Among the yuckiest fears of urban victims of superstorm Sandy was the potential for all that sea water surging into subway and sewer tunnels to displace the millions of rats who call the underground their home.

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The entire sub-district of Sujawal was severely hit during the floods in 2010 and the town itself was completely evacuated as the river water started surging to the town.

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His sister, who Barthel identified as 16-year-old Madison Wallace, at one point went in after him and ended up falling into the surging water.

CNN: March 16, 2013 -- Updated 0041 GMT (0841 HKT)

If you live on higher ground and your vehicle has thus far remained dry, be extra cautious when venturing out for the first time to avoid becoming submerged in standing or surging water.

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That wall of water could send floodwaters surging into Houston, more than 20 miles inland.

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But companies will not be able to satisfy surging urban demand unless rural supplies of water are also properly managed.

ECONOMIST: Water

Security Council to expand efforts to enhance cooperation over water in shared lakes or rivers, from the Mekong to the Nile, which are likely to see surging demand and decreased supply as the result of population growth and climate change.

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