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To stop risky developments in floodplains, we have to tackle the profit motive – and our false sense of security

In the aftermath of destructive floods, we often seek out someone to blame. Common targets are the “negligent local council”, the “greedy developer”, “the builder cutting corners”, and the “foolish home owner.” Unfortunately, it’s not that simple, as Sydney’s huge floods make clear.

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Tens of thousands of Sydney residents told to evacuate as rains flood suburbs

Fresh evacuation orders were issued for tens of thousands of Sydney residents on Monday after relentless rains triggered floods for the third time this year in some low-lying suburbs.

Reuters

Thousands Of Greater Sydney Residents Evacuated After 100mm Of Rain Overnight With More To Come

Thousands of Greater Sydney residents have fled their homes as flooding and rain worsens after a further 100mm fell overnight.

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The flood of worries that linger in Wallsend 15 years after storm

"The impacts are felt because people every time we get a lot of rain people in Wallsend go 'oh God, not again'."

Newcastle Herald

Albanese briefed on NSW flood disaster

The prime minister has received a briefing on the flooding disaster in Sydney, as the federal government committed 200 defence personnel to assist.

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NSW floods: thousands evacuated from rising waters as Sydney braces for more wild weather

East coast low weakening, but up to 100mm of rain expected to lash Sydney on Monday morning

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Thousands evacuated as SES fields 3900 calls for assistance – as it happened

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Hunter in rain's crosshairs as Maitland, Bulga flooding peaks predicted

Isolated three-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 75 mm are possible for some areas later today, the bureau has warned.

Newcastle Herald

The Loop: Albanese 'visibly moved' on Kyiv visit, NSW flood warning, a scary F1 crash, and Minions take off at box office

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NSW floods updates: 'No doubt' floods becoming 'more common' as NSW inundated for fourth time in 18 months, Premier says — as it happened

The Hawkesbury River is reaching peak flood levels as some regions of south-east NSW experience their fourth inundation in 18 months.

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NSW SES deals with 3,900 calls for help as wild weather, flooding hit Sydney

Sydney is likely to earn a reprieve from the wild weather today but residents are warned "it can change quite dramatically" as catchments continue to rise and major flood warnings are issued for Liverpool and Milperra.

ABC News

Death toll in Assam floods stands at 179

About 7 lakh people remain affected across 26 districts

The Hindu

A Man Has Died Amid Severe Flooding In Sydney New Evacuation Warnings Have Been Issued

"This is a life-threatening emergency situation," NSW Emergency Services Minister Steph Cooke said.

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Floods hit southeast Australia, forcing evacuations

Thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate southwest Sydney, Australia's biggest city, on Sunday with torrential rain and damaging winds pounding the east coast and floods expected to be worse than those that hit the region in the past year.

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What's causing Sydney's monster flood crisis – and 3 ways to stop it from happening again

Again, thousands of residents in Western Sydney face a life-threatening flood disaster. At the time of writing, evacuation orders spanned southwest and northwest Sydney and residents of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley were being warned the crisis was escalating.

The Independent UK

Heavy rains, floods prompt evacuations of Sydney suburbs

Thousands of residents in Sydney suburbs have been told to evacuate their homes after heavy rains caused floodwaters to rise and rivers to overflow in what authorities call life-threatening emergencies

ABC News

Heavy rain hits Sydney as largest floods since March 2021 surround city

Saturated catchments have received more heavy rain overnight and water levels on the Hawkesbury River are heading towards levels not seen since the major floods of 2021.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney floods: residents brace for another day of devastating weather as NSW coast battered by rain

Thousands under evacuation orders as authorities warn east coast low could bring flooding more severe than than the floods of 2021 and early 2022

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The Hindu

Climate change, poor planning: Decoding Assam’s mounting flood ferocity

The current wave of floods, which Assam is still reeling under, has claimed 174 lives

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Thousands Told to Evacuate Before 'Life-threatening' Sydney Flood

Thousands of Australians were ordered to evacuate their homes in Sydney on Sunday as torrential rain battered the country's largest city and floodwaters inundated its outskirts. Roads across the city were cut off and authorities said at least 18 evacuation orders were in place in western Sydney, an area that…

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Sydney floods: Where are the NSW flood warnings? What has the Bureau of Meteorology forecast?

The NSW State Emergency Service issues dozens of flood evacuation orders and warnings as torrential rain hits the state. Conditions are expected to deteriorate as an east coast low continues to develop off the coast.

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NSW Floods updates: Evacuation warnings issued as water levels rise in Sydney's south-west — as it happened

Authorities are warning of a life-threatening emergency in NSW due to floods in Sydney and parts of the state's south-east.

ABC News

SES, weather bureau issue flood warnings for Shoalhaven catchments as torrential rain continues

SES warns of flash flooding, overflowing rivers and coastal erosion with torrential rain forecast across the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highlands until Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

'Worst may be yet to come': Hunter escapes brunt of Sunday's heavy weather

The weather-front battering the state's east coast is forecast to get worse before it gets better, with wild winds, rough seas and heavy rain expected to last until Tuesday.

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Evac Orders Sent To Southwest Syd Residents In What Could Become NSW’s 3rd Major Flood Of 2022

This comes after Sydney and the Illawarra were told to expect an entire month’s worth of rain in just one day on Saturday.

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