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The UK Foreign Office has issued an urgent advisory for travelers heading to southern Germany due to severe flooding that has claimed one life and left hundreds stranded. The flooding has impacted rail travel, with the route between Stuttgart and Augsburg closed and two carriages of a high-speed train derailed following a landslide. Emergency declarations have been issued in several Bavarian districts as water levels continue to rise, and the Rhine River has been closed to shipping traffic in certain sections. Airlines are facing flight cancellations and delays, and hotels are experiencing cancellations as tourists opt for safer destinations. The severe weather is expected to have a significant impact on Germany’s travel and tourism sector, which is already recovering more slowly than other major European destinations.

In an effort to address the flooding caused by clogged waterways, two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs in Manipur took matters into their own hands. Public Health Engineering Minister Leishangthem Susindro and MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh used a bulldozer to remove rubbish from the Nambul River, which had blocked the water flow and led to flooding in the state. The initiative was praised by some social media users, while others criticized it as a publicity stunt.

After experiencing drought conditions, Calgary now faces flood concerns as the Elbow and Bow rivers surge with higher-than-normal water levels. Environmental experts caution that June is a critical month for both water supply and flood risk, as precipitation patterns can change rapidly. Reservoirs are releasing water at normal rates, but officials emphasize the need to be prepared for potential high-flow events. Striking a balance between releasing water to control flooding and capturing runoff to replenish reservoirs is crucial, as a missed opportunity could delay recovery until next spring.

Cyclone Remal brought heavy rainfall and severe weather to several parts of Northeast India, resulting in widespread damage and loss of life. Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland were among the hardest-hit states. In Assam, at least one person died and 17 others were injured, while in Meghalaya, two deaths and over 500 injuries were reported. Meghalaya’s State Disaster Management Authority reported significant infrastructure damage and landslides due to incessant rains. In Mizoram, a stone quarry collapse claimed the lives of 27 people in Aizawl district. Nagaland also suffered fatalities and property damage. The weather department has issued an Orange alert for heavy rains in Tripura, while multiple districts in Assam have been placed on high alert.

Cyclone Remal made landfall between Bangladesh and West Bengal on Sunday evening, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding. The cyclone caused widespread damage, including the destruction of homes, farmland, and power lines. Over one lakh people were evacuated from vulnerable areas in West Bengal before the storm hit. The cyclone also caused significant disruptions to air, rail, and road transportation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose monitored the situation closely and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation evacuated people from high-rises and dilapidated buildings. The cyclone is expected to bring more heavy rainfall and winds to southern Bengal in the coming days.

Heavy rainfall has battered Cumbria, leading to widespread flooding and major travel disruption. Carlisle, in particular, bore the brunt of the deluge, recording the highest rainfall in the UK, causing the West Coast Main Line to be blocked and Northern services to Barrow-in-Furness to be suspended. The severity of the flooding prompted the Environment Agency to issue an emergency alert for the county for the first time.

A fierce hailstorm wreaked havoc on Colorado’s Eastern Plains overnight, causing severe travel disruptions, flooding, and damage, with Yuma hit the hardest. The storm brought heavy rain, large hail, and flooding, and tornado warnings were issued in two counties. In Yuma, hail snapped tree branches, damaged homes, and stranded cars. First responders had to assist two people inside a pickup truck that was leaning on its side in the floodwaters.

Heavy rainfall has prompted rail operators to urge travelers to avoid certain services due to flooding on the railway line. Affected services include TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast, with disruptions reported between Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Oxenholme, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts across the North West, including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, and Cumbria. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and take precautions against flooding.

Train services at Glasgow Central have been severely disrupted due to heavy flooding on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The flooding, caused by the River Caldew bursting its banks, has inundated the West Coast Main Line in Carlisle, affecting all services between Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, and Carlisle. Avanti West Coast has canceled services between Preston and Glasgow/Edinburgh in both directions, urging travelers to avoid these routes. The disruption has major implications for travel and tourism, particularly for those planning trips to or from Glasgow.

Afghanistan has been hit by severe flooding, resulting in widespread destruction and the loss of over 350 lives. The heavy rainfall has destroyed roads, isolated remote areas, and caused extensive damage to homes, agricultural land, and livestock. The International Rescue Committee estimates that hundreds of thousands have been left stranded without access to services.