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Maine governor tells residents to stay off the roads as some rivers continue rising after storm

A river that runs through Maine’s capital city has risen to levels not seen in decades in the aftermath of a heavy storm, and the state’s governor urged people in heavily impacted areas to avoid travel Wednesday

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Cape York braces for flooding as Jasper could intensify

Ex-tropical cyclone Jasper is still having an impact on far north Queensland eight days after hitting the coast and could intensify again on Christmas Day.

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Cyclone Michaung | 1.73 lakh children receive Measles-Rubella vaccination in four flood-affected districts

Special MR vaccination campaign launched in Chennai to prevent measles outbreaks in flood-affected areas, vaccinating 1.73 lakh children aged 9 months to 15 years.

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Tinnie Army hailed as heroes after flooding rescues

Amazing stories of rescues are emerging after a Tinnie Army was mobilised during devastating flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

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Buildings go under water in Tamil Nadu as river in spate after heavy rains

Earlier, the Indian Navy personnel distributed food and other relief materials at Srivaikundam railway station in Thoothukudi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BOM defended amid criticism of emergency alerts

The Bureau of Meteorology has defended its warning systems following criticism about its forecasting and alerts.

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T.N. floods | Intense relief and rescue operations underway in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi districts

Tamil Nadu rain: 10 people dead in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi & Tirunelveli districts due to floods; relief & rescue operations underway.

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Impact on reef, wildlife major concern after Jasper

Areas hit by flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper are also some of Australia's richest in wildlife diversity and natural beauty.

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‘Gut punch’ US north-eastern storm leaves at least six people dead

Deadly winter storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power and deposits flooding and freezing temperatures in its wake

The Guardian - US

Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts

Far north Queensland is bracing for more flooding as the evacuation of a community and the search for a missing elderly man continues.

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10 dead after record rain in Tamil Nadu’s southern districts

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary reports 10 deaths, loss of livestock due to unprecedented flooding in 4 districts; relief camps, food packets, helicopters & Navy deployed.

The Hindu

DMK government’s failure to take timely precautionary measures reason behind worst floods, says Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami visits flood-affected areas in Tirunelveli & Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu; distributes relief materials & groceries to victims.

The Hindu

Major cleanup underway after storm batters Northeastern US, knocks out power and floods roads

Utility crews are working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers in Maine and some rivers continued to rise in New England following a powerful storm that hit the northeastern U.S.

The Independent UK

Desperate Australians risk wading through crocodile-infested floodwater to get to safety

Some locals are traversing floodwaters to flee their damaged homes or get to higher ground

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Flood damage sparks call for road funding shake-up

Funding of regional roads needs an overhaul so the nation can cope better with natural disasters, a parliamentary inquiry has found

The Guardian - AU

‘Not a perfect science’: Murray Watt defends BoM amid criticism over rain estimates and late warnings

Federal emergency management minister says government has ‘full confidence’ in BoM predictions but admits warning systems ‘fell short’

International Business Times

Rescue Teams Evacuate Flood-Ravaged Australian Town

Rescue teams on Tuesday evacuated a flood-ravaged town in northeastern Australia, racing to airlift hundreds of people to safety before they run out of food and water.

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Over 200,000 without power after heavy rain and high winds hit US north-east

Some north-east areas expected to receive up to 6in of rain on Monday before storm travels northward

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Rescue for stricken town as high cost of cyclone mounts

Supplies are trickling through to people stranded by flooding as far north Queenslanders assess the damage from devastating flooding and high winds.

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Closure of inland route will increase freight costs ‘significantly’ for Queensland’s banana and mango growers

Sections of Palmerston Highway are ‘not even there any more’ as a result of flooding in the wake of ex-Cyclone Jasper

The Hindu

T.N. Rains | Disaster Management team on board to expedite rescue work in Madurai, southern districts

Madurai district Disaster Response Teams on alert for rescue & rehabilitation due to flood warning in 5 districts. 27 vulnerable areas identified, 50 relief shelters ready.

The Hindu

T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme in Salem

Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated Makkaludan Mudhalvar scheme in Salem to provide government services to public within 30 days.

The Independent UK

Flooding drives millions to move as climate-driven migration patterns emerge

Flood risk and climate change are pushing millions of people to move from their homes, according to a new study by the risk analysis firm First Street Foundation

Evening Standard

Queensland floods: Airport submerged and crocodiles seen after record rain in northern Australia

Emergency alerts remain for parts of the state’s far north

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