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Pacific storm dumps heavy rains, unleashes flooding in 2 California coastal cities

A Pacific storm has pounded parts of Southern California with heavy rain, street flooding and a possible tornado, adding to hassles as holiday travel gets underway

The Independent UK

Insurers told not to muddy the water on flooding claims

A federal minister and the insurance industry assure Queensland policyholders genuine claims for flooding will not be held up by a national scheme's rules.

AAP

Tourism takes a hit from Cairns flooding

Although tourism attractions in Cairns have started re-opening, holiday cancellations for December and January have hit the region hard.

AAP

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When disaster strikes, emergency responders can't respond to every call. Communities must be helped to help themselves

As record-breaking floods in North Queensland ease and water levels recede, the focus now turns to the mop-up and recovery. Residents have been supporting each other through the flood crisis, such as processing donated goods, conducting welfare checks on neighbours and helping each other clean up homes.

The Conversation

Nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai, nearby districts, covered under cash relief disbursal

85% of 25 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai & 3 districts receive ₹1,260 crore flood relief in cash & bank transfers.

The Hindu

T.N.’s Own Tax Revenue likely to be impacted by unprecedented floods

Tamil Nadu's Own Tax Revenue estimated at ₹1,81,182 crore for 2023-24, with Commercial Taxes accounting for 73.3%.

The Hindu

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.

AAP

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.

The Hindu

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

The Hindu

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

AAP

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.

The Hindu

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.

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The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

AAP

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.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — December 19 2023

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The Guardian - US

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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