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More than six million homes and businesses ‘in flood-risk areas’ in England

The figure has increased from 5.5 million in the last Environment Agency assessment in 2018 to 6.3 million.

The Independent UK

Wet week for rain-hit state with tropical low looming

A tropical low is a chance of forming off rain-hit Queensland but the Bureau of Meteorology says it is unlikely to develop into the season's first cyclone.

AAP

Met Office issues warning as parts of Scotland face up to 150mm of rain

The warning over heavy rain runs until midday on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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Flood alerts issued for parts of Scotland amid Met Office yellow warning

FLOOD alerts have been issued ahead of forecasted persistent rain that could make travel conditions difficult in parts of Scotland over the next…

The National (Scotland)

Three ways to reduce Europe’s flood risk

From the Czech Republic to Spain, Europe has been plagued by devastating floods this autumn.

The Conversation

British Red Cross warns more investment needed to prepare UK for future floods

The charity deployed crisis response teams following Storm Bert and Storm Darragh in the past few weeks.

Evening Standard

As floodwaters rise, toxic contaminants released from old landfills pose more of a hazard to nature and to us

Extensive flooding of the River Thames and its tributaries across south-east England in February 2014 was caused by extraordinary weather conditions. Very heavy rain had fallen on ground already saturated by multiple storms since the previous December. Hundreds of residents were evacuated and the flooding damaged thousands of homes and…

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Thousands in UK without power and train services disrupted after Storm Darragh

As many as 66,000 people still without electricity after gusts up to 90mph brought down power lines

The Guardian - UK

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing

Indonesian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java

The Independent UK

Storm Darragh: Met Office issues rare red 'risk to life' warning as UK faces 90mph winds and floods

The fourth named storm of the season is expected to bring 90mph winds and heavy rain late on Friday and into the weekend

Evening Standard

Things to know about the federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department

A U.S. Department of Justice investigation found that the Memphis Police Department committed a host of civil rights violations, including using excessive force, making illegal traffic stops and disproportionately targeting Black people in the majority Black city

The Independent UK

PM says six months of rain fell in five days as floods wreak havoc in Malaysia

Heavy monsoon rain has displaced over 150,000 in Malaysia and killed dozens across Southeast Asia

The Independent UK

Malaysia, Thailand brace for more rains after floods kill more than 30

With tens of thousands already displaced, both countries set up shelters in anticipation of further downpours.

Al Jazeera

Death Toll In Thailand Flooding Jumps To 25

Thousands of people have been displaced by torrential floodwaters that slammed into southern Thailand, where the death toll has risen to 25, officials said on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed, tens of thousands displaced

Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain

The Independent UK

At least 19 dead as Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding

Army has been deployed to assist rescue operations

AAP

Flash flooding, rescues after major storms

A torrent of rain fell within an hour, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and trapping drivers who tried to cross floodwaters during sudden storms.

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Indian Army carries out multiple rescue operations in Puducherry

The operations successfully evacuated hundreds of residents from these inundated areas, saving over 200 lives in Krishna Nagar and Kuber Nagar alone. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Fengal: Army rescues over 100 people in flood-affected Puducherry

The Army team left Chennai at 2 am and covered a distance of 160 kilometres overnight, reaching Puducherry around 5:30am on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Indonesia flash floods and landslides leave dozens dead

Rescuers in Sumatra search for people trapped in cars after landslide triggered by torrential rainfall

Al Jazeera

At least 15 killed, more than 100 missing as landslides bury Uganda homes

Dozens of homes in six villages of Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda submerged in landsides triggered by heavy rains.

The Independent UK

From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home

A Vermont family who lost their home, cars, barn and most of their possessions in flooding in July will be getting a new start thanks to scores of donations to an online fundraising effort

The Guardian - AU

Insurance companies should be forced to disclose calculations, inquiry says as Australians face rising premiums

Policy costs surging for many households, committee report finds, especially those facing ‘the brunt of climate-driven disasters’

Evening Standard

Welsh flood defences protected thousands of people, says Eluned Morgan

The leader of the Welsh Government announced new financial support for those whose homes were flooded over the weekend.

The Guardian - UK

Storm Bert offers stark reminder of UK’s underfunded flood defences

Spending shortfall has seen 500 of 2,000 new protection projects abandoned despite growing severity of disasters

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