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Severe weather warnings for parts of NSW, Queensland and Victoria as thunderstorms and heavy rain continue

Two women reported missing in flood waters in Gympie as Bureau of Meteorology warns of further thunderstorms on Boxing Day night

The Guardian - AU

Clean-up continues in Queensland's far north

Clean-up efforts in far north Queensland following ex-tropical cyclone Jasper are continuing as tourists are encouraged to visit over the holiday period.

AAP

UK weather: Danger to life warning issued as Britain set to be battered by rain and strong winds

The Met Office warned of rain and flooding as it issued seven weather warnings over the next few days

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Holy moly: work cut out for crews with whopping 14,500 potholes

'The numbers are staggering ... it's just mind-boggling.'

Newcastle Herald

Rainfall records likely as storms batter the east coast

Boxing Day thunderstorms are expected to continue battering the east coast after some regions likely endured their wettest Christmas on record.

AAP

Queenslanders brace for hailstones, rain and flooding

Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in place for parts of Queensland, as the recovery continues from ex-cyclone Jasper in the far north.

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Severe thunderstorms possible for entire NSW coast

Severe thunderstorms are possible along the entire NSW coast with emergency services responding to hundreds of calls for help after downpours.

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Late night evacuation saves over 2,000 lives in Srivaikuntam taluk

Officials of Srivaikuntam Taluk worked quickly to evacuate 2,400 people to safety from the Tamirabharani River's unprecedented flood.

The Hindu

Main priority now is to restore power, deliver milk and repair damaged roads and causeways, says TN Chief Secretary

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary visits Thoothukudi to assess flood damage and restore electricity, roads, bridges and water bodies.

The Hindu

Albanese and Dutton praise ‘resilience’ of Australians in face of disasters and cost-of-living pressure

Political leaders also thank emergency services workers in annual Christmas messages

The Guardian - AU

As fair price shops say no more flood relief forms, many still to submit

Residents disappointed as deadline for flood relief application forms passes at local fair price shops.

The Hindu

Parandur airport: poised on a ‘watershed’ moment

Chennai's 2015 and 2023 floods highlight the need to build a resilient airport at Parandur, while addressing environmental concerns and transport issues.

The Hindu

Far north open to tourists as flood clean up continues

Queensland's deputy premier has encouraged tourists to return to the far north as volunteers help Cairns residents clean up their homes after flooding.

AAP

WRD facing challenges in executing restoration works post Cyclone Michaung

WRD restoring flood damage in Chennai, Coimbatore & 4 other districts; Metrowater seeks ₹69 crore for repairs.

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T.N. Chief Secretary says relief work going on in full swing in Thoothukudi

South Tamil Nadu rain: TN Chief Secretary visits Thoothukudi to assess flood damage & distribute relief money to ration card holders.

The Guardian - AU

‘Severe, intense conditions’: Christmas weather could be stormy in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra

NSW SES warns heavy rain may cause flash flooding with storms forecast across three states over the long weekend

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Hopes fade for missing man as flood bears down on town

A Cape York community is bracing for major flooding, as the search for a missing man is scaled back.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Nor’easter drenches US south-east coast

Up to 127mm of rain falls on Florida and gusty winds and flash flooding hit parts of Georgia and South Carolina

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Pacific storm that unleashed flooding barreling down on southeastern California

A Pacific storm that pounded California’s coastal areas and stranded motorists is poised to pounce on the southeastern area of the state through Friday

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Uninsured won't be left behind in flood clean-up

People hit by flooding in far north Queensland who could not afford insurance will still be looked after, the federal government says.

The Hindu

Tamirabharani caused similar devastation around the same time of the year a century ago

Tamil Nadu experienced record rainfalls in 1923 & 2020, causing floods & damage to homes & communication.

AAP

Flood funding to get far north Qld back up and running

A funding package has been announced by the prime minister on a visit to Queensland's flood-ravaged far north amid concern for residents and the tourism sector.

The Independent UK

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

AAP

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.

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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.

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