaims #inundation #water #hydrography #elevation #surface #impervious #riskmanagement
#urbanflooding — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #urbanflooding, aggregated by home.social.
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/706362/ Intensifying nor’easter pushes closer to Northeast, bringing strong wind, rain and more coastal flooding #Boston #CoastalFlooding #Éire #Environment #IE #Ireland #NewJersey #NewYorkCity #NorthCarolina #Science #StrongWind #UrbanFlooding #WindAndRain #WindGusts
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Montreal flood losses climb to $442 million – CatIQ
CatIQ confirms a summer of urban flooding CatIQ has raised its third industry loss estimate for the June…
#NewsBeep #News #Montreal #CA #Canada #CatIQ #MONTREAL #urbanflooding
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Montreal flood losses climb to $442 million — CatIQ
CatIQ confirmed a summer of urban flooding CatIQ has raised its third industry loss estimate for the June…
#Canada #Montreal #CatIQ #urbanflooding
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India’s Urban Challenge Fund Must Treat Nature as Core Infrastructure, Not Just an Amenity https://www.byteseu.com/2384369/ #Climate #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalPlanning #GlobalWarming #IndianCities #NatureInfrastructure #UrbanChallenge #UrbanFlooding #UrbanPlanning #UrbanResilience #UrbanRestoration
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Midwest, Central Plains will see days of rain, flood threat
1. Happening nowChevron Dow…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #ChicagoFlooding #ChicagoWeather #FlashFloodRisk #flood #flooding #forecast/regional #GulfMoisture #illinoisweather #meteorology #MidwestFlashFloods #MultidayFloodThreat #PersistentRainPattern #RiverFlooding #StalledFront #TheWeatherChannel #TheWeatherChannelapp #TrainingStorms #UnitedStates #urbanflooding #Us #USA #weatherexplained #weatherscience
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https://www.europesays.com/3260671/ Midwest, Central Plains will see days of rain, flood threat #america #ChicagoFlooding #ChicagoWeather #FlashFloodRisk #flood #flooding #forecast/regional #GulfMoisture #IllinoisWeather #meteorology #MidwestFlashFloods #MultidayFloodThreat #PersistentRainPattern #RiverFlooding #StalledFront #TheWeatherChannel #TheWeatherChannelApp #TrainingStorms #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #UrbanFlooding #US #USNews #USTopics #USA #USANews #WeatherExplained #WeatherScience
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https://www.europesays.com/3260671/ Midwest, Central Plains will see days of rain, flood threat #america #ChicagoFlooding #ChicagoWeather #FlashFloodRisk #flood #flooding #forecast/regional #GulfMoisture #IllinoisWeather #meteorology #MidwestFlashFloods #MultidayFloodThreat #PersistentRainPattern #RiverFlooding #StalledFront #TheWeatherChannel #TheWeatherChannelApp #TrainingStorms #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #UrbanFlooding #US #USNews #USTopics #USA #USANews #WeatherExplained #WeatherScience
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https://www.europesays.com/3260671/ Midwest, Central Plains will see days of rain, flood threat #america #ChicagoFlooding #ChicagoWeather #FlashFloodRisk #flood #flooding #forecast/regional #GulfMoisture #IllinoisWeather #meteorology #MidwestFlashFloods #MultidayFloodThreat #PersistentRainPattern #RiverFlooding #StalledFront #TheWeatherChannel #TheWeatherChannelApp #TrainingStorms #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #UrbanFlooding #US #USNews #USTopics #USA #USANews #WeatherExplained #WeatherScience
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The Midwest and Central Plains could see days of flooding
1. Day by day forecastChevron…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #ChicagoFlooding #ChicagoWeather #FlashFloodRisk #flood #flooding #forecast/regional #GulfMoisture #illinoisweather #meteorology #MidwestFlashFloods #MultidayFloodThreat #PersistentRainPattern #RiverFlooding #StalledFront #TheWeatherChannel #TheWeatherChannelapp #TrainingStorms #UnitedStates #urbanflooding #Us #USA #weatherexplained #weatherscience
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How cities can use rain gardens to help prevent flooding
#Canada #Environment #Flooding #RainGardens #ClimateChange #Environment #UrbanFlooding #Stormwater #GreenInfrastructure #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #WaterManagement
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Coupled Hydrological And Public Health Risks From Urban Flooding - Integrated Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, And Hydrodynamic–Ecological Modelling
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2026.135999 <-- shared paper
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https://youtu.be/VHzYLvSYR7k?si=5oGGPeH6T0dFusfY <-- recent overview video created about the research
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wroa.2025.100396 <-- share (earlier) paper
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H/T @RAHUL DEOPA | Research Scholar (IIT Roorkee)
“… [U]rban floods are not merely hydraulic events; they also transport sewage, pathogens, and other contaminants across streets and communities, leading to significant public health risks…
How do we quantify microbial contamination in near real time during a flood event, when emergency conditions make field sampling unsafe, sparse, or even impossible?...
[The authors] explored whether Earth observation data, combined with machine learning, could bridge this critical monitoring gap. By combining Landsat-derived water surface temperature, machine learning, a coupled MIKE+ Flood–ECO Lab hydrodynamic–ecological model, and Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA), [they] estimated microbial concentrations (𝘌. 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪), simulated their fate and transport during floods, and quantified the associated human health risks.
The takeaway: predicting flood risk isn't just about where the water goes; it's about what it's carrying and who it puts in harm's way. Earth observation and machine learning can help close that gap when it matters most, during the emergency, not weeks after…”
#publichealth #risk #hazard #watersecurity #Floodrisk #Humanhealthrisk #Urbanflooding #Hydrodynamicmodelling #waterquality #model #modeling #SupportVectorRegression #flood #flooding #urban #city #sewage #pathogens #contaminant #disease #streets #community #quantification #remotesensing #GIS #spatial #mapping #earthobservation #spatialanalysis #water #hydrology #climatechange #extremeweather #spatiotemporal #AI #machineleraning #fateandtransport #hydrodynamic #microbial #rainfall #drainage #streamflow #topography #hydrogeomorphology #Delhi #India #floodplain -
🌧️ WEATHER ALERT: Heavy rainfall has triggered urban flooding across several parts of Lahore, disrupting traffic and daily life. Authorities have urged residents to stay cautious and avoid waterlogged areas.
Read More: https://gtvnewshd.com/weather/2026/07/23/heavy-rain-causes-urban-flooding-across-lahore/
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Heavy monsoon rains have once again left Raipur neighborhoods underwater. Watch the video to see how residents are demanding lasting solutions to this recurring urban crisis. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/raipur-monsoon-flooding-drainage-challenges-df4zqs9a?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Raipur #Monsoon #UrbanFlooding #DrainageIssues
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MEXICO CITY DROWNS UNDER RAIN'S FURY
Mexico City faces severe flooding. Highways are blocked and Metro Line A service was stopped. See how it affects travel and daily life.
#MexicoCityFloods, #MetroLineA, #UrbanFlooding, #Rainfall, #Transportation
https://newsletter.tf/mexico-city-floods-highways-closed-metro-line-a/
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Mexico City received up to 45 liters of rain per square meter, causing widespread flooding and transport chaos. This is the worst flooding in years.
#MexicoCityFloods, #MetroLineA, #UrbanFlooding, #Rainfall, #Transportation
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Climate Strain on Urban Sewers Ignites Infrastructure Debate
See how Boston and New York are fixing old sewer systems to handle more rain from climate change. Learn what happens next for people living there.
#SewerUpgrade, #ClimateChange, #UrbanFlooding, #PublicHealth, #GreenInfrastructure
https://newsletter.tf/city-sewers-overwhelmed-by-heavy-rain-climate-change/
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Cities are spending more money to fix old sewer pipes that get overwhelmed by heavy rain. This is needed because climate change is causing stronger storms.
#SewerUpgrade, #ClimateChange, #UrbanFlooding, #PublicHealth, #GreenInfrastructure
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Urban Flooding: Causes, Risks and Sustainable Solutions
Urban flooding is one of the fastest‑growing environmental challenges facing modern cities. As rainfall intensifies and urban areas grow, drainage systems, infrastructure and communities are put under greater strain. This article investigates the reasons, threats and long-term solutions that can help cities adapt and thrive in a changing environment.
In this Article- What is Urban Flooding?
- Why Urban Areas Are Increasingly Vulnerable
- Impermeable Surfaces and Drainage Overload
- The Role of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- Green Infrastructure as a Flood Solution
- Urban Planning for Flood Resilience
- Social and Economic Risks of Urban Flooding
- Climate Change and the Future of Urban Flooding
- Building Community and Household Resilience
- Conclusion
What is Urban Flooding?
Urban flooding occurs when rainfall exceeds the built environment, causing water to gather on streets, pavements and homes. Urban flooding, unlike river or coastal floods, occurs distant from natural water bodies and is mostly caused by human-made factors such as impermeable surfaces, inadequate drainage and poor land-use planning.
The key features of urban flooding are:
- Rapid water accumulation following heavy rainfall.
- Overloaded drainage systems.
- Flooding in locations not generally seen as “at risk”
- Dense populations have significant economic and social implications.
Urban flooding is typically unexpected, disruptive and costly, making it a top priority for communities around the world to address.
Why Urban Areas Are Increasingly Vulnerable
Urbanisation significantly alters the natural water cycle. As cities expand, green spaces and soil are replaced by concrete, asphalt and buildings. These surfaces prevent water from soaking into the ground, causing it to move quickly across the landscape.
Several factors increases the vulnerability of urban areas, including:
- Rapid development reduces the natural infiltration zones.
- Modern rainfall patterns pose a challenge for ageing drainage infrastructure.
- Climate change has increased the frequency of strong downpours.
- High population density concentrates the risk in small regions.
As a result, even moderate rainfall can cause localised floods, transportation disruptions and property damage.
Impermeable Surfaces and Drainage Overload
Urban flooding is primarily caused by impermeable surfaces. Roads, pavements, car parks and rooftops lose water quickly, resulting in runoff that flows into underground pipes. When rainfall surpasses the pipes’ capacity, water has nowhere to go.
Impermeable surfaces cause flooding because of several reasons, such as:
- Reduced infiltration because water cannot soak into the soil, runoff volumes increase significantly.
- Smooth surfaces enhance water velocity, which can overwhelm drains in minutes.
- Runoff introduces oils, metals and debris into streams, degrading water quality.
Many drainage systems in UK were built decades ago for a different climate. Cities like London, Birmingham and Manchester have experienced flash‑style surface flooding during intense rainfall because:
- Pipes are too narrow for modern rainfall extremes.
- Blocked drains reduce capacity.
- Urban expansion has outpaced drainage upgrades.
Climate change compounds this problem by increasing the intensity of short, heavy rainfall events that overwhelms drainage networks.
The Role of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are one of the most effective tools for reducing urban flood risk. They mimic natural hydrological processes by slowing, storing and filtering water before it enters drainage networks. SuDS aims to:
- Reduce runoff volume
- Slow the movement of water
- Improve water quality
- Enhance biodiversity and urban cooling
The Key SuDS components include:
- Permeable pavements: Allows water to seep through the surface into the underlying layers.
- Swales and infiltration trenches: Shallow, vegetated channels that delay and absorb runoff.
- Detention basins and retention ponds: Are used to store water either temporarily or permanently.
- Rain gardens and bioretention systems: Plant-filled depressions that collect and filter water.
Moreover, SuDS offer multiple co‑benefits. for instance:
- Cooler microclimates during heatwaves
- Improved biodiversity in urban areas
- Cleaner water entering rivers and streams
- More attractive public spaces
For councils and developers, SuDS provide a cost‑effective, long‑term solution that integrates water management with urban design.
Green Infrastructure as a Flood Solution
Green infrastructure refers to natural or semi-natural features that manage water and provide environmental and social advantages. It complements SuDS by improving the city’s ability to absorb and store rainwater. Some examples of Green Infrastructure are:
- Green roofs absorb rainwater and reduce runoff.
- Urban wetlands are natural water storage sites that slow and filter water.
- Street trees intercept rainwater and improve soil infiltration.
- Pocket parks are small green spots that break up impervious environments.
Green infrastructure reduces flooding because vegetation slows the movement of water, increases infiltration and provides temporary storage. This reduces pressure on drainage systems and lowers the risk of surface flooding.
Additional benefits of green infrastructure includes:
- Improved air quality
- Carbon sequestration
- Enhanced wellbeing and mental health
- Cooler temperatures in heat‑prone neighbourhoods
Cities like Copenhagen, Rotterdam and Singapore have demonstrated how green infrastructure can transform flood‑prone areas into resilient, liveable spaces.
Urban Planning for Flood Resilience
Long‑term resilience requires integrating flood risk into every stage of urban planning, from zoning to street design. Key planning strategies include:
- Avoiding high‑risk zones: Restricting development in flood‑prone areas.
- Designing water‑sensitive streets: Incorporating swales, permeable surfaces and tree pits.
- Retrofitting older neighbourhoods: Adding SuDS and green features to existing streets.
- Cross‑sector collaboration: Councils, developers, engineers and communities working together.
Inspired by nature, sponge city design aims to absorb, store and release water gradually. This approach reduces flood risk while improving urban quality of life.
Social and Economic Risks of Urban Flooding
Urban flooding has far‑reaching consequences that extend beyond physical damage. Key risks involve:
- Housing damage: Costly repairs and displacement of residents.
- Transport disruption: Flooded roads and railways halt movement.
- Economic losses: Businesses face closures, stock damage and lost revenue.
- Public health threats: Contaminated floodwater spreads disease.
Low‑income communities often face the greatest risks due to poor housing quality, limited insurance coverage and fewer resources for recovery.
Climate Change and the Future of Urban Flooding
Climate change is reshaping rainfall patterns worldwide. Warmer air holds more moisture, leading to heavier downpours. At the same time, sea‑level rise increases flood risk in coastal cities. Some of the future challenges include:
- More frequent intense rainfall events
- Higher stormwater volumes
- Increased pressure on drainage systems
- Greater need for adaptation in planning and infrastructure
Cities must act now to build resilience into their design, policies and community planning.
Building Community and Household Resilience
While large‑scale infrastructure is essential, community‑level action also plays a vital role. Here are some ways communities can build resilience:
- Local flood action groups that coordinate preparedness.
- Property‑level protection such as flood barriers and raised utilities.
- Drainage maintenance by residents to keep gutters and grates clear.
- Awareness campaigns to educate households on flood risks.
- Early‑warning systems to alert residents during heavy rainfall.
Empowering communities strengthens overall resilience and reduces long‑term impacts.
Conclusion
Urban flooding is becoming a more serious issue driven by impermeable surfaces, drainage overload and climate change. However, cities have formidable tools at their disposal. Implementing sustainable drainage systems, green infrastructure and resilient urban planning can transform flood-prone areas into adaptable and thriving settings.
Combining engineering, nature-based solutions and community engagement may minimise flood risk, improve quality of life and create a more sustainable future.
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HCMC enhances collaboration with the Netherlands to develop flood prevention https://www.byteseu.com/1640456/ #AntiFloodingMeasures #DutchAmbassadorToVietnamKeesVanBaar #HCMCChairmanNguyenVanDuoc #Netherlands #RapidUrbanization #UrbanFlooding
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Khu dân cư phường Bình Quới, TP.HCM chìm sâu trong nước do triều cường dâng cao, biến thành "hầm chứa nước" suốt 2 ngày. Người dân kiệt sức vì phải canh ngập, sinh hoạt đảo lộn, nhà cửa ngập nặng, đi lại khó khăn. Tình trạng ngập kéo dài cho thấy hệ thống thoát nước đô thị quá tải, cần giải pháp cấp bách. #UrbanFlooding #HoChiMinhCity #NgapLon #TriềuCường #DoThi #ThoiSu #ClimateChange #Vietnam
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🚨 Chống ngập đô thị: các chương trình ở Hà Nội, TP.HCM ban đầu thành công, nhưng thực tế đô thị và biến đổi khí hậu đã vượt xa giả định. Đây không phải thất bại, mà là giới hạn tự nhiên của mô hình hiện tại – cần đổi mới, nâng cấp để thích ứng. #ChốngNgập #UrbanFlooding #Hanoi #HoChiMinhCity #ClimateChange #UrbanPlanning #ĐôThị #MôiTrường
https://vietnamnet.vn/chong-ngap-do-thi-va-cuoc-chay-dua-mac-ket-2452720.html
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Bất chấp trời nắng to, nhiều tuyến đường trung tâm TP. Thái Nguyên vẫn ngập sâu trong ngày 8/10, biến thành "biển nước". Tình trạng này khiến giao thông gần như tê liệt, gây khó khăn lớn cho việc đi lại của người dân.
#TháiNguyên #ngập_lụt #ngậpúng #giaothông #tintức #ThaiNguyen #flooding #urbanflooding #Vietnam
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Chiếc ô tô cố vượt đường ngập ở Hà Nội đã bị mắc kẹt và nổi lềnh phềnh giữa dòng nước. Một cảnh tượng đáng cảnh báo cho tài xế trong mùa mưa lũ! 🌧️🚗 #HanoiFlood #UrbanFlooding #ÔTôMắcKẹt #NgậpLụtHàNội
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Hà Nội chìm trong biển nước sáng nay do hoàn lưu bão số 11! Nhiều tuyến đường ngập sâu gần 1m, người dân vật lộn dắt xe, ngã sõng soài giữa phố. Xe chết máy la liệt khắp nơi. Thật là một buổi sáng hỗn loạn và nguy hiểm! 🌧️🚗💦
#HanoiFlood #MưaLớn #NgậpLụt #ThờiTiết #HàNội #BãoSố11 #GiaoThông #ThiênTai #VietnamWeather #UrbanFlooding
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Hà Nội chìm trong biển nước sau trận mưa lớn từ đêm đến sáng. Nhiều tuyến phố ngập sâu, giao thông ùn tắc, người dân gặp khó khăn di chuyển. #HanoiFlood #UrbanFlooding #ThiênTai #NgậpLụtHàNội #MưaLớn
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Sáng nay Hà Nội mưa lớn kèm sấm sét, nhiều khu vực nội thành có nguy cơ ngập úng. Người dân cần lưu ý khi di chuyển để đảm bảo an toàn!
#NgậpLụtHàNội #CảnhBáoThờiTiết #GiaoThôngHàNội
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Hà Nội lại ngập úng nghiêm trọng sau trận mưa lớn kéo dài, khiến giao thông tê liệt trên nhiều tuyến phố. Đại diện Sở Xây dựng lý giải nguyên nhân: hệ thống thoát nước chưa đồng bộ, đô thị hóa nhanh chóng và biến đổi khí hậu làm tình hình ngày càng trầm trọng. Cần đầu tư cải thiện hạ tầng gấp! #Hanoi #HaNoi #Flood #Ngap #Vietnam #VietNam #UrbanFlooding #NgapUt
https://vtcnews.vn/vi-sao-ha-noi-cu-mua-la-ngap-khong-loi-thoat-ar968631.html
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Hà Nội sáng 1/10: Nhiều tuyến đường vẫn ngập "mênh mông biển nước", ô tô phải bất lực quay đầu. Tình trạng ngập úng nghiêm trọng khiến giao thông đình trệ, người dân gặp nhiều khó khăn trong sinh hoạt.
#Hanoi #NgapLut #HaNoi #GiaoThong #ThoiSu #HanoiFlooding #UrbanFlooding #TrafficCrisis #Vietnam #DuongPho
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Hà Nội: Sau một đêm mưa, nhiều khu vực ngập lụt đã giảm. Tuy nhiên, một số tuyến phố vẫn chưa thoát nước hết. Điều chỉnh lộ trình di chuyển để tránh ùn tắc! #HàNội #NgậpLụt #ThờiTiết #FloodUpdate #HanoiWeather #UrbanFlooding
https://vtcnews.vn/cap-nhat-nhung-diem-con-ngap-o-ha-noi-ar968526.html
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Horrific monsoon floods in Pakistan kill over 700, children worst hit
Across Pakistan, monsoon-related disasters have claimed at least 739 lives since late June and damaged over 2,400 homes,…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #infrastructuredamage #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #Latvia #LV #monsoon-relateddisasters #Pakistanflooding #torrentialrains #UNICEFreports #urbanflooding
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Great summarization of where #Pakistan 's changing climate currently stands, by Ali Tauqeer, a #ClimateAction stalwart in the region.
"intensity of rainfall has increased exponentially, the number of rainy days during the monsoons has decreased"
"with temperatures up to 8°C above normal .. dramatically increased moisture capacity, setting the stage for devastating downpours. "
https://www.dawn.com/news/1927738
#ClimateChange #Floods #Drought #GLOF #SouthAsia #GlobalSouth #ClimateDiary #UrbanFlooding
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Cities outpacing nations on climate action, worldwide
More practical governance, more accountability to constituents, more urgency due to heat island and urban flooding. Also, most cities are on rivers or coast.
Tree planting, building insulation, EVs, walkability, bikes, green space...
Cities are where most people live, so they punch above their weight.
##climatechange ##climatehope #cities #urban #trees #heatisland #urbanflooding
https://grist.org/cities/as-nations-lag-on-climate-action-cities-are-stepping-up/
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China's Sponge City Strategy: Tackling Urban Flooding and Water Scarcity
#china #SpongeCity #UrbanFlooding
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Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands
#Environment #ClimateChange #Valencia #ValenciaFloods #WetLands #UrbanPlanning #CoastalCities #FloodProtection #Floods #ExtremeWeather #UrbanFlooding #ClimateResilience
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What's threatening your local waterways?
#climatechange #pollution #developmentHow about UFOs 👽and alligators? 🐊
“Snakeheads and Sharks, Part 2,” my new “30% Wild” podcast episode of “Scary Animals in the Backyard”
https://deftspacelab.com/snakeheads-and-sharks/
#invasivespecies #seagrant #greatlakes #aquatic #shark #snakehead #urbanflooding #CSO #seashanty
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Sharks!
🦈Sharks in the water! Sharks in the backyard! Sharks at the front door!
What should you fear in your backyard waterways?
Plus urban flooding,
#CSOs (ick),
And interview with Dr. Rochelle Sturtevant from @michiganseagrant“Snakeheads and Sharks, Part 1,” my “30% Wild” podcast episode of “Scary Animals in the Backyard”
https://deftspacelab.com/snakeheads-and-sharks/
#invasivespecies #greatlakes #aquatic #shark #snakehead #urbanflooding #CSO #climatechange #rewilding #nature #wildlife #fish
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My latest @Forbes article was published a few hours ago. I wrote it in a slightly different style than usual (a bit more blog-like), reporting on 3 just-released papers that all look at urban flooding from a very different viewpoint.
I'd love you to read it, and if you think it's good, please consider sharing it too.
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☔️ Unprecedented rainfall in New York triggers a state of emergency, revealing the alarming impact of climate change on urban areas. This intense rainstorm raises concerns about the vulnerability of cities, urging us to reassess infrastructure and adaptation strategies. 💡 It's a wake-up call to prioritize climate resilience and take decisive action towards a sustainable future. #ClimateCrisis #UrbanFlooding #PrepareForChange
https://www.insider.com/new-york-rainstorm-climate-change-flash-flood-state-of-emergency-2023-9?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes -
" #ClimateChange has made the South Asian monsoon evermore unpredictable. Heavy rains in the catchment areas of the Beas, Ravi & #Sutlej rivers deep inside #India have flooded #Pakistan ’s #Punjab province."
Great read on how India & Pak carved up the #Indus Rivers under the world's most successful water treaty, & how climate crisis is ruining it
https://www.dawn.com/news/1774527/the-eastern-rivers
#ClimateCrisis #SouthAsia #Flood #RiverineFlooding #UrbanFlooding #IndusWaterTreaty #GlobalSouth #Bangladesh #ClimateDiary
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"Imagine the future..."
Ironic and likely iconic photo shared by Tom Hallock, professor at USF. South of downtown St. Petersburg, FL, which was about 115 miles (at the closest) to a Category 2 (at the time) hurricane, August 30, 2023.
#HurricaneIdalia
#ClimateCrisis
#GlobalWarming
#UrbanFlooding
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Any other folks from South/Southeast Asia experiencing urban flooding during the monsoon season?
It is crazy here in Karachi. Drainage/sewerage system collapsing. You could row a boat through entire neighborhoods.