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'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

The NSW village of Eugowra was almost razed by a sudden flash flood on November 14. A year on there are reminders of the disaster on every corner, every face.

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Two years after landslips, Kokkayar farmers still await compensation

Three years after the Kokkayar grama panchayat in Idukki district was devastated by a series of landslips and flash floods, its farmers are yet to receive any compensation for crop loss from the State government.

The Hindu

Somalia swamped by once-in-a-century flooding after historic drought: UN

The United Nations has described floods that uprooted hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia and neighbouring countries in East Africa following a historic drought as a once-in-a-century event.

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El Niño could unleash several '10-year flood events' this winter in cities such as Seattle and San Diego

Climate change and rising sea levels could cause similar floods along the West Coast each year without El Niño by the 2030s, NASA warns.

LiveScience

Telangana: 7 years after Smart City tag, recurrent flooding Warangal’s key poll issue

About seven years after Telangana’s Warangal was chosen to be developed as a Smart City by the Union government’s Smart Cities Mission, parts of the city still record flooding during heavy rains because of its inefficient drainage system.

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Dozens dead and thousands trapped in Somalia’s ‘worst floods in decades’

People are losing their homes, livestock and farmland to the flooding in one of the poorest countries in the world.

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Third flood warning issued for southern districts of Tamil Nadu

Southern TN districts warned of flood as Vaigai dam water level reaches 69 ft. Inflow reduced, officials trying to build storage. People living near banks cautioned to move away. Water release planned for 45,000 acres of ayacut. Farmers of Single Crop Area to agitate for water release. Vaiko appeals to…

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'Exceptional' floods hit dozens of towns in northern France

Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday.

France 24

Schools closed after 'exceptional' floods hit northern France

Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

UK ill-prepared for havoc future storms could wreak, scientists warn

Government not putting enough effort into flood resilience despite likelihood of more frequent and severe storms, experts say

The Guardian - UK

Flood alert issued to 34 villages following release of water from Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai

Flood alert issued for 34 villages along Thenpennai river in Tiruvannamalai district. 500 cusecs of water released from Sathanur dam as its level reaches 117.95 ft. Heavy rain in villages on Kalvarayan Hills. WRD releasing up to 1,000 cusecs per second. Residents warned to relocate to safer places. PWD restored…

The Hindu

30 people dead in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rains and flash floods displace thousands

Aid agencies say heavy rains and flash flooding have killed at least 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Kenya and Somalia

The Independent UK

In the Sikkim flood’s wake, a trail of hazards lie in wait

A GLOF at South Lhonak lake in Sikkim caused 42 deaths. The lake remains a potential hazard due to its size and the melting glacier. Scientists are currently studying the effects of the GLOF and a landslide-dammed lake downstream of the lake. A cloudburst is unlikely to have been the…

The Hindu

Death and displacement as floods hit East Africa

The recent downpours underscore the region’s vulnerability to climate change, which is leading to more extreme weather.

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Three Waters demise leaves towns high and dry

The change of government could put one flood-prone community’s water-infrastructure upgrade plans in jeopardy.

The Independent UK

Rain eases for now — but downpours still to come

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place and drivers are urged not to try to travel through floodwater.

Evening Standard

Dozens of flood warnings remain after days of heavy rain

Forty warnings that flooding is likely remained in place on Sunday morning along with 150 more warnings that flooding is possible

The Independent UK

Dozens of flood warnings remain although rain expected to ease

Forty warnings that flooding is likely remained in place on Sunday morning along with 150 more warnings that flooding is possible.

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Pumping operation in flood-stricken Downpatrick ‘successfully completed’

Large parts of the town centre were swamped by flood water in the week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Flooded basements in Chicago are increasingly common. What you can do.

When big storms hit, basements fill with stormwater and sewage. But there are steps that you and also government can take to help stay above water.

The Independent UK

Storm Ciarán news live: UK set for washout bonfire weekend as Storm Domingos to slam into Europe

Death toll in Europe rises to 12 as cars swept away as downpours flood hospitals in Italy

The Guardian - UK

Fears of widespread flooding in England and Wales in wake of Storm Ciarán

Heavy rain falling on saturated ground is expected to lead to swollen rivers over weekend

The Independent UK

Calls for financial aid for businesses counting the costs after flooding

A number of areas in counties Down, Antrim and Armagh were hit by flooding following heavy rain earlier this week.

The Independent UK

Storm Ciarán sweeps into Italy with record rainfall, killing 3 and bringing toll to 10

Record-breaking rain provoked floods in a vast swath of Tuscany as storm Ciarán pushed into Italy overnight

Evening Standard

Storm Ciarán: How London 'dodged a bullet' after 100mph 'weather bomb' misses capital

Almost 90 flood warnings remain across the UK on Friday

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