US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 3

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 2

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

(2)Bird flu suspected in Oita Pref.

(2)Bird flu suspected in Oita Pref.

KOKONOE, Japan - A photo taken Feb. 17 shows a lumberyard in the town of Kokonoe in Oita Prefecture, where bantam roosters kept as pets have been found dead. Farm ministry officials said the dead roosters tested positive for a bird flu virus and that the National Institute of Animal Health is now conducting confirmation tests.

(2)Bird flu suspected in Oita Pref.

(2)Bird flu suspected in Oita Pref.

KOKONOE, Japan - A photo taken Feb. 17 shows a lumberyard in the town of Kokonoe in Oita Prefecture, where bantam roosters kept as pets have been found dead. Farm ministry officials said the dead roosters tested positive for a bird flu virus and that the National Institute of Animal Health is now conducting confirmation tests. (Kyodo)