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The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Flooding of Melbourne retirement village left second world war refugee with PTSD, inquiry hears

About 70 people were displaced and 47 homes in Maribyrnong inundated last October

The Guardian - AU

‘Shocking silence’ over climate crisis in New Zealand election campaign draws criticism

Meaningful debate over climate emergency lacking ahead of October vote amid fresh warnings of more extreme weather events

The Guardian - AU

Himachal cabinet nod to ₹4,500 cr package for disaster-affected families

Cabinet approves ₹4,500cr relief package for rain-affected families in Himachal Pradesh. Package includes increased compensation for damaged houses, land for homeless, community radios for emergency communication, residential construction in green belt, and honorarium for jal rakshaks.

The Hindu

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Sikkim floods | Central team leaves for Delhi after assessing situation in flood-hit areas

Central team assesses damage in Sikkim due to flash floods. Team visited affected areas in East & North Sikkim, briefed by Chief Sec.

The Hindu

Officials defend Flemington flood wall after disaster

A racing industry official has defended a wall built around Flemington Racecourse which locals believe worsened the impact of floods on surrounding homes.

AAP

Flemington racecourse flood wall ‘served its purpose’, Victoria Racing Club boss tells inquiry

Report into Maribyrnong floods says it is still unclear if construction of wall contributed to damage of residents’ homes

The Guardian - AU

More heavy rain warnings issued after flooding across Scotland

A WARNING of heavy rain is in force for western Scotland, with flood warnings still in place in many areas across Scotland.

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More heavy rain warnings issued after flooding

Flood warnings are in place in many areas.

The Independent UK

Helicopters and drones join search for man swept away in Scottish river

DRONES and helicopters have been deployed as the search for a man believed swept away in the River Tay continue s ...

The National (Scotland)

Police use drones to search for missing man swept into river after extreme rain

Police Scotland are using drones to search for an elderly man reported missing from the Strathtay area on Sunday

Evening Standard

Heavy flooding in southern Myanmar displaces more than 14,000 people

Flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar’s southern areas has displaced more than 14,000 people and disrupted traffic on the rail lines that connect the country’s biggest cities

The Independent UK

Scottish council fails to close flood gates despite 'extreme' rain

QUESTIONS are being asked of a Scottish council after a key flood gate was left open, leading to huge water damage ...

The National (Scotland)

Search continues for elderly man missing in river amid flooding disruption

The 77-year-old man was spotted in the river Tay near Strathtay on Sunday evening.

The Independent UK

Flooding risk still high in parts of Scotland following weekend of extreme rain

PARTS of Scotland remain at risk from flooding as the clean-up operation following a weekend of extreme rainfall continues.

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Indian rescue copters are flying into region where flood washed out bridges and killed at least 52

Air force helicopters have been able to land to rescue people in India’s Himalayan northeast after a 6-year-old hydroelectric dam cracked open last week in intense rain, flooding a valley with glacial lake water and washing away bridges and homes as thousands fled

The Hindu

Air force conducts disaster relief operations in Sikkim

IAF HADR ops in Sikkim post flash flood. 33 bodies incl. 9 jawans recovered, 105 missing. 40 bodies fished out downstream in WB. IAF carrying Garud commandos, equip, fuel, meds, SAR equip via Chinook & MI 17 V5. EAC coordinating ops. Met Dept forecasts rain. 60,870 affected, 2,563 rescued.

The Independent UK

Flood warnings remain in place as rain eases

Rail passengers have been warned of further disruption on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Met Office issues yellow weather warning in Scotland after weekend of flooding

Flooding in Scotland has been compared to conditions during the Beast from the East in 2018, as southern parts of the UK enjoyed the warmest October…

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The Independent UK

Glasgow man ‘trapped in own home’ uses kayak to access the road

Michael Paterson said Glasgow City Council should ‘take responsibility’.

The Independent UK

Floods compared to Beast from the East amid warmest October in five years

Police Scotland said communities ‘faced some of the most challenging conditions ever’, while the Met Office said temperatures were unseasonably warm.

The National (Scotland)

Second severe flood warning issued as Scottish Government holds further crisis talks

A SEVERE flood warning has been issued for Perth from North Inch to Friarton Bridge.

The Independent UK

Clean-up begins after flooding devastates much of Scotland

The Met Office’s amber weather warning – meaning ‘risk to life’ – has been replaced by a yellow weather warning.

The Guardian - UK

More rain to come for flood-hit Scotland, with amber warning in place

‘Major weather event’ continues as heavy rainfall causes widespread disruption

The Hindu

Toll rises to 32 in Sikkim flash flood, search on for those still missing

Search was underway for 122 people who are still missing. Seventy-eight people are missing in Pakyong district, 23 in Gangtok district, 15 in Mangan and six in Namchi following the flash flood in Sikkim.

The Independent UK

‘Risk to life’ from flooding remains as heavy rain continues in Scotland

Parts of Scotland have been warned to ‘stay alert, not stand down’ while the south of the UK enjoys dry weather.

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