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Lismore floods aftermath debate asks if land management could slow flow of water

As the painstakingly slow recovery continues for flooded communities across parts of Australia, a land management group says it's possible to take more than 2 metres off the flood peak by slowing the flow of water across the landscape.

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Deaths from Congo floods approach 400 as search continues

A local official in eastern Congo says the death toll from recent floods has nearly doubled to almost 400 people, The administrator of the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu

The Independent UK

Karnataka elections: Civic issues plague the IT corridor of Bengaluru

The Information Technology corridor of the city, spread over Mahadevapura and K.R. Puram Assembly constituencies, were in the headlines for the wrong reasons recently.

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Photographer captures Lismore's flood trauma for NSW parliament exhibition

In the midst of trauma, the most unlikely healing tool has come in the form of a camera.

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1,692 applications disposed of at Nedumangad taluk-level adalat

Hundreds turned up for the adalat with complaints related to welfare pension, priority ration card, financial assistance, LIFE housing project, boundary disputes, and so on.

The Hindu

Marathon effort for 100km charity paddle through flood-affected New South Wales towns

"Boaty boys' have completed a gruelling three-day paddle covering 100 kilometres through northern NSW communities still recovering from the 2022 floods.

ABC News

Flooding and landslides in DR Congo, Rwanda leave hundreds dead, thousands homeless

At least 176 people die in flash floods in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and 130 in neighbouring Rwanda as heavy rain destroys buildings and forces aid workers to gather mud-clad corpses into piles.

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Atmospheric rivers caused 70% of India's floods between 1985 and 2020: Study

The devastating floods that occurred in the country between 1985 and 2020 during the summer monsoon season were directly associated with atmospheric rivers

The Hindu

Federal officials unveil flood plan for Mississippi Delta

Federal officials have presented a proposal to further control flooding in the Mississippi Delta

The Independent UK

‘Peace of mind at last’: the Bangladeshi villagers digging their way out of the floods

‘Plinth’ settlements built on raised ground above the country’s flooding rivers are providing permanent homes and emergency refuges

The Guardian - UK

Met Eireann's chaotic May forecast with 'hazard' warning for Ireland

Heavy rain and strong winds will batter Ireland as Met Eireann has issued a dreary forecast May

Dublin Live

Recalling the horrific Edinburgh floods that brought capital to its knees

They were the most disastrous floods in recent living memory, causing massive disruption and forcing hundreds of Edinburgh residents to seek temporary accommodation.

Edinburgh Live

Flood preparation plans need to protect at-risk homes and businesses better, NSW regional communities say

NSW Farmers say a process to protect people and property in flood-prone areas is long overdue, especially after the deadly devastation in the Northern Rivers last year.

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Rising Mississippi River continuing to test flood defenses

The rising Mississippi River will continue to test flood defenses in southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois as it crests in the area on Monday

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Bellevue Gold fined $41,000 for causing environmental damage that left 'salt scar' on land

A West Australian gold miner receives $41,000 fine for environmental harm after hypersaline water kills 16 hectares of native vegetation.

The Independent UK

Mississippi River waters keep rising in Iowa and Illinois

People along the Mississippi River in southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois are warily watching rising water levels from the spring snow melt

Daily Mirror

Hundreds and thousands of Brits are living in areas dangerously at risk of flooding

Households in these areas are at high risk due to a lack of flood defences and their location, with economic and social deprivation also often being a factor in affected areas

Dublin Live

Met Eireann issues rare short weather warning as thunder and lightning rages

Met Eireann issued the thunderstorm warning today at 2.30pm, with it due to expire two and half hours later. The Status Yellow alert affects Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan and Monaghan

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Ombudsman makes late Budget bid following cyclone devastation

As communities recover from severe weather events, a key watchdog says he needs more staff to handle a likely spike in complaints about government agencies.

Irish Mirror

Met Eireann issues rare 150-minute weather warning as thunder and lightning rages over nine counties

Daily Record

Thunderstorm warning issued as thousands head to Ayrshire music festival

Met Office forecasters have warned of heavy showers and possible flooding.

Irish Mirror

Ireland weather: Urgent ‘thunder hail’ warning before Met Eireann forecast takes dramatic turn

Ireland is on high alert for thunderstorms today. Afterward, Met Eireann says the weather will take a dramatic turn with warmer temperatures from bank holiday Monday.

The Hindu

Mayhem after rain again: several two-wheelers washed away, houses flooded at Padma Colony

Nottingham Post

'Unacceptable' as Chilwell homes still uninhabitable after water pipe flooding

A Severn Trent pipe was damaged by "third party contractors on a construction site building new student accommodation" near High Road, Chilwell, early on Tuesday, March 7

ABC News

Farmers still grappling with impact of 2022 NSW flood crisis optimistic about winter crop

Recent rain gives the farming sector hope for a successful winter crop, after a challenging six months following last year's devastating flooding.

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