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Over 150 killed as torrential rain unleashes floods in northern Nigeria

Floodwaters submerged large parts of the market town of Mokwa, with officials predicting the death toll would grow.

Euronews · May 31, 2025

Warning over environmental ‘vapocalypse’ despite ban on disposable versions

Campaigners are concerned consumers may notice no difference between single-use vapes and new models flooding the market.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

Flood victims wait in hope for future-proof solutions

Flood victims are crying out for solutions to help prevent the further decimation of their communities by future extreme weather events.

AAP · May 30, 2025

‘It’s just maths’: uninsurable, disaster-hit pockets of Australia pose existential questions requiring radical answers

As Taree and NSW’s mid-north coast reel from flooding, questions are moving beyond immediate recovery to how crises could be handled in the future

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2025

Hurricane season is here, but FEMA’s policy change could leave low-income areas less protected

When powerful storms hit your city, which neighborhoods are most likely to flood? In many cities, they’re typically low-income areas. They may have poor drainage, or they lack protections such as seawalls.

The Conversation · May 30, 2025

Bangkok on alert as flood threat grows along Chao Phraya

Bangkok is on heightened alert for potential flooding as high sea levels threaten low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River through to Sunday.

Bangkok Post · May 30, 2025

Morning Mail: White House tries to salvage tariffs, NSW’s flood waste blight, Demon out of French Open

US president to plead with supreme court to overrule block on policy; rubbish mounts up in NSW mid-north coast while Queensland floods threaten conservation

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2025

NSW is again cleaning up after major floods. Are we veering towards the collapse of insurability?

Once again, large parts of New South Wales have been devastated by floods. It’s estimated 10,000 homes and businesses may have been damaged or destroyed and the Insurance Council of Australia reports more than 6,000 insurance claims have been received for the Mid North Coast and Hunter region.

The Conversation · May 29, 2025

‘A significant disaster’: extreme floods risk conservation efforts in outback Queensland

Wildlife sanctuary manager Josh McAllister was stranded for three days with six tins of tuna, a bag of Doritos and a salad roll – but he was more worried about the bettongs

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2025

‘All sorts of bacteria’: floods have dumped a year’s worth of landfill on some NSW towns. Where will it go?

Heaps of ruined furniture, broken electricals and sodden, mould-breeding carpet represent the damage and heartbreak from last week’s inundation. The challenge now is what to do with it

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2025