The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Drill demonstrates Kalaburagi’s preparedness to tackle natural disasters

The Kalaburagi District Disaster Management Authority conducted a successful mock rescue operation to test their preparedness for natural disasters.

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

Residents evacuated from flood-hit village outside London as rising Thames river water levels hits properties

Residents have been forced to evacuate from a riverside village just outside London days after the deluge from Storm Henk.

Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2024

Swathes of Melbourne could face flooding from rising sea levels, new long-term modelling suggests

Government analysis finds climate change could see a quarter of Port Philip council area facing inundation from a 1.1-metre sea level rise and one-in-100-chance storm

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024

The Feds Shouldn't Subsidize Fancy, Risky Beach Houses

Government is "promoting bad behavior," says Sen. Rand Paul. He's right.

Reason · Jan 10, 2024

Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Victoria's first nine days of 2024 have broken January records dating back more than 120 years as floodwaters continue to flow, impacting communities.

AAP · Jan 9, 2024

UK weather: England remains on flood alert as temperatures dip

Majority of flood warnings in south of England and Midlands, with some snow flurries overnight

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

PM flags consideration of dedicated force for natural disaster responses amid climate crisis

On recent floods in Victoria and Queensland, Albanese said Australian defence force was a vital asset but that future recovery mitigation may need a re-think

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2024

Flood threat brings back memories of recent devastation

Many communities on alert for flooding are still reeling from devastating floods in late 2022, with a plea for visitors to return once the threat has passed.

AAP · Jan 9, 2024

Woman rescued after car swept into swollen Bendigo Creek as floods peak in Victoria

Man jumped into rushing flood waters and tied 74-year-old woman to a tree after she was swept 100 metres downstream

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2024

Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well

Crews have found the owner of an empty kayak seen floating down a river as support arrives for communities impacted by floods.

AAP · Jan 8, 2024