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The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Leeds Met Office weather forecast for Friday as heavy rain hits

Leeds is set to see a dry day, despite the weather warning

Leeds Live

Eugowra sparks flood-zone building debate

The NSW Premier says a blanket ban on flood-plain development is not helpful after the Eugowra disaster, while Labor vows it will stop it if voted into power.

AAP

Australia battles floods as frustration swells over relief, warnings

Flood-weary residents in Australia's southeast were urged to remain on high alert for major flooding through the weekend, authorities said on Friday, as swollen rivers continued to roll downstream despite an ease in severe weather conditions.

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Queanbeyan-Palerang residents could be facing an almost 30 per cent hike in their council rates

Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of several NSW councils to propose a significant rise in rates to ensure services are maintained.

ABC News

Eugowra man confronts NSW premier over flood response, as Condobolin faces record water level

Frustrations bubble over in the Central West, where a local man has demanded more support for flood-stricken communities from the NSW premier, as prepare-to-evacuate orders are issued for towns downstream of Forbes.

ABC News

Met Office predicts more high winds and flooding as ‘atrocious’ weather continues

‘Danger to life’ warning issued for parts of Scotland, with some areas braced for a month’s worth of rain in 36 hours

The Guardian - UK

NSW Central West floods from above: Aerial photographs highlight force of the floodwaters

Fast, deep and devastating — these aerial photographs show how communities across NSW have been swept away as floods pummelled towns across the state this week.

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Scots braced for flooding amid Met Office weather warning with heavy rain set to batter East coast

The North East of Scotland is particularly expected to be "significantly impacted" by persistent rain that will get worse overnight with an amber weather warning in force.

Daily Record

City of Gold Coast mapping shows additional 88,000 properties at risk of flooding

The mapping shows many more properties than previously thought will be at flood risk in a "worst-case" weather scenario, prompting concerns over insurance premiums.

ABC News

As New South Wales reels, many are asking why it's flooding in places where it's never flooded before

On Monday, residents of Eugowra in New South Wales had to flee for their lives. They had only minutes to get to higher ground – or their rooftops – to escape what’s been dubbed an “inland tsunami” of water. This week, many other towns across western NSW faced renewed floods. For many…

The Conversation

UK braced for strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and snow

The Met Office has issued yellow rain warnings for the east of Scotland and the north-east of England until 6pm on Friday.

The Independent UK

Angry flood victim confronts NSW premier

An emotional victim has confronted the NSW premier over the lack of support after powerful flash flooding flattened Eugowra.

AAP

River levels in Newcastle, Durham, Corbridge and Hexham as flood warnings issued following heavy rain

Updated River Levels for the River Tyne, Wear, Derwent and Ouse Burn as Met Office warns of flooding and torrential rain showers across the region.

Chronicle Live

Met Office extends yellow weather warning for Greater Manchester as flood alerts in place

Heavy rain is forecast for parts of our region until tomorrow morning

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Edinburgh Met Office yellow weather warning for rain and when it will end

The city of Edinburgh will experience some heavy downpours of rain today (November 17), as the Scottish Environment Protection Agency warns people of potential flooding.

Daily Mirror

UK flooding: More than 140 places at risk of going underwater - see full list

The Environment Agency and Scottish Environment Protection Agency have issued a series of flood warnings and alerts across England and Scotland alongside Met Office rain warnings

The Independent UK

Flooding causes chaos on roads and trains

Up to 20 cars were stranded in flood water in West Sussex.

ABC News

Hours before Diane Smith went missing in Eugowra's floods, Pat Welsh saved her from her inundated home

A body believed to be that of Diane Smith was found in Eugowra on Wednesday. It's believed she drowned while trying to reach higher ground after earlier being rescued from her home.

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Liverpool Echo

Yellow weather warning for rain in place for Liverpool as Met Office issue warning

The Met Office has issued warnings for wet and windy conditions

Evening Standard

London weather forecast: Rain warnings issued as flooding impacts roads and rail

Conditions may be ‘atrocious’ for much of the UK but London is due for a largely dry couple of days, say weather experts

Wales Online

Rail lines closed, drivers warned to stay off roads in 'atrocious conditions'

Flooding and trapped cars have already closed a number of routes

The Independent UK

Rain warnings issued as flooding impacts roads and rail

Conditions may be ‘atrocious’ for much of the UK.

AAP

Murray River flood fears increase in SA

The latest forecast has once again raised the expected volume of water flow down the Murray in SA, increasing the number of properties likely to be flooded.

The Guardian - AU

‘We saved the cat’: flood-hit NSW town of Forbes could be divided for days

‘There’s not much we can do except wait’, say residents anxious to check on damage to homes and businesses

Reuters

Floods isolate Australian wheatbelt towns; Singapore joins rescue efforts

Hundreds of properties in Australia's southeast, scrubbed and cleaned two weeks ago after major flooding, were inundated again on Thursday as officials issued fresh evacuation orders while Singaporean rescue specialists arrived to aid relief efforts.

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