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Changing South: Ōtautahi Christchurch: the water city?

In February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle dumped up to 500mm of rain on the north of NZ, with devastating effects. Frank Film set out to investigate what would happen if a similar amount of rain fell on Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Newsroom.co.nz

Why some people didn't get the emergency alert - the reason some phones didn't go off

According to unconfirmed reports the alert failed to be sent to some Three phones due to an issue with the network

Wales Online

Welsh language blunder on emergency test alert sent out by UK Government

The UK's new armageddon-style emergency alert was sent out in Welsh as well as English. But it wasn't quite right.

Wales Online

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The West’s Historic Snowfall is Finally Melting — And the Consequences Could Be Extreme

Here's how 2023’s storms compare to past extremes and what to expect in the future.

Inverse

How Gov got your number for emergency alert - with millions of phones to sound alarm

Millions of people in the country will receive a first of its kind emergency alert to their phones or tablets at 3pm today

Daily Mirror

How to turn off emergency alerts on your iPhone and Android ahead of Sunday's test

There is a way to switch off the emergency alerts for good and here's how

Wales Online

How to turn off emergency alerts on your iPhone and Android ahead of today's test

There is a way to switch off the emergency alerts for good - here's how

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Rochester could not stand by and let a flood destroy its netball season, so the community pitched in

Its members are still recovering from devastating floods, but Rochester Football Netball Club has not let it derail the beating heart of the community: sport.

ABC News

Full impact of emergency alert - driver warning, 'panic' and when to switch it off

The alert, which could be used to warn people of natural disasters or terror attacks, has raised concerns amongst motoring groups for the risk it could cause to those who are behind the wheel at the time it is sent

Daily Mirror

Emergency alert test: When is the mobile phone alert test, what will happen and how to turn it off?

The nationwide test will take place this weekend - here's our Q&A guide on what time it is and what to expect on the day

Chronicle Live

Dramatic footage shows major Glasgow Anniesland flooding after burst water pipe

Residents in multiple areas of the city have been left without water or disrupted supplies after a burst water main in Anniesland, with footage showing the extent of the flooding.

Glasgow Live

‘Something has to be done’: A week after the flood, FEMA officials confront Fort Lauderdale’s devastated neighborhoods

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Alida Augustine stepped into the front yard in a pink house dress and a hair wrap Thursday afternoon, eager to tell Broward’s mayor and the team of government officials at her doorstep about the damage to her home of 30 years.

Tribune News Service

Major mine Capricorn Copper will not be fully operational until 2024 after flood damage

More than a billion litres of water inundated a major copper mine in the North West Minerals Province earlier this year and several other mines were also impacted, sparking concern for export markets.

ABC News

Angry neighbours fume at handling of Ayrshire 'muddy swamp' pitch development

Residents expressed their frustration at the ongoing issue of flooding at Dundonald Playing Field.

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Think development doesn’t make flooding worse? Think again

It was the rainstorm that seemed to never end, turning roads into rivers and forcing drivers to abandon their cars in search of higher ground all over Broward County, Florida.

The Independent UK

Five myths over government’s emergency alert system debunked

Misinformation is circulating on social media, with experts warning it could lead to harmful consequences

Daily Record

UK emergency alert warning to domestic abuse victims - how to turn off test

The emergency alert is necessary to keep citizens safe, but this week's test could put victims with a hidden phone at risk of exposure - here's how to turn it off if you need to.

Tribune News Service

Bacteria skyrockets to 100 times beyond safe levels in some Fort Lauderdale canals after historic flooding

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fort Lauderdale — known as the “Venice of America” for its many waterways — was marred by water dirtier than a toilet during last week’s historical flooding.

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Newsroom.co.nz

How we plan for New Zealand's next big disaster

We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others?

The Independent UK

Five myths over government’s emergency alert system debunked

Misinformation is circulating on social media, with experts warning it could lead to harmful consequences

Wales Online

Five Emergency Alert myths debunked by fact-checkers

Emergency alert is set to be sent to mobile devices this afternoon - but some misinformation about it has spread online

Manchester Evening News

Warning as public urged to look out for Emergency Alert test scams

Scammers will be taking advantage of the nationwide alert test this week, consumer group Which? has warned

Salon

Tulare Lake floods California

Draining the lake allowed agriculture to thrive, but left the region vulnerable to floods

Miami Herald

Climate change could make freak events like Fort Lauderdale’s rain bomb more common

MIAMI — Fort Lauderdale’s flood was worse than any hurricane in local memory, unmatched by anything on the record books and happened faster and harder than anyone planned or prepared for.

ABC News

Decades-long connection to shack tested as retiree shares toll of once in a lifetime flood

Lynton and Jane Harding have a lifetime of memories at their riverfront shack and after 42 years decided to retire there permanently. But a major flood has left the couple, and the town, picking up the pieces.

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