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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.

The Hindu

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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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.

The Independent UK

Third flood warning issued for southern districts of Tamil Nadu

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 Hindu

Why we should learn Queensland floods lesson, if we can't learn our own

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

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Mothers and babies evacuated as NHS hospital declares major incident

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

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Flood alert issued to 34 villages following release of water from Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai

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…

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Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities

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

The Independent UK

Calls grow for financial aid from UK Government after Northern Ireland floods

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

The Independent UK

Death and displacement as floods hit East Africa

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

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Shadow Northern Ireland secretary criticises flooding support

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

The Independent UK

Downpatrick business owner pleads for help as town devastated by floods

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

The Independent UK

Rain eases for now — but downpours still to come

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place and drivers are urged not to try to travel through floodwater.

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Pumping operation in flood-stricken Downpatrick ‘successfully completed’

Large parts of the town centre were swamped by flood water in the week.

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Five dead as Storm Ciaran brings record rainfall to Italy

Italian Civil Protection authorities said 200 millimetres of rain fell in a three-hour period

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Fears of widespread flooding in England and Wales in wake of Storm Ciarán

Heavy rain falling on saturated ground is expected to lead to swollen rivers over weekend

The Independent UK

Calls for financial aid for businesses counting the costs after flooding

A number of areas in counties Down, Antrim and Armagh were hit by flooding following heavy rain earlier this week.

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Storm Ciarán sweeps into Italy with record rainfall, killing 3 and bringing toll to 10

Record-breaking rain provoked floods in a vast swath of Tuscany as storm Ciarán pushed into Italy overnight

The Guardian - UK

Storm Ciarán kills at least 15 across western Europe as floods strike Italy

Tuscany is in a state of emergency and three people died when their sailing boat capsized off Portugal

The Independent UK

Storm Ciarán: More than 200 flood warnings and alerts across UK - see your area

Met Office issues weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across large swathes of the country

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NSW 'looking at all options' to end flood plain housing

More planned developments could be scraped in NSW after a state government report found there was a risk to residents' lives in flood plain areas.

The Independent UK

Dozens of flood warnings in place after Storm Ciaran chaos

Around 11,300 properties were still without power on Thursday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Emergency work continues in Downpatrick as clean-up begins elsewhere in Co Down

Downpatrick, Newcastle and Newry are among the areas worst affected by heavy rainfall and record high river levels.

The Independent UK

Support extended to businesses flooded during Storm Ciaran

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney said support schemes will provide ‘urgent assistance’ to businesses.

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