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Flood rescues, warnings as storms drench two states

There was flash flooding across Melbourne and warnings of flooding to come for Sydney, as Australia's big wet continued.

The New Daily

More heavy rains forecast for flood-weary Australia's east

Australia's two most populous states are preparing for heavy rains over the weekend as authorities on Friday urged residents in flood-prone regions to avoid unnecessary travel.

Reuters

Minor to major flood warning issued for Lower Hunter River and Wollombi Brook

A flood watch warning has been issued for the Lower Hunter River and Wollombi Brook ahead of heavy rainfall expected at the weekend.

Newcastle Herald

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Body found near Eastern Ky. creek was woman missing after historic flooding, coroner says

The body found on the bank of an Eastern Kentucky creek Saturday has been identified as a Breathitt County woman who went missing during historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky earlier this year, Breathitt County Coroner Hargis Epperson has confirmed.

Tribune News Service

Water NSW says dams are highly likely to spill this weekend as rivers run high

Water New South Wales says it is highly likely several major dams will spill this weekend as authorities prepare for the worst.

ABC News

Floods strand thousands, kill 7 in northcentral Nigeria

Authorities say thousands of travelers remain stranded in Nigeria’s northcentral Kogi state after connecting roads to other parts of the West African nation were submerged amid the country’s worst flooding in a decade

The Independent UK

Bathurst campers warned amid NSW drenching

People attending the annual Bathurst 1000 motor race will need to be careful as heavy falls across NSW raise concerns of widespread flooding.

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NSW councils call for funding boost for rain-related repairs or they will ‘start closing roads’

Local government body says mayors are ‘really struggling’ with effect of extreme weather and need help from federal and state governments

The Guardian - AU

Flooding in 19 provinces

Flooding continued in 19 provinces in the North, the Northeast and the Central Plains and affected about 2,800 villages, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Communities on flood watch in northern Victoria and southern NSW

Residents are being urged to prepare as rivers rise and the BOM warns of potential major flooding in Victoria's north-east.

ABC News

Sopping Sydney Has Clocked Its Soggiest Year On Record Amid Serious Flood Warnings For NSW

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Flood draining from Chiang Mai city hits downstream communities

CHIANG MAI: The deluge draining off from Muang district has hit downstream Saraphi and Hang Dong districts and is heading for Lamphun province.

Bangkok Post

Leaky roofs dominate emergency services call outs after rain

Canberra Airport recorded 25 millimetres of rain in the 24 hours to Thursday morning, and the weather bureau has forecast more rain is on the way.

The Canberra Times

'Take all possible precautions': Access to ACT national parks limited

Namadgi National Park Visitor Information Centre closed its doors due to wet weather until further notice.

The Canberra Times

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Sydney records wettest year since 1858 as Australia braces for more floods

Sydney recorded its wettest year in 164 years as authorities braced for major floods in Australia's east on Thursday, with more heavy downpours expected to fall over the next three days.

Bangkok Post

BMA readies 2.5m sandbags

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared 2.5 million sandbags to brace for the risk of high water surges from tomorrow until Oct 10 due to the release of flood water from the North, as heavy rain and high tides are forecast.

ABC News

More rain forecast for western New South Wales has residents on high flood alert, with 'danger day' on Saturday for Sydney

Residents are being warned of major and flash flooding, with two "significant and serious" weather systems expected to develop in parts of the state, including Sydney.

AAP

Storms, hail and floods for inland NSW

A severe weather system is continuing to wreak havoc across parts of inland NSW as Sydney edges closer to recording its wettest year on record.

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The Independent UK

Thai capital on alert for flooding as heavy rains expected

Authorities in Thailand are warning of possible serious flooding in the capital and other parts of the central region from heavy seasonal rainfall expected through the rest of the week

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Coming together when disasters hit

Minnesotans know what it's like to deal with a disaster. We've been through tornadoes, historic floods and withering droughts.

Bangkok Post

Floodwater receding in Chiang Mai city

CHIANG MAI: Floodwaters were receding in inundated areas of Chiang Mai city on Wednesday as the rain-swollen Ping River dropped below the critical level.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney on track for record annual rainfall of 2.2 metres as eastern states brace for flooding

Flood watch alerts issued for almost 40 waterways in NSW and severe weather warning in western parts of state

Newcastle Herald

NSW premier warns of 'difficult summer'

NSW emergency services are preparing for a "difficult summer", as multiple weather systems move across the state and days of heavy rain fall on already-saturated catchments.

Bangkok Post

Chiang Mai city to pump out floodwater

CHIANG MAI: At least 20 large pumps will be installed to help drain water from flood-hit Chiang Mai city, the province's governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn said on Tuesday.

ABC News

Heavy rain to hit already-flooded parts of central and western NSW in coming days

Up to 100mm of rain could fall over a 24-hour period in some areas as a severe weather system moves over western and central parts of NSW.

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