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World Bank Pledges $2 Billion for Flood-ravaged Pakistan

The World Bank said it will provide about $2 billion in aid to Pakistan, ravaged by floods that have killed more than 1,600 people this year, the largest pledge of assistance so far. Unprecedented monsoon rains and flooding this year — which many experts attribute to climate change — have…

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World Bank pledges $2 billion for flood-ravaged Pakistan

The World Bank says it will provide about $2 billion in aid to Pakistan, ravaged by floods that have killed more than 1,600 people this year, the largest pledge of assistance so far

The Independent UK

2 dead, thousands without power after Typhoon Talas slams Japan

Thousands were without running water and power in central Japan on Sunday after Typhoon Talas dumped record rains on the region, triggering floods and landslides, and leaving at least two dead.

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NSW flood emergency forecast to continue as towns cut off by road

Warren and Wee Waa, in state’s north, expected to be inaccessible by road for days to come

The Guardian - AU

Canadians clean up after Fiona sweeps homes out to sea; one dead

It will take several months for Canada to restore critical infrastructure after the powerful storm Fiona left an "unprecedented" trail of destruction, officials said on Sunday, as crews fanned out in five provinces to restore power and clean up fallen trees and debris.

Reuters

Canadian military to help clean up Fiona's devastation

Canadian troops are being sent to assist the recovery from the devastation of storm Fiona, which swept away houses, stripped off roofs and knocked out power across the country’s Atlantic provinces

The Independent UK

End of fuel excise discount will be tough, Labor admits – as it happened

Assistant treasurer says Labor can’t keep the fuel relief going, despite cost-of-living pressures

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With another La Niña under way, experts warn Australia’s east coast remains at high risk

If the latest event brings flooding, it will be the fourth NSW summer in a row marked by natural disaster; in Queensland, the fifth

The Guardian - AU

Two towns cut off, NSW on flood alert

Two towns in NSW are expected to be isolated for days, with part of the state on alert for more heavy rain.

AAP

Storm Fiona knocks out power as it hits eastern Canada

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick as it makes landfall.

Al Jazeera

Spain: Cars submerged under water after heavy rainfall

Footage circulating on social media shows cars submerged as floodwaters barrel through roads in Tarragona

Evening Standard

‘How are we not included?’: rural Puerto Ricans struggle to get help after hurricane

Fema makes individual assistance available to only 55 of the 78 municipalities on the island, leaving some feeling ignored

The Guardian - US

Pakistan PM decries climate carnage: ‘Our actions did not contribute to this’

Like many nations in the Global South facing the wrath of climate change, Pakistan had little responsibility for it.

Al Jazeera

Devastating typhoon rips through Japan as two dead and tens of thousands without power

Typhoon Talas has ripped through towns and cities in Japan with severe winds reaching 100 kph and heavy rain causing landslides and severe flooding with two men having been killed

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The Hindu

Data | Bengaluru flood woes are a recent phenomenon

Karnataka’s share in India’s flood-related deaths surged to 7-8% in the last two decades

The Independent UK

Storm hammers Japan with rain, man dies driving into pond

Tropical Depression Talas has unleashed fierce rainfall in parts of Japan, setting off landslides, halting trains and killing a man after he crashed his car into a pond

ABC News

Boy, 5, from Sydney dies after car swept away in floodwaters in NSW Central West

The body of a five-year-old boy has been found after the car he was travelling in was swept away near Tullamore, 90 kilometres north-west of Parkes, in the state's Central West.

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Wild supercell storms ahead over spring and summer for Australia's east coast, BOM warns

Monster supercell storms, intense rainfall and flooding could hit anywhere, anytime in coming months, 'really loading the dice' for more unpredictable, extreme weather for Australia's east coast, the Bureau of Meteorology warns.

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Young boy swept away in floods found dead

NSW Police divers have found the body of a five-year-old boy in a car that was swept away by floodwaters in the state's central west.

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: Pakistani leader details flood devastation

Flooding likely worsened by climate change has submerged one-third of Pakistan’s territory and left 33 million of its people scrambling to survive

Daily Record

MP Pete Wishart meets with residents of flood-hit homes in Perth

Flood water caused spectacular damage to parts of Perth on September 8 leading to residents to meet with their MP to see what can be done to stop it happening again. Pete Wishart says flooding is "one of the biggest problems facing our city.".

WEKU

Power outages and problems accessing fuel force Puerto Rico grocery stores to close

A growing number of businesses are temporarily closing across the island as power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona drag on, sparking concern about the availability of fuel and basic goods.

The Independent UK

Yellow alert issued for two days of rain as Met Office warns of possible floods

Kent and Sussex braced for downpours this weekend

WEKU

5 numbers that show Hurricane Fiona's devastating impact on Puerto Rico

Experts say it will still take some time before the public knows the full impact of Hurricane Fiona on Puerto Rico. But early figures indicate a tough road ahead as residents attempt to recover.

Daily Record

Invergowrie residents asked for views after 'no action' verdict in flood survey findings

Perth and Kinross Council’s Natural Flood Management (NFM) study aims to improve understanding of flood risks to homes and businesses in and around the village

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