New images from Nuseirat show Gazans lining up for scarce water as wells and desalination plants falter, UN and aid agencies warn.

A dam at Bassett Lake breached Thursday, flooding roads and some properties in Luna County; officials say there were no injuries and repairs will start when the area dries out.

Clear, comfortable morning with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Heat and humidity build late weekend into early next week.

County posts an RFQ for a hydrogeologic study of a proposed 95‑acre landfill expansion that officials say could add decades of disposal capacity.

NWS warned of ponding and street-level flooding across southwest Harris County through the evening. Officials urged motorists to avoid flooded roads and allow extra travel time.

The San Antonio River Authority is piloting kayak removals and barrier tests to slow an expanding apple snail infestation that has stripped aquatic plants along the River Walk.

Mayor Mamdani is directing $43 million to expand the city’s Bureau of Coastal Resilience, hiring engineers and crews to operate flood gates and shore protections. The initial FY27 funding aims to turn planning work into maintained defenses.

A flash flood warning was issued Friday for six north‑metro Atlanta counties after thunderstorms dumped multiple inches of rain. Low‑lying streets and creeks are at risk this afternoon.

A 2026 draft forecast warns the Columbia Basin may face sustained summer shortages and more frequent droughts, putting farms and small towns across central Washington at risk.

An initial Phase I of Texas’ 2027 State Water Plan is now adopted, mapping thousands of projects and a nearly $174B price tag. Phase II and more public comment are coming.

Level 3 evacuations expanded across parts of Umatilla and Union counties as the Hagen Fire threatened communities near Bingham Road and Spout Springs.

High Surf Advisory in effect for south shores through 6 PM HST Friday. Gusty trades and isolated showers will make beaches and small boats hazardous.

DEQ says a July sample detected 2,010 ppb of 1,4‑dioxane in Asheboro's wastewater, far above guidance. Downstream utilities were notified and follow-up testing is underway.