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Forecasters warn of potential flooding and strong winds during Storm Babet

The second named storm of the season will last until Saturday, the Met Office said.

The Independent UK

Storm Babet: Amber warning issued as floods and 70mph winds to hit UK

Storm Babet will unleash a month’s worth of rain in just days on the UK

The Independent UK

Capital flash flood exposes chinks in disaster preparedness

Regions that witnessed the flooding were close to newly built-up areas or areas that were not listed in the flood hazard map of the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority

The Hindu

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Amber weather warning for Scotland as Storm Babet approaches the UK

The Met Office has updated weather warnings as the second named storm of the season approaches the UK on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Warnings for heavy wind and rain in place for arrival of Storm Babet

As the storm approaches on Tuesday, forecasters said gale-force gusts could occur along the coasts of Wales and southwest England.

The Independent UK

Further flooding expected in Scotland due to Storm Babet

The Met Office and Scottish Environment Protection Agency are already issuing warnings.

The Independent UK

Capital city limps back to normalcy

Even as the capital city limped back to normalcy on Monday following a day of widespread floods, perennial issues which led to waterlogging in many areas remain to be addressed.

The Hindu

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Storm Babet to bring heavy rain and strong winds to UK

London is set for heavy downpours, wind and brisk temperatures

Evening Standard

UK weather: Storm Babet to bring heavy rain and strong winds

Widespread disruption forecast with people in parts of Scotland urged to prepare for potential flooding

The Guardian - UK

Met Office names second storm of season as UK braces for heavy rain and flooding

THE second named storm of the season will bring “impactful” heavy rain and strong winds to the UK from Wednesday (October 18), the Met Office…

The National (Scotland)

Heavy rains pound capital inundating low-lying areas

Thous. of Trivandrum residents stranded in flooded homes, roads, power outages. Fire & rescue personnel, local volunteers rescued families, shifted to relief camps. Major institutions, Technopark, Cosmopolitan Hospital, inundated. Residents of housing board flats, EMS Nagar, stranded. Pattom Canal, Amayizhanjan Canal caused flooding. 39 people from 10 families in relief…

The Hindu

Heavy rains lash Kerala, orange alert in 4 districts; many parts of Thiruvananthapuram flooded

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala continues to grapple with relentless heavy rains, which have resulted in landslides and severe flooding, particularly in the southernmost district of Thiruvananthapuram.

The Times of India

Water released from Sathanur dam, flood alert in 36 villages in Tiruvannamalai

Flood alert has been issued in 36 villages along the banks of the Thenpennai by the Water Resources Department (WRD) as 850 cusecs of water was released from the Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai on Friday, after the water-level reached 116.55 feet as against the dam’s maximum level of 119 feet

The Hindu

122 vulnerable areas identified in Villupuram district ahead of northeast monsoon

Villupuram district has identified 122 vulnerable, low-lying areas that could face flooding during the upcoming northeast monsoon. PWD must ensure waterways are free of encroachment, monitor & strengthen embankments, have sandbags ready, and inspect relief shelters. DRDA must inspect schools & relief camps, and Health Dept. must take measures to…

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Some Cook County residents who were hardest hit by flooding say the FEMA grants aren’t enough to cover damage

Cook County residents get $200 million in federal flood relief for summer rainstorms. The deadline to apply for assistance is Oct. 16.

The Guardian - AU

Flooding of Melbourne retirement village left second world war refugee with PTSD, inquiry hears

About 70 people were displaced and 47 homes in Maribyrnong inundated last October

The Guardian - AU

‘Shocking silence’ over climate crisis in New Zealand election campaign draws criticism

Meaningful debate over climate emergency lacking ahead of October vote amid fresh warnings of more extreme weather events

The Hindu

Himachal cabinet nod to ₹4,500 cr package for disaster-affected families

Cabinet approves ₹4,500cr relief package for rain-affected families in Himachal Pradesh. Package includes increased compensation for damaged houses, land for homeless, community radios for emergency communication, residential construction in green belt, and honorarium for jal rakshaks.

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Sikkim floods | Central team leaves for Delhi after assessing situation in flood-hit areas

Central team assesses damage in Sikkim due to flash floods. Team visited affected areas in East & North Sikkim, briefed by Chief Sec.

AAP

Officials defend Flemington flood wall after disaster

A racing industry official has defended a wall built around Flemington Racecourse which locals believe worsened the impact of floods on surrounding homes.

The Guardian - AU

Flemington racecourse flood wall ‘served its purpose’, Victoria Racing Club boss tells inquiry

Report into Maribyrnong floods says it is still unclear if construction of wall contributed to damage of residents’ homes

The National (Scotland)

More heavy rain warnings issued after flooding across Scotland

A WARNING of heavy rain is in force for western Scotland, with flood warnings still in place in many areas across Scotland.

The Independent UK

More heavy rain warnings issued after flooding

Flood warnings are in place in many areas.

The National (Scotland)

Helicopters and drones join search for man swept away in Scottish river

DRONES and helicopters have been deployed as the search for a man believed swept away in the River Tay continue s ...

Evening Standard

Police use drones to search for missing man swept into river after extreme rain

Police Scotland are using drones to search for an elderly man reported missing from the Strathtay area on Sunday

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