Flood warnings remain in place as cold weather alert issued Data from the Environment Agency showed almost every river in England has reached exceptionally high levels with some reaching record levels. Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2024
Rishi Sunak under fire after week of devastating flooding across England PM insists government is responding, as some residents are told to expect five more days of misery and colder weather The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024
Sodden Britain in the grips of wettest winter in 130 years The period between July and December last year is the wettest on record since 1890 The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
Power back on at 125k Queensland homes after wild storm Thousands of Queenslanders are back on the power grid after crews worked for days to rebuild a network damaged by storms. AAP · Jan 5, 2024
Heavy rains leave parts of England and Europe swamped in floodwaters Flooding from heavy rains has swamped parts of England, France and the Netherlands, and officials say water levels are likely to continue rising for several days The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
It’s not just the total rainfall – why is eastern Australia experiencing such sudden, devastating downpours? The number of storms in some regions is decreasing, but the intensity of rainfall is on the rise. Global heating seems to be playing a key role The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2024
In pictures: Storm Henk wreaks flood chaos across the UK Environment Agency issues more than 300 flood warnings after torrential downpours overnight on Thursday The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
Storm Henk: Where have flood warnings been issued in London? Intense rain across the capital has led to Tube closures and people being evacuated Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024
Hackney Wick residents tell of 'knee-high' flood water as scale of damage emerges A 'waterfall' gushed from the canal into homes and businesses, residents say Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024
UK floods – and deaths – will keep rising without proper defences and conservation Global climate breakdown is behind the increasingly stormy weather but domestic solutions are essential The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024
Cold weather alert issued after homes flooded and transport network hit across England and Wales – as it happened UK Health Security Agency says temperatures set to plummet after flooding brings misery The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024
David Bahlman, former head of Landmarks Illinois who saved Mies van der Rohe’s famed Farnsworth House, dies at 78 Mr. Bahlman also helped save the former Cook County Hospital building from the wrecking ball. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024
Concerning satellite observations show major cities on US East Coast are sinking Satellite images show major cities on the U.S. East Coast, including New York City, are sinking. This has caused concern among scientists. Space · Jan 4, 2024
UK weather: London travel chaos caused by heavy rain with major flooding in Nottingham The River Trent has reached near-record levels due to the effects of Storm Henk Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024 Storm Henk leaves flooded homes and roads across England Tewkesbury almost cut off as driver killed in Oxfordshire and people near River Trent warned to prepare for evacuation
The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024 Kerala to design infrastructure based on risks of natural disasters Stung by the repeated climate change-induced environmental hazards, including flash floods and landslips, which often raise questions about the safety standards of structures in vulnerable areas, the State has decided to strictly implement risk-informed designing of infrastructure across the State.
The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024 Tamil Nadu MPs to call on Amit Shah, seek funds Tamil Nadu flood relief: All-party MPs from Tamil Nadu to meet Home Minister Amit Shah to urge funds for flood relief in 8 districts of Tamil Nadu.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2024 Why is northern France so vulnerable to treacherous flooding? Two months after unprecedented rains submerged parts of northern France, thousands of residents whose homes had just dried out have been hit once again. Outdated water management systems are proving no match for the deluge brought about by rising sea levels and other climate impacts.
Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2024 More trains could be cancelled as Met Office issues weather warnings Great Western Rail warns more trains could be cancelled as people across south of England face further flood warnings
Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2024 London weather: Commuters face 'severe disruption' on trains as capital hit by rush hour 'deluge' Thousands of commuters face disruption as heavy rainfall continues to pelt the capital
AAP · Jan 4, 2024 Help sought for community devastated by record floods A community is becoming desperate as it remains cut off three weeks after being devastated by record floodwaters caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2024 UK braced for more downpours after Storm Henk causes major disruption Met Office issues yellow warning for southern Britain saying another 50mm of rain could fall on already saturated ground
AAP · Jan 3, 2024 More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam More rain is on the way but Australian Defence Force troops have arrived to assist a massive recovery effort across a storm-lashed southeast Queensland.
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024 Mapped: UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings and alerts after Storm Henk downpours Substantial rainfall from Storm Henk is set to lead to heavy flooding disruption across the country
Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2024 Three-year-old rescued by 'local hero' from car submerged in flooding The rescuer had to get into the flood water themselves to help