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Flood buy-backs could be expanded: Watt

Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says a scheme buying homes from owners in flood-prone NSW and Queensland might be rolled out elsewhere.

AAP · Nov 16, 2022

Worst flood on record inundates homes at Condobolin, Lachlan River thought to have peaked at Forbes

The SES says homes in Condobolin that were never thought to be at risk have become inundated, while the flood upstream at Forbes is believed to have peaked.

ABC News · Nov 16, 2022

NSW floods updates: Authorities hopeful Lachlan River has peaked at Forbes as new evacuation orders issued in Condobolin — as it happened

Flood emergencies are continuing to threaten lives and property in parts of New South Wales and Victoria. As it happened.

ABC News · Nov 16, 2022

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Riverina's Hay Plains fill with floodwater to form inland sea at Booligal

From changing modes of transport to splitting families in half, flooding on the Hay Plains has impacted almost all aspects of daily life.

ABC News · Nov 16, 2022

Liverpool forecast as Met Office issue yellow weather warning

There's a small chance of flooding and disruption

Liverpool Echo · Nov 16, 2022

In pictures: The largest flood emergency response in NSW history, rivers swell across the state

Communities across NSW are enduring more severe flooding as the state deals with the largest flood-related emergency response in its history — this is what it looks like.

ABC News · Nov 16, 2022

NSW needs more extensive flood solutions in the pipeline

The government can construct massive pipelines for gas export if money can be made, but when it comes to saving lives and livelihoods it apparently doesn't rate high on the need to do list in this state.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 16, 2022

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Met Office's urgent warning for 'atrocious' weather TONIGHT with snow and rain forecast

The Environment Agency had already issued three flood warnings and 43 flood alerts that cover much the south coast, with Brits warned against more hammering rain

Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 2022

NSW floods crisis will cost billions

Floodwaters are surging through the NSW town of Forbes as Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says the ongoing crisis will cost billions of dollars.

AAP · Nov 16, 2022

Met Offices issue 24-hour weather warning for Leeds with risk of floods

There is a small chance of flooding and disruption, according to he Met Office

Leeds Live · Nov 16, 2022

Edinburgh braced for possible flooding as Met Office issue yellow weather warning

The Met Office have put the warning in place from 3pm on Thursday, November 17, until 6pm on Friday night, November 18. During which, they have warned locals of potential flooding and delays to public transport

Edinburgh Live · Nov 16, 2022

Charles sends message of support after ‘terrible’ floods in Australia

The east of Australia has experienced heavy downpours which flooded large parts of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022

Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain and flooding in parts of Wales

There is a chance of travel disruption

Wales Online · Nov 16, 2022

‘Utterly terrifying’: the moment a ‘wave of biblical proportions’ destroyed NSW town of Eugowra

Survivor recounts how her house was carried 400 metres down the road by surging flood waters

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2022

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ABC News · Nov 16, 2022

Nearly 1,000 sandbags stolen from Mildura SES as floodwaters prompt evacuation warning

Mildura police are investigating the theft of nearly 1,000 sandbags that were to be allocated to Riverland residents threatened by rising floodwaters.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 16, 2022

$15 million and climbing: calls for urgent funds to fix region's crumbling roads

Singleton Council has called for urgent help as its $15 million damage bill continues to climb in the wake of multiple flood emergencies.

Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 2022

UK weather forecast: Heavy rain and severe gales before snow set to fall

The UK is set for more heavy rain over the coming days, with a Met Office yellow warning in place for rain in the south east, before snow could arrive by the weekend

AAP · Nov 16, 2022

Surf's up as Victorian high country floods

When a community was overwhelmed by floodwaters in Victoria's northeast, some locals decided to put on their wetsuits and have some fun.

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AAP · Nov 16, 2022

Calls for ADF help after Eugowra 'wipeout'

The federal member for Calare, Andrew Gee, says the people of Eugowra are in dire need of help after flash flooding almost wiped out the NSW village.

ABC News · Nov 16, 2022

Inland 'tsunami' destroys NSW town of Eugowra, one person dead

Residents of a central western NSW town climbed on their roofs and clung onto trees as a "wall of water" killed at least one person and destroyed hundreds of homes.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2022

Central NSW braced for more flooding as Lachlan River set to hit 70-year-high level

Forbes braced for second inundation ina fortnight as woman’s body found in Eugowra flood waters after ‘wall of water’ decimates NSW town

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

Search for missing man suspended, Condobolin flood levels at record high, Forbes to hit 70-year peak

The search for a missing man at Eugowra is due to resume on Thursday morning, as residents of Condobolin in NSW’s Central West residents prepare for the Lachlan River to reach a record high of 7.6 metres and Forbes braces for its highest flood level in 70 years.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022

Missing woman's body found in floodwaters

NSW Police believe they have found the body of a 60-year-old woman missing from the central-western town of Eugowra, which was devastated by flooding.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022

Why is so much of Australia flooding right now?

Full dams and saturated soil from three consecutive years of La Niña events leave a landscape with little ability to absorb more rain

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2022

Australians rescued from rooftops as floods sweep New South Wales

Eastern Australia is in the grip of a fourth flood crisis this year amid a rare multi-year La Nina weather phenomenon.

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