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Fast-track funding to fix flood-affected roads, bridges

Local councils will share in almost $1.8 billion in advance payments to help fix infrastructure damaged in successive natural disasters.

AAP

World Bank puts Thai growth at 3.9%

Thailand's economy is projected to expand 3.9% in 2023 from 2.6% last year because of stronger demand from China, Europe and the US, private consumption growth and a recovery in tourism, says the World Bank in its semi-annual Thailand Economic Monitor.

Bangkok Post

As flood anniversary approaches, city of Jackson plans big 4th of July celebration

On Saturday, the city of Jackson, in Breathitt County, will hold its largest gathering since last year’s floods.

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10 States Sue the Biden Administration Over High Flood Insurance Rates: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Risk Rating 2.0 pricing plan could raise average flood insurance rates 100%, and states like Florida and Louisiana are pushing back.

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Calif. beachgoers face an unexpected peril: aggressive, biting sea lions

As Southern Californians prepare to flood local beaches in anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday and an oncoming heat wave, experts are warning beachgoers to be vigilant about a surprising hazard: biting sea lions.

Los Angeles Times

Tulare Lake floodwaters now receding, Newsom’s office says. ‘We’ve turned a corner’

After months of concern that Sierra Nevada snowmelt would send torrents of water into an already flooded Tulare Lake and inundate more communities and infrastructure, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office has announced that the waters of the resurgent lake have finally begun to recede.

Los Angeles Times

7 dead, 12 districts remain affected due to floods in Assam

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding, and brought normal life to a standstill in various parts of Assam, besides claiming the lives of seven people, as confirmed by the daily flood report released by the Flood Reporting and Information Management System (FRIMS), Assam on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reset needed on troubled flood buybacks: NSW Premier

A flood buyback scheme for low-lying properties in the Northern Rivers needs a reset, NSW premier Chris Minns says, amid widespread confusion over eligibility.

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World Bank to provide nearly ₹3000 crore for flood prevention in the city

The State government is in the final stages of finalising an action plan for a World Bank project to prevent floods in the city. The project will make a whopping ₹3000 crore available for flood mitigation in the city, parts of which have been flooded over the years including in…

The Hindu

Warming causes more extreme rain, not snow, over mountains and scientists say that's a problem

A new study says climate change is turning major snowfalls into more extreme rain over mountains, somehow worsening both dangerous flooding like the type that devastated Pakistan last year and long-term water shortages

The Independent UK

Liberals push for inquiry into Murray flood response

The South Australian opposition wants a parliamentary committee to look into the Murray River flooding, including the government's response to the disaster.

AAP

Flooded NSW communities feel abandoned by governments

Residents of the flood-hit northern NSW town of Lismore are feeling abandoned by governments following sluggish recovery efforts.

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Canada launches first-ever national climate adaptation strategy

Plan seeks to address needs related to increased flooding, wildfires, melting permafrost and other climate-relate risks.

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We have forgotten what a 'natural' river even looks like

Britain’s rivers are under the spotlight because of an untreated sewage crisis, and the pendulum of floods and droughts that are the hallmark of a warming world. But hidden within these policy debates is a pervasive and under reported issue: quite simply, people have forgotten what a natural river even…

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Freak weather soaks Australian outback, dumping months of rain in two days

Downpours from massive cloud band may approach 100mm in some regions, triggering flood watches

The Independent UK

5 takeaways from the AP's report on Chinese disposable e-cigarettes flooding the US market

The Associated Press has found that the Food and Drug Administration can't keep up with a flood of illegal disposable e-cigarettes from China

AAP

Flooded NSW councils demand disaster response overhaul

Councils impacted by devastating floods in 2022 say nothing has changed in disaster response strategies, with fears problems could recur.

Daily Record

Scots MS sufferer loses dream holiday after housing association fail to fix leak at Glasgow home

Wheelchair-user Jacqueline Smith was due to jet off to Kenya for a safari trip on June 5 but was unable to go over fears her adapted flat in Glasgow would flood.

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Long Lost Family's Davina McCall issues new series 'apology' as viewers left in floods of tears

Long Lost Family presenter Davina McCall was late in tuning into Born Without A Trace on Monday night

Liverpool Echo

Man fears restaurant will be closed for months after it 'goes underwater'

Sal Meah woke up to a call from one of his staff members

AAP

Fears of dam collapse recede with release of water

A watch and act flood alert remains in place for residents near a private dam at risk of collapsing in the Adelaide Hills.

LiveScience

1,000-year-old wall in Peru was built to protect against El Niño floods, research suggests

The research found flood sediments only on the eastern side of a desert wall built almost 1,000 years ago.

Liverpool Echo

Mum woken by shouting outside before realising home had flooded

Fire service, police and United Utilities are on the scene

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Himachal Pradesh: Flash floods due to heavy rains in the state kill 6

Anoyher flash flood hit the Bagipul area of the State's Mandi district, with over 200 people including tourists and locals stranded. Read further on Dynamite News:

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#Assam Flood: Situation gradually improving; 2.72 lakh people still affected in 15 districts

The flood situation in Assam has been gradually improving, but still, nearly 2.72 lakh people in 15 districts are affected. Read further on Dynamite News:

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