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Ghana: Akosombo Dam disaster reveals a history of negligence that continues to this day

Recent heavy downpours in the Lower Volta area of Ghana led to the worst flooding in the region’s history. The flooding was caused by a spillage (a deliberate release of water) from the Akosombo Dam, the country’s biggest hydroelectric dam. Over 26,000 people were displaced. No deaths have been officially…

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Somalia floods kill 50 people, nearly 700,000 displaced: Disaster agency

More than 1.7 million people are in need as torrential rains destroy homes and livelihoods in Horn of Africa.

Al Jazeera

Biden approves federal disaster help for parts of Cook County hit in Sept. 17 storm

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones said, “You have to understand how devastating the Sept. 17 flooding was…some residents have lost everything in the house,”

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Death toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130

At least 130 people have died in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia following heavy rains that triggered what aid agencies describe as flooding seen only once every 100 years

The Independent UK

How many dams does America have?

The average age of a dam in the United States is 61 years, leaving them susceptible to structural failure risks.

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Extra funding to be given to households worst hit by Storm Babet

HUNDREDS of households and businesses hit by Storm Babet are set to be handed additional Scottish Government funding to help them recover...

The National (Scotland)

Florida under flash flood warnings amid torrential rains

A flood watch is in place until Thursday morning as storms lash state

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Cook County pitches a $100 million fund for migrants and disaster aid

The county’s emergency management chief said the region faced “an exceptional year” for disasters – from thousands of migrants arriving to record storms.

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Chris Minns vows to scrap NSW emergency services levy to reduce insurance premiums

State wants to encourage more homeowners to have insurance amid fires and floods with emergency services to instead be funded by new ‘contribution’

The Guardian - AU

Two months after flood in Libya’s Derna, mental anguish still takes lives

The damage left behind is more than physical as people mourn lost loved ones and deal with their own trauma.

Al Jazeera

Insurance claims reveal Qld's storm damage hotspots

A study of almost 10,000 weather-related home insurance claims across Queensland has revealed the areas worst hit by rain, hail and floods.

AAP

Flood protection plans for English homes cut by 40%

Quarter of new flood defence projects will also not go ahead, NAO finds, as Environment Agency blames cuts on inflation

The Guardian - UK

Thames flood alert for west London as tides rise and Storm Debi unleashes torrent of rain

Londoners warned of flooding to Thames paths amid high tides

Evening Standard

Storms batter southern England as flooding causes travel disruption

A thunderstorm warning has come into effect for southern England as downpours continue across parts of the UK.

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Work under way to fix power cuts and clear damage caused by Storm Debi

A postwoman was taken to hospital after being hit by flying debris in Co Limerick.

The Independent UK

‘Massively urgent’ need for investment in Downpatrick after Quoile Bridge cracks

On Monday, the Quoile Bridge connecting Downpatrick to Killyleagh was closed, after a crack appeared between the wall and road surface of the bridge.

The Independent UK

Shopworker trapped in floods as south Galway businesses devastated

A supermarket owner in Clarinbridge has described how the waters rose to 10 feet in 10 minutes on Monday.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland hit by high winds and heavy rain as Storm Debi blows in

The Met Office said the storm would track across the region, with gusts of around 65mph expected through Co Antrim and Co Down.

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Woman taken to hospital after being hit by Storm Debi debris

There has been coastal flooding in Galway City and nearby Oranmore.

Al Jazeera

‘A real hell’: The climate refugees of Libya’s floods and regional strife

Libya’s city of Derna was already host to migrants — its floods have now created a new generation of climate refugees.

AAP

'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

The NSW village of Eugowra was almost razed by a sudden flash flood on November 14. A year on there are reminders of the disaster on every corner, every face.

The Hindu

Two years after landslips, Kokkayar farmers still await compensation

Three years after the Kokkayar grama panchayat in Idukki district was devastated by a series of landslips and flash floods, its farmers are yet to receive any compensation for crop loss from the State government.

Radio France Internationale

Northern France struggles to dry out after widespread flooding

Parts of northern France remained on high alert for flooding Friday, with hundreds of schools closed after days of torrential rainfall.

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How to Bounce Back From a Natural Disaster

There are some smart steps you can take to navigate your way back to normalcy and make yourself more disaster-proof in the future.

The Independent UK

Details of how £15m support will help businesses hit by flooding are revealed

The aid will be funded through the reallocation of existing Northern Ireland Civil Service Departmental funds.

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