WorldPingAl Jazeera
At least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana
Indiana's state governor says that US government has promised assistance after a week of heavy rainfall.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Times of India
Indiana floods kill at least 6 as severe storms trigger record river levels
WorldPingIndiana floods kill at least 6 as severe storms trigger record river levels — full report at Times of India.
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WorldPingThe Guardian
Destroyed crops, riverbed cyclists and a ‘Rock of Starvation’: how drought has devastated the Danube
The Guardian travelled 100 miles along the EU’s longest river, where some residents are struggling to secure drinking water For centuries, the rock was seen as a warning.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingThe Hindu
At least one student among five people shot at Virginia State University
The person confirmed to be a student was among those whose injuries were not life-threatening, and the student has been released from a hospital…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingThe Hindu
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early on August 15; initial quake was followed by several aftershocks…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
CBS News
2 powerful earthquakes hit Indonesia on same day, at least 47 dead
With magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4, two earthquakes struck different parts of Indonesia on the same day.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingNPR Top
The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid
Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR Top