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NSW towns soldier on as roads, bridges cut

Business owners are bracing for a third consecutive La Nina season as roads and bridges disappear under flood waters across regional NSW.

AAP

'Holy moly': Hunter cop tells of daring flood rescue near Dungog

Senior Constable Richard Hansen saved three people in an act his boss described on Friday as "incredibly brave".

Newcastle Herald

Repair work begins in some Alaska towns slammed by storm

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says a weekend storm on the state's vast western coast has caused significant damage to roads and homes in some communities

The Independent UK

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Flood-hit Pakistan should suspend debt repayments, says UN paper

Pakistan's finance minister said on Friday the South Asian nation was seeking debt relief from bilateral creditors in the wake of devastating flooding but emphasised the government would not seek any relief from commercial banks or Eurobond creditor.

Reuters

Floodwaters cut off western NSW farmers and towns, with more rain expected

Some parts of western NSW received almost a quarter of their annual rainfall in one night. People are now deserted on their farms as the water slowly moves away.

ABC News

‘We are all in this together’: Biden tells Puerto Ricans they’re not alone after Fiona

MIAMI — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government will be fully funding a month-long recovery effort in Puerto Rico — including power and water restoration costs — following the widespread destruction left behind by Hurricane Fiona.

Miami Herald

NSW towns 'on edge' amid 30 flood warnings

Flood warnings have been issued for river catchments across NSW and southern Queensland as a storm system leaves damaged crops and ruined roads in its wake.

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Gunnedah facing flood threat, northern NSW on high alert after 150mm of rain in two hours

Floodwaters in Gunnedah are set to exceed last weekend's major peak on Friday night, after widespread rain across the state.

ABC News

Bermuda braces for Fiona as Biden pledges support for Puerto Rico

Hurricane warning remains in effect for all of Bermuda as Puerto Rico struggles to restore power in storm’s aftermath.

Al Jazeera

Pacific Islands brace for prolonged droughts and more flooding as La Niña continues for third year in a row

Some Pacific Island nations are still recovering from floods or facing severe drought conditions, and there is little reprieve in sight as a third La Niña is set to exacerbate extreme weather conditions across the region.

ABC News

Biden says US will do ‘everything we can’ to aid Puerto Rico amid aftermath of Hurricane Fiona

‘This is really, really, really important to us — really important. And so we're not going to walk away’

The Independent UK

In Puerto Rico, rescuers struggle to reach areas cut off by Hurricane Fiona

The hurricane smashed roads and bridges and caused historic flooding, leaving people stranded across the island. "We are all isolated," said Manuel Veguilla, a resident of the mountain town of Caguas.

WEKU

Cop rescues trio from NSW floods with rope

A NSW police officer has rescued a young boy and two women using just a rope and a winch after they became stranded in floodwaters in the Hunter region.

AAP

Police officer rescues women and four-year-old boy from Hunter floodwater

Police are looking to recommend the officer involved to be recognised for his efforts and bravery.

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Rescue crews in Puerto Rico struggle to reach residents cut off by Fiona

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell visited areas in Puerto Rico affected by the deadly storm today.

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NSW set for 'very long season' of rain as flood warnings return to Lismore

Today is the start of a 'very long season' of rain and severe weather, NSW's resilience minister says, as the weary Northern Rivers region braces for more floods.

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Puerto Rico crews struggle to reach residents cut off since Fiona hit

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell visited areas in Puerto Rico affected by the deadly storm today.

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico struggles to reach areas cut off by Fiona

Hurricane Fiona left dozens of families stranded across Puerto Rico after smashing roads and bridges, with authorities still struggling to reach people four days after the storm smacked the U.S. territory, causing historic flooding

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Farmers in parts of western NSW prepare for days of isolation as floodwaters swallow roads

While thunderstorms on Wednesday weren't as severe as forecast, Warren is in major flood and towns like Tullamore and Trundle are cut off.

Newcastle Herald

Flood watch and livestock warning as Hunter communities remain 'on tenterhooks'

BOM has issued a moderate to minor flood watch warning for the Wollombi Brook and lower Hunter River.

ABC News

Dramatic rescues in NSW with severe weather warnings issued from Kempsey to the Queensland border

Several people have been rescued from flooded vehicles in western NSW and heavy downpours are forecast to continue pounding rain-soaked regions along the coast overnight.

Salon

Climate change supercharging hurricanes

As the climate crisis intensifies, so will floods like the ones we're seeing in Puerto Rico now, scientists say

ABC News

Mosquito-borne disease risk increases for river communities facing third La Niña

Authorities recommend wearing long clothing and eliminating mosquito breeding sites around the home to combat the risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Hurricane Fiona marches through the Caribbean

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Hurricane Fiona strengthens to Category 4 storm as it approaches Bermuda

Hurricane Fiona continues marching north through the Caribbean, leaving blackouts and flooding in its wake.

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