Space for EVs and flood protection planting among garden predictions for 2025 The Royal Horticultural Society is predicting a range of new and continuing gardening trends for the new year. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024
Watchdog issues flood warning to Highlanders amid Hogmanay weather alerts The environment watchdog has issued a flood warning to Highlanders around Hogmanay amid a slew of weather alerts. The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024
Who are the Covenant? The Halo universe's alien alliance explained In the Halo universe, the biggest threat is an alien hegemony called the Covenant. Who are they and what do they want? Space · Dec 29, 2024
Tragic Loss In East Tennessee Floods The heartbreaking tale of Jerry and Sibrina Barrett's loss during Hurricane Helene's aftermath in East Tennessee. Top News · Dec 27, 2024
‘We need to be prepared’: China adapts to era of extreme flooding While some residents take to building houses in trees, officials recognise need for national response to climate disasters The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2024
Storm Wreaks Havoc On California Coast, Causing Fatalities And Destruction A major storm hits California's central coast, causing flooding, high surf, tragic incidents, and destruction. Evacuations and warnings issued. Top News · Dec 24, 2024
U.S. gov't launches probe into ongoing China dominance of legacy semiconductor market amid concerns of Chinese vendors flooding the market The new investigation is yet another escalation in the U.S. government's efforts to tighten its scrutiny of China’s semiconductor industry Tom’s Hardware · Dec 23, 2024
Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease Showers and storms will continue to linger about Queensland's north coast, but are not expected to cause renewed flooding as a tropical low moves out to sea. AAP · Dec 22, 2024
Flood Risks Are Rising Everywhere — And One Simple Solution Is Finally Getting Heard If federal stream gages were bolstered by networks of cheaper monitors run by communities, the results could save lives. Inverse · Dec 22, 2024
Victoria bushfire fight continues in Grampians as flood warnings persist in parts of Queensland Firefighters battle to contain out-of-control blaze ahead of hotter conditions on Boxing Day The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2024
Flooding cuts off roads, more rainfall on its way The flood risk remains in parts of north Queensland with storms still possible though relief is in sight as a tropical low moves out to sea. AAP · Dec 21, 2024
Fire evacuations, floods and possible snow: Australia’s wild weather in the lead-up to Christmas Residents near Grampians fire urged to evacuate, while BoM forecasts possible snow in alpine regions Monday The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2024
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies teases season 2's "scariest episode" and a "big surprise" from the mysterious Mrs Flood Expect "phenomenal" guest stars, "scary" episodes, and "a lot more Anita Dobbs" as the mysterious Mrs Flood returns Total Film · Dec 20, 2024
Two rescued as flooding rains move south Two people have been rescued after their car was trapped in floodwaters as a tropical low moves across northern Australia, triggering warnings. AAP · Dec 20, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024 American Airlines passenger films chaos as bathroom floods aisles in mid-air ‘Drowning at 30,000 ft feet going 500mphs lol new death fear unlocked,’ one TikTok commenter responded to the flood
AAP · Dec 19, 2024 Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.
The Conversation · Dec 19, 2024 Valencia floods showed why coastal cities should restore their wetlands Valencia, a city and province in south-east Spain, became synonymous with disaster in October 2024 when floods killed at least 231 people. Extreme rainfall will happen more often as the climate warms and the cost to coastal cities like Valencia is expected to reach up to US$63 billion (£50 billion)…
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024 NHS warning over Christmas gatherings as flu cases soar in worst December for three years The NHS has been hit hard with an early festive flu season, with top medics warning festive season gatherings are leading to a flood of cases
AAP · Dec 18, 2024 Boy survives being sucked into drain as floodwaters hit Police have warned people to stay away from floodwaters after a teenager survived being sucked into a drain, emerging a few streets away with cuts and bruises.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024 Queensland authorities release dam water as flooding risks rise ahead of more rainy weather Two people rescued from floods as sunshine state prepares for more rain, while bushfires burn in Victoria and Top End heatwave persists
AAP · Dec 18, 2024 Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues The rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland after a run of bleak weather that has caused flooding, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match.
The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024 No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks – we saw the harm in 2024 Flooding is one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in the U.S., causing billions of dollars in damage each year. In 2024 alone, floods destroyed homes in over a dozen states and claimed more than 165 lives.
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024 More than 540,000 London properties at high or medium risk of flash floods, warn environment chiefs The Environment Agency stressed one in eight properties in the city face the threat as the UK is hit with more torrential downpours amid climate change
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024 More than 6m homes at risk of flooding in England, says Environment Agency Report says rivers, the sea and surface water endangering properties and that number could hit 8m by 2050
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 More than six million homes and businesses ‘in flood-risk areas’ in England The figure has increased from 5.5 million in the last Environment Agency assessment in 2018 to 6.3 million.