The Latest Breaking News on Floods

'So many heartbreaking stories': why expert says flood cover's worth it

Some Newcastle residents have copped $30,000 quotes.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 21, 2024

Time to fix 'nightmare' King Street flooding hotspot

A study identified 'beneficial' storm water upgrades in the area.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 19, 2024

‘Filling potholes with rocks’: the $2bn task to repair NSW’s flood-damaged roads

Councils encouraged not to apply ‘Band-Aid’ solutions to restore damaged roads that were in poor condition before the 2022 floods

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2024

Farmers in far north Qld face long road to recovery

The Albanese government announced $91.8 million in funding for disaster resilience support in the region but it won't help those affected by recent cyclones.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Final burst from devastating California storm renews threat of floods and slides

At least seven dead across state and wet weather dumped over 1ft of rain in region, causing 475 mudslides around Los Angeles

The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2024

Yes, the Los Angeles River is dramatically full. But it’s just ‘doing its job’

Media images of rising waters may seem alarming – but that’s pretty much what the channel is supposed to look like in heavy rain

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2024

California storms ease after record rainfall leaves threat of landslides

Most of southern California remains under flood watches after storm battered northern part of state, killing three people

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2024

Ex-tropical cyclone dumps months of rain in a day

NSW has been hit with a deluge thanks to ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily, while major flood warnings remain in Queensland after the wild weather moved offshore.

AAP · Feb 6, 2024

₹588 crore allocated for irrigation, flood control

The State Budget allocates ₹588.85 crore for irrigation, flood control, and coastal zone management, with specific projects receiving funding.

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024

Three people dead from California storms as rain and floods wreak havoc

Nearly 38 million people under flood alerts across state and into Arizona as officials warn dangers still lurk in the waters

The Guardian - US · Feb 5, 2024