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The Latest Breaking News on Floods

River 're-wiggled' by National Trust to reduce flood risk after Storm Desmond devastation

Goldrill Beck in the Lake District had been heavily modified over many centuries through straightening and the building of embankments – but now it's been dug out

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2023

Monsoon preparedness review meeting held in Kodagu

With the monsoon set to keep its tryst with Kodagu in the next few days, the authorities reviewed their preparations to meet any eventuality.

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

Storm Oscar: New Met Office weekend weather warning for thunderstorms in Bristol

Heavy rain may cause travel disruption and flooding this weekend

Bristol Post · Jun 9, 2023

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Dy.CM firm on taking on big builders; says every law will be used to clear encroachments

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who went around the city inspecting storm-water drain works in flood-prone areas on Thursday, said the State will use every possible law to raze encroachment of rajakaluves by real estate companies.

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

‘They hate us so much’: villagers flee flooding after dam attack

In Bilozerka, eight miles west of Kherson, people try to rescue animals and possessions but are forced to wait for waters to recede

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023

Number of homes that were flooded dropped to 50 from 10,000 in May: BBMP

Is the city finally managing to tackle rain woes? As the monsoon season fast approaches, data given by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) claims that their flood management has improved significantly, as compared to the previous year.

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023

King told of life-saving aid work thanks to donations to Pakistan Floods Appeal

Charles held a meeting at Buckingham Palace on Thursday with charity chiefs to learn about the response to last summer’s disaster.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Gruha Jyothi to be launched in Kalaburagi, Gruha Lakshmi in Belagavi, and more

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023

Chaos on frontlines as Ukraine war threatens to come home for Russia

As ‘governor’ claims streets are calm in flooded Kherson, Russian town of Shebekino is emptying amid heavy shelling

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

Integrity of Sydney’s main Warragamba dam at risk from extreme flooding, says study

Exclusive: NSW ministers told of climate change impact and concerns about ‘weak’ rock seam under the dam wall

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023

Haiti chaos as death toll from the heavy floods rises to 42 and earthquake hits

Haiti was already a vulnerable country and now the flooding has now pushed many to breaking point with damaged homes and displaced residents

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023

A Watchdog in the Water Wars

Flooding and bureaucracy drove Mary Kelleher to run for a spot on a powerful North Texas river agency board.

Texas Observer · Jun 5, 2023

LOCALIZE IT: 10 States sue to halt jump in premiums under flood insurance revamp

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The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023

TS urges Polavaram authority to maintain free flow to prevent submergence of its areas

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

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The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

With 63 teams, better understanding of waterways, BBMP all set for monsoon: Tushar Giri Nath

Ahead of monsoon, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has constituted 63 teams at multiple levels, besides setting up zonal-level integrated flood response centres. In an interview with The Hindu, Tushar Giri Nath, Chief Commissioner, BBMP said equipped with a better understanding of waterways, remodelling of stormwater drains, anti-encroachment drive, and…

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

Tasmanian town 'dodges bullet' as river level subsides despite dire flood warnings

When a major flood warning was issued for Huonville on Wednesday night, authorities feared a repeat of the devastating floods that hit the town in 2016. But by daybreak, the outlook had improved dramatically. So why was the modelling so different to the outcome?

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Rat and mice numbers rise in outback Queensland as residents fear a dangerous fire season

First came the floods. Now rural residents across outback Queensland are battling rats and mice, with this year's big wet supercharging the growth of grasses and leading to bushfire concerns.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

India's IT hub Bengaluru may need $339 million to fix drainage, avoid flooding -report

India's Bengaluru city may need nearly 28 billion rupees ($339 million) to restore a drainage network damaged by unfettered urbanization as repeated floods threaten to disrupt work and life in the IT hub, a report said.

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ABC News · May 31, 2023

Flood victims live in foldable containers with no prospect of returning home

Sally Marvin lost her home to floods and has been housed in temporary accommodation since — she still does not know when it will be safe to return home.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Extreme weather cost insurers almost $1bn in 2022, now small businesses face premium hikes

The Insurance Council of Australia says extreme weather events are helping to push up premiums. They are also pushing many small business owners in Queensland to the brink.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Pigeon Hole flood evacuees living in Yarralin tent camp with no date to return home

The population of flood-affected Pigeon Hole remains in limbo, living out of temporary accommodation on a school oval where a pop-up school, food hall and recreational activities are the centre of everyday life.

Nottingham Post · May 30, 2023

Warning to all holidaymakers travelling to Spain as streets turn into rivers

Some of the most popular holiday spots have experienced dramatic weather

Irish Mirror · May 30, 2023

Spain weather: Floods tear through popular holiday spots prompting warning to Irish tourists

Irish holidaymakers have been warned of the flash flooding last week in Madrid, Murcia and Valencia, however, conditions have improved

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Three flood-affected schools in the Northern Rivers confirm they will permanently relocate

The commission's report says community wellbeing and being unable to get insurance spurred its decision to relocate three Catholic schools.

Daily Record · May 29, 2023

Spain travel warning as flash flooding turns streets into rivers in popular holiday spots

Severe flooding has resulted in huge issues across parts of Spain as some areas saw rainfall for the first time in months.

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