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Insurance claims reveal Qld's storm damage hotspots

A study of almost 10,000 weather-related home insurance claims across Queensland has revealed the areas worst hit by rain, hail and floods.

AAP

Flood protection plans for English homes cut by 40%

Quarter of new flood defence projects will also not go ahead, NAO finds, as Environment Agency blames cuts on inflation

The Guardian - UK

Thames flood alert for west London as tides rise and Storm Debi unleashes torrent of rain

Londoners warned of flooding to Thames paths amid high tides

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Storms batter southern England as flooding causes travel disruption

A thunderstorm warning has come into effect for southern England as downpours continue across parts of the UK.

The Independent UK

Work under way to fix power cuts and clear damage caused by Storm Debi

A postwoman was taken to hospital after being hit by flying debris in Co Limerick.

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‘Massively urgent’ need for investment in Downpatrick after Quoile Bridge cracks

On Monday, the Quoile Bridge connecting Downpatrick to Killyleagh was closed, after a crack appeared between the wall and road surface of the bridge.

The Independent UK

Shopworker trapped in floods as south Galway businesses devastated

A supermarket owner in Clarinbridge has described how the waters rose to 10 feet in 10 minutes on Monday.

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Northern Ireland hit by high winds and heavy rain as Storm Debi blows in

The Met Office said the storm would track across the region, with gusts of around 65mph expected through Co Antrim and Co Down.

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Woman taken to hospital after being hit by Storm Debi debris

There has been coastal flooding in Galway City and nearby Oranmore.

The Independent UK

‘A real hell’: The climate refugees of Libya’s floods and regional strife

Libya’s city of Derna was already host to migrants — its floods have now created a new generation of climate refugees.

Al Jazeera

'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

The NSW village of Eugowra was almost razed by a sudden flash flood on November 14. A year on there are reminders of the disaster on every corner, every face.

AAP

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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How to Bounce Back From a Natural Disaster

There are some smart steps you can take to navigate your way back to normalcy and make yourself more disaster-proof in the future.

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The Independent UK

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 Hindu

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…

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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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