Flood funding to get far north Qld back up and running A funding package has been announced by the prime minister on a visit to Queensland's flood-ravaged far north amid concern for residents and the tourism sector. AAP · Dec 21, 2023
Pacific storm dumps heavy rains, unleashes flooding in 2 California coastal cities A Pacific storm has pounded parts of Southern California with heavy rain, street flooding and a possible tornado, adding to hassles as holiday travel gets underway The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
Advisory on water safety put out for rain-hit southern districts Health department cautions people in 4 southern districts to drink boiled/chlorinated water due to floods. The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023
Atmospheric river brings flood threat to Southern California; tornado warnings issued Get ready for a wild weather ride on the West Coast! An atmospheric river is drenching Southern California with heavy rain and flood threats. Stay safe and... Top News · Dec 21, 2023
T.N. Rains | Trains resume in flood-affected Milavittan-Thoothukudi section Rail movement on Vanchi Maniyachchi-Thoothukudi section resumes after 3 days of suspension due to torrential rains. The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023
Tourism takes a hit from Cairns flooding Although tourism attractions in Cairns have started re-opening, holiday cancellations for December and January have hit the region hard. AAP · Dec 21, 2023
When disaster strikes, emergency responders can't respond to every call. Communities must be helped to help themselves As record-breaking floods in North Queensland ease and water levels recede, the focus now turns to the mop-up and recovery. Residents have been supporting each other through the flood crisis, such as processing donated goods, conducting welfare checks on neighbours and helping each other clean up homes. The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023
Nearly 21 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai, nearby districts, covered under cash relief disbursal 85% of 25 lakh beneficiaries in Chennai & 3 districts receive ₹1,260 crore flood relief in cash & bank transfers. The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023
Record flooding wreaks havoc, power outages persist in Northeast storm Experience the aftermath of a powerful storm in the Northeast as floodwaters reach record levels. Join Katie Byrne for the latest updates on this surreal s... Top News · Dec 20, 2023
WA bushfires destroy at least one home – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023
Maine Governor Urges Caution as Rivers Rise, Power Outages Persist Maine grapples with historic floods as a pre-Christmas storm wreaks havoc, leaving thousands without power and disrupting holiday plans in New England. Top News · Dec 20, 2023
Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens California with flooding and mudslides Forecasters are warning of potential flooding from excessive rainfall as a slow-moving Pacific storm blows into California The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
Cape York braces for flooding as Jasper could intensify Ex-tropical cyclone Jasper is still having an impact on far north Queensland eight days after hitting the coast and could intensify again on Christmas Day. AAP · Dec 20, 2023
Steven Miles’ flood response key to Labor’s election hopes as many undecided on new Queensland premier Exclusive: union-commissioned poll shows slight bump in support for Labor after leadership change The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023 Central team visits flood-ravaged Thoothukudi Central team visits Thoothukudi to assess flood damage; locals narrate ordeal & complain of apathy.
Top News · Dec 20, 2023 Bowling Ball-shaped Storm Threatens West Coast; Flash Floods Expected Get ready for a wild weather ride! From a massive bowling ball of a storm hitting the West Coast to clearing skies in the East, we've got it all covered. H...
The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023 T.N. Rains | Madras Regimental Centre personnel mobilised for relief efforts in Thoothukudi MRC mobilised from Nilgiris to Thoothukudi for flood relief operations, rescuing 24 civilians & providing 550 food packets.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023 Tinnies and choppers: amid Queensland’s flood catastrophe, the community steps in Connected via social media and using whatever they have, residents have been risking their own lives to rescue stranded neighbours
The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023 T.N. floods | Intense relief and rescue operations underway in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi districts Tamil Nadu rain: 10 people dead in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi & Tirunelveli districts due to floods; relief & rescue operations underway.
The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023 State Govt machinery dysfunctional: Annamalai Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai urges Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to focus on flood relief & rescue efforts, criticising the State government's inefficiency & blaming of IMD.
The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2023 ‘Gut punch’ US north-eastern storm leaves at least six people dead Deadly winter storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power and deposits flooding and freezing temperatures in its wake
AAP · Dec 19, 2023 Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts Far north Queensland is bracing for more flooding as the evacuation of a community and the search for a missing elderly man continues.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023 Wales government announces raft of cuts to public services Cuts to affect areas from policing to flood risk management as part of effort to protect NHS and support councils
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023 Scientists brace for possibility of ‘severe’ damage to Great Barrier Reef from ex-Cyclone Jasper Modelling shows ‘huge area’ in which waves and flood waters could have destroyed coral colonies
The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023 DMK government’s failure to take timely precautionary measures reason behind worst floods, says Palaniswami Edappadi K. Palaniswami visits flood-affected areas in Tirunelveli & Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu; distributes relief materials & groceries to victims.