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City Hall is preparing for summer storms this week over concerns that possible floods could damage polling stations on Election Day on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Thundery showers and flood alerts mar the week ahead says Met Office

Showers are said to continue across the UK into Wednesday and Thursday amongst spells of sunshine before a dry Friday

Wales Online

Flooding in Nigeria is on the rise – good forecasts, drains and risk maps are urgently needed

Nigeria is one of the most flood-prone countries in west Africa. Many areas experience annual flooding. This happens during heavy rainfall and one of the reasons is poor drainage systems.

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FLOOD warnings issued for parts of England amid heavy rain - Greater Manchester weather forecast

The three flood alerts have been put in force across the country

Manchester Evening News

‘They’re sacrificing us’: a California town feels ignored months after flood

The small, agricultural town of Planada was inundated amid a wave of intense storms this winter. Residents, many of whom are undocumented, say they have been neglected

The Guardian - US

Lismore floods aftermath debate asks if land management could slow flow of water

As the painstakingly slow recovery continues for flooded communities across parts of Australia, a land management group says it's possible to take more than 2 metres off the flood peak by slowing the flow of water across the landscape.

ABC News

Indigenous rangers make 'incredible difference' during Gulf of Carpentaria flood emergency

Hard-hit residents in Burketown, where nearly 40 houses were inundated, are praising the work of a small group of Indigenous rangers who were some of the first responders during and after the emergency.

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Local officials tried to cover up scale of Chinese mine disaster by hiding bodies, report finds

Local officials in northern China moved the bodies of miners killed in a flood last year and produced a fake accident report to downplay the scale of the disaster, an official report has concluded.

Bangkok Post

Photographer captures Lismore's flood trauma for NSW parliament exhibition

In the midst of trauma, the most unlikely healing tool has come in the form of a camera.

ABC News

Morning Digest | Central security forces flood crisis-hit Manipur; Jaishankar calls Pakistan Foreign Minister a promoter, spokesperson of terror industry, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

Flooding and landslides in DR Congo, Rwanda leave hundreds dead, thousands homeless

At least 176 people die in flash floods in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and 130 in neighbouring Rwanda as heavy rain destroys buildings and forces aid workers to gather mud-clad corpses into piles.

ABC News

Atmospheric rivers caused 70% of India's floods between 1985 and 2020: Study

The devastating floods that occurred in the country between 1985 and 2020 during the summer monsoon season were directly associated with atmospheric rivers

The Hindu

California's epic snowpack is melting. Here's what to expect

Warmer temperatures are melting the state's historic snowpack. Already flooded communities downstream are scrambling to prepare for the surge.

WEKU

The day a bank was put on a truck and moved to escape being flooded

The 1899 two-storey sandstone was dragged up the hill. Thankfully, the nearby cemetery just avoided the highwater mark.

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The Independent UK

Federal officials unveil flood plan for Mississippi Delta

Federal officials have presented a proposal to further control flooding in the Mississippi Delta

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Scientists say new 3D mapping of West Arnhem flood plain could be a 'game changer'

Scientists say they've discovered huge sandstone escarpments buried under a Northern Territory flood plain, using a technique they say could be a "game changer" for archaeology.

The Guardian - UK

‘Peace of mind at last’: the Bangladeshi villagers digging their way out of the floods

‘Plinth’ settlements built on raised ground above the country’s flooding rivers are providing permanent homes and emergency refuges

WEKU

The latest to be evacuated from California's floods? Bunnies

Rising rivers are stranding endangered riparian brush rabbits in California. Wildlife officials are searching out and relocating hundreds of them to help protect the species.

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The Independent UK

Severe flooding in Italy kills 2; drought persists

Heavy rains have caused flooding in Italy’s populous Emilia-Romagna region, leaving at least two people dead as riverbeds left dry by drought overflowed their banks after a day and a half of non-stop rain

The Guardian - UK

‘Huge blow to families’ as local playground in Wales is torn down

Families in Rhyl decry ‘shameful’ lack of consultation before removal of Drift Park play area to make way for flood defences

Edinburgh Live

Recalling the horrific Edinburgh floods that brought capital to its knees

They were the most disastrous floods in recent living memory, causing massive disruption and forcing hundreds of Edinburgh residents to seek temporary accommodation.

The Hindu

Sardine surge startles fishermen in Kochi as scientists take a close look

A resident said that the flood of oil sardines was noticed both at the sea mouth near Fort Kochi and Vypeen and the phenomenon lasted for about two hours during which period people were easily picking up the fish with bare hands.

The Hindu

Two low-lying bridges washed away in flash floods in Erode district

Heavy rains on Monday night led to a breach in the Rasankadu tank on Tuesday, leading to water entering farmlands, inundating about 60 houses and washing away two bridges between Alamarathuvalasu and Ayyampalayam

Liverpool Echo

Christine McGuinness pleads 'send help' as she floods entire hotel room

The former Miss Liverpool is currently away on a business trip

ABC News

Calls for Australia Post to improve its 'essential service' after five-month wait for mail in outback

Mail posted in November finally arrives in a rural Queensland town that was isolated by flooding, with local leaders calling for urgent road upgrades and Australia Post to improve its services.

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