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Concrete plan to bring back natural flow to Sullivans Creek

They were built to manage floods. Now the government wants the channels out.

The Canberra Times

X promises 'highest level' response on posts about Israel-Hamas war. Misinformation still flourishes

The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, says it is trying to take action on a flood of posts sharing graphic media, violent speech and hateful conduct about the latest war between Israel and Hamas

The Independent UK

Bengaluru: Despite BBMP measures, underpasses continue to flood

Despite Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) implementing a slew of measures, underpasses continue to flood in the city raising questions about the quality of works undertaken by the civic body.

The Hindu

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'Serious questions' for Scottish council after flood gate left open, SNP say

SENIOR SNP politicians have asked “serious questions” of a Scottish council after key flood gates were not closed – leading to extensive…

The National (Scotland)

Video game clips and old videos are flooding social media about Israel and Gaza

"This is propaganda 101. You flood the gap, especially in those early hours, with content that suggests a certain narrative," said one observer.

WEKU

Mayor decries 'wildly fluctuating' advice before flood

A Victorian mayor has criticised the warnings given ahead of a major flood along the Maribyrnong River in October last year.

AAP

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 National (Scotland)

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More heavy rain warnings issued after flooding

Flood warnings are in place in many areas.

The Independent UK

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 ...

The National (Scotland)

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

Evening Standard

Heavy flooding in southern Myanmar displaces more than 14,000 people

Flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar’s southern areas has displaced more than 14,000 people and disrupted traffic on the rail lines that connect the country’s biggest cities

The Independent UK

Scottish council fails to close flood gates despite 'extreme' rain

QUESTIONS are being asked of a Scottish council after a key flood gate was left open, leading to huge water damage ...

The National (Scotland)

Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world

In August 2023, residents of Juneau, Alaska, watched as the Mendenhall River swelled to historic levels in a matter of hours. The rushing water undercut the riverbank and swallowed whole stands of trees and multiple buildings.

The Conversation

Search continues for elderly man feared missing in River Tay after flooding

EMERGENCY services are continuing to search for an elderly man who is feared to have been swept away during floods in Perthshire.

The National (Scotland)

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Search continues for elderly man missing in river amid flooding disruption

The 77-year-old man was spotted in the river Tay near Strathtay on Sunday evening.

The National (Scotland)

Flooding risk still high in parts of Scotland following weekend of extreme rain

PARTS of Scotland remain at risk from flooding as the clean-up operation following a weekend of extreme rainfall continues.

The Independent UK

Indian rescue copters are flying into region where flood washed out bridges and killed at least 52

Air force helicopters have been able to land to rescue people in India’s Himalayan northeast after a 6-year-old hydroelectric dam cracked open last week in intense rain, flooding a valley with glacial lake water and washing away bridges and homes as thousands fled

The Hindu

Air force conducts disaster relief operations in Sikkim

IAF HADR ops in Sikkim post flash flood. 33 bodies incl. 9 jawans recovered, 105 missing. 40 bodies fished out downstream in WB. IAF carrying Garud commandos, equip, fuel, meds, SAR equip via Chinook & MI 17 V5. EAC coordinating ops. Met Dept forecasts rain. 60,870 affected, 2,563 rescued.

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Flood warnings remain in place as rain eases

Rail passengers have been warned of further disruption on Monday.

Evening Standard

Part of historic Old Courthouse in Cockermouth collapses into river

A section of the back of the Old Courthouse in Cockermouth has fallen away and landed in the River Cocker below

The National (Scotland)

Met Office issues yellow weather warning in Scotland after weekend of flooding

Flooding in Scotland has been compared to conditions during the Beast from the East in 2018, as southern parts of the UK enjoyed the warmest October…

The Hindu

What caused the flood in Sikkim? | Explained

Glacier Lake Outburst Floods in Himalayas pose a major risk to hydropower projects and people living downstream. Early warning systems, better coordination and greater awareness are needed to mitigate the risk.

The Independent UK

Floods compared to Beast from the East amid warmest October in five years

Police Scotland said communities ‘faced some of the most challenging conditions ever’, while the Met Office said temperatures were unseasonably warm.

The National (Scotland)

Second severe flood warning issued as Scottish Government holds further crisis talks

A SEVERE flood warning has been issued for Perth from North Inch to Friarton Bridge.

Newsroom.co.nz

Defining Issues: On the frontline of the climate crisis in Westport

Sandwiched between two rivers and the sea, the town of Westport is a microcosm of the thorny questions about resilience, funding and managed retreat which will become ever more common in a warming world.

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