The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Ex-Vic quarantine hub drug lab discovery

A staff tip-off has blown the lid on an apparent drug lab operating inside an unoccupied unit at Melbourne's former quarantine site.

AAP · Jan 18, 2023

Flood forecasts in real-time with block-by-block data could save lives – a new machine learning method makes it possible

The extreme flooding and mudslides across California in recent weeks took many drivers by surprise. Sinkholes swallowed cars, highways became fast-moving rivers of water, entire neighborhoods were evacuated. At least 20 people died in the storms, several of them after becoming trapped in cars in rushing water.

The Conversation · Jan 18, 2023

'Fed up' community cut fence after Keynsham floods left them marooned

They say they had requested an emergency exit in the fence before as it blocks their only exit route

Bristol Post · Jan 18, 2023

NSW, federal governments announce $70m in flood repair funding for struggling communities

The joint state and federal funding pool will be used to fix public facilities that still haven't been repaired after last year's floods.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

Rescue helicopters moved to NSW-Victorian border to help flooded river communities

Teams are keeping communities supplied with medications, animal feed and groceries via helicopter after emergency services moved their air base to the NSW-Victorian border.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

California residents struggle to recover after weeks of storms

Residents grapple with the effects of three straight weeks of severe weather as mudslides and rescue efforts continue.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2023

California storm death toll climbs to 20 as deluge begins to subside

Nine powerful atmospheric rivers delivered about 24.5tn gallons of water across the state, causing over $1bn worth of damage

The Guardian - US · Jan 17, 2023

North Qld mops up as floods and rain ease

North Queensland residents are cleaning up after floods damaged roads, cut off communities, stranded travellers and created breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

AAP · Jan 17, 2023

East Kimberley businesses grappling with huge freight hikes fear they may miss out on flood subsidies

As Kimberley businesses watch their freight bills double following damage to key roads caused by catastrophic flooding, it remains unclear exactly who will be covered by the state government's latest subsidy scheme.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

‘Dangerous flash flooding’ warning for North Queensland regions – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2023