The Latest Breaking News on Floods

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

Southern TN districts warned of flood as Vaigai dam water level reaches 69 ft. Inflow reduced, officials trying to build storage. People living near banks cautioned to move away. Water release planned for 45,000 acres of ayacut. Farmers of Single Crop Area to agitate for water release. Vaiko appeals to…

The Operation Queenslander approach born from the 2011 floods in Australia could help with the rebuilding, recovery and reconnection of disaster-affected communities here.

The flooding led to a loss of power and access to the ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Flood alert issued for 34 villages along Thenpennai river in Tiruvannamalai district. 500 cusecs of water released from Sathanur dam as its level reaches 117.95 ft. Heavy rain in villages on Kalvarayan Hills. WRD releasing up to 1,000 cusecs per second. Residents warned to relocate to safer places. PWD restored…

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’.

Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water.

The recent downpours underscore the region’s vulnerability to climate change, which is leading to more extreme weather.

Hilary Benn was speaking after severe flooding hit areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh following heavy rain last week.

Ciara Douglas said her shop in Downpatrick was ‘completely submerged in water’ after heavy rainfall.