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Hurricane Melissa Becomes More Powerful Than Hurricane Gilbert, Threatening Jamaica With 'Catasthropic' Flood

Hurricane Melissa is expected to be more powerful than Hurricane Gilbert. How devastating is this category 5 storm.

International Business Times UK

California father loses ‘victim’ status and charged with 2yo son’s death in a flood

The community is split about whether he's responsible for the death or not.

We Got This Covered

Storm Benjamin LIVE: Flood alerts as UK lashed with 70mph winds and heavy rain

Serious flooding is feared while gale force winds are likely to damage buildings and cause travel disruption

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10 DIY Plumbing Repairs That Flood Homes Instantly

DIY plumbing repairs can save money, but they come with big risks. One wrong move and you could face costly water damage or even a total flood in your home. Many homeowners try to fix leaky pipes or clogged drains without realizing the dangers. Simple mistakes can quickly turn a…

Clever Dude

Father of autistic boy, 2, faces manslaughter charges for ‘driving into floodwaters leading to child’s drowning’

Padilla-Aguilera’s son was missing for over a day before his body was eventually found in a river

The Independent UK

The three London areas most at risk from flooding

London could face flooding - but which areas are at risk of being worst affected?

Evening Standard

Flooding and droughts drove them from their homes. Now they’re seeking a safe haven in New York

Data analysis found higher than average migration growth to the US from areas in Guatemala, Bangladesh and Senegal hit by repeated climate disasters

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Tropical Storm Melissa expected to strengthen into a ‘catastrophic’ hurricane

The National Hurricane Center called the forecast extremely uncertain with significant changes possible

The Independent UK

Met Office Weather Warnings: Should You Be Packing an Emergency Kit Right Now?

The Met Office warns eight UK regions to prepare for flooding, power cuts, and travel delays as severe rain and winds approach.

International Business Times UK

Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices

One type of natural disaster has depressed the value of more than two-thirds of Australian homes that sit in the firing line, new analysis finds.

AAP

I tried out a new version of Minecraft to see why environmental storylines help children learn

A new version of Minecraft aims to teach students about coastal erosion, flood resilience and climate adaptation, and shows how children can use computer games to learn about complex situations.

The Conversation

Floods have devalued Australian homes by $42bn. Experts say that’s the cost of ‘a changing climate’

Of the 2m flood-prone houses across the country, at least 70% have had values reduced, a new report by Climate Council and PropTrack has found

The Guardian - AU

Nearly half of UK garden space is paved over, RHS study finds

Homeowners urged to use more robust planting and permeable materials to help mitigate flood risk

The Guardian - UK

How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives

Hurricanes are America’s most destructive natural hazards, causing more deaths and property damage than any other type of disaster. Since 1980, these powerful tropical storms have done more than US$1.5 trillion in damage and killed more than 7,000 people.

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Windows 10's demise could be Linux's gain if the flood of defectors is anything to go by

Are droves of Windows 10 users heading to Linux? One distro saw 100,000 downloads in just two days after Microsoft ended support.

Evening Standard

Flash floods threaten to kill Londoners and destroy livelihoods, MPs are warned

Tens of thousands of commercial businesses are at risk, the Commons environmental audit committee was told

International Business Times

One Year On, Spain's Flood Survivors Rebuild And Remember

When the first autumn rains fell this year, Toni Garcia drew the curtains.

International Business Times UK

Is 'Noah from Ghana' Real? Viral 'Ark of Doom' Video Predicting a 3-Year Flood Sparks AI Hoax Debate

Viral videos of 'Noah from Ghana' building an ark and predicting a three-year flood have sparked global debate, with experts calling it an AI-driven hoax.

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The Mary Sue

‘This is an outrage’: New York man calls 1-Tom-Plumber when his basement floods. He claims the service took advantage of him

A New York-based single father says he was horrified when his basement began to flood as his water boiler broke. However, after receiving service from 1-Tom-Plumber, he believes the company overcharged him.

The Independent UK

Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings

Torrential rains in east-central Mexico last week have left at least 72 dead and raised concerns about the government's ability to alert people to severe weather

Clever Dude

How to Spot a Used Car That’s Been in a Flood (Before It’s Too Late)

In recent years, extreme weather has led to thousands of flood-damaged cars quietly reappearing on the used market. Many of these vehicles come from hurricane-prone states, cleaned up just enough to look appealing to unsuspecting buyers. Once the water damage sets in, though, problems start piling up in the form…

AAP

'God sent you': bravery saved town from mass tragedy

Residents of a leafy rural village were used to floods and thought they would be safe but a wall of water spared almost nothing and no one.

The Independent UK

‘It’s a trickle – we need a flood’: Northern Gaza is still not seeing enough aid despite ceasefire, humanitarian agencies warn

The ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has allowed more aid to flow into Gaza – but obstacles remain, particularly in the north

The Conversation

Europe’s climate is changing fast – here’s how it’s affecting people and the economy

Temperatures across Europe are rising at twice the global average. This alarming trend is leading to more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods and storms.

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11 Cities Retirees May Want To Avoid Moving To Due To Rise in ‘Extreme Weather Events’

Now that the effects of climate change are being severely felt in the U.S., some cities are experiencing an uptick in "extreme weather events."

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