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Edinburgh and Lothians residents react to heavy downpours and share flood stories

Edinburgh and the Lothians has been hammered by heavy rainfall that has not only caused severe travel disruption but also impacted local rivers and communities in the region.

Edinburgh Live

In 2022, Australia smashed rain records while floods caused record insurance payouts

Records fell up and down Australia’s east coast as rains, floods and insurance payouts all hit new peaks. As we welcome back the sun to our lives in 2023, what should we do to prepare for the next big wet?

ABC News

Heavy rain across Scotland causes widespread flooding and travel disruption

Southern and central Scotland was worst hit by the wet conditions.

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Flood evacuees return, others await peak

Residents in an outback town will spend New Year's Eve worried about flooding as Top End communities return home a week after a rare inundation.

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Heavy flooding leaves streets in Dumfries submerged in water as police urge public to avoid area

In the 16-second clip shared online, the road is submerged with deep rain water.

Daily Record

Edinburgh's Water of Leith pathway flooded after severe rain fall batters capital

A hair raising video shows the Water of Leith breaking its banks and consuming the public walkways at Stockbridge after heavy downpours battered the capital overnight.

Edinburgh Live

Miracle or mirage? Atmospheric rivers end California drought year with heavy snow and rain

LOS ANGELES — After the driest start to any year on record, California will end 2022 with snow-capped mountains, soaked roadways and — in some places — flood warnings.

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Heavy rain across Scotland sparks flooding chaos...but skiers rejoice amid mountain snow

The Met Office said the deadly bomb cyclone that sent temperatures plunging in the US over Christmas is causing the unsettled weather

Evening Standard

Edinburgh weather: Bypass closes due to flooding leaving motorists stranded

The bypass is closed and motorists have been warned of potentially difficult driving conditions and delays or cancellations to train and bus services.

Edinburgh Live

Heavy rain leaves West Lothian roads flooded

Motorists are being to take care while driving

Daily Record

Major Edinburgh roads flooded as drivers urged to take care when travelling

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has also issued 10 flood alerts and 20 warnings across Scotland, with river levels expected to rise as a result of heavy overnight rainfall.

Edinburgh Live

Cars floating down street as torrential downpour causes severe flooding

Pictures show four cars submerged under water as a yellow weather warning for rain is in place, with the heavy downpour wreaking havoc on roads and railways.

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire drivers wake to flooding as torrential rain batters the county

Police have urged people to plan ahead and drive to the conditions if they have to travel

Daily Record

Severe flooding across Ayrshire as A78 closed and pumps deployed

Flood warnings are in place across the region.

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The Independent UK

Travel disruption as heavy rain across Scotland sparks floods

Motorists are being advised to only travel if really necessary in areas subjected to an amber weather warning.

The National (Scotland)

Images reveal shocking impact of rain and flooding on Scotland's railways

SHOCKING images have revealed the extent of flooding on a number of Scotland’s railways, forcing some lines to be temporarily closed.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh weather: US 'bomb cyclone' hits Scotland with danger to life warning

Weather forecasters have warned residents to expect around 40-50mm of rain around the area. Fast-flowing or deep floodwater is also expected which could cause danger to life.

Chronicle Live

'We feel defeated'- Darlington dad describes family's grief after burglary leaves them homeless

The family are currently staying in a hotel after callous thieves ransacked the entire house, but cruelly blocked the sinks and left the taps running, causing the house to flood and ceilings to collapse

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AAP

Fridges afloat as SA shacks underwater

A riverside community of holiday shacks and a handful of permanent residents is completely underwater as floodwaters continue along the Murray River.

ABC News

Morgan residents on high alert, as frustration builds with change in River Murray floodwater predictions

The town of Morgan remains on high alert as peak flood waters make their way down the River Murray, in South Australia's Riverland.

Daily Record

Scots river to burst banks in flood warning amid disruption from US 'bomb cyclone'

Police Scotland issued the warning for the River Nith in Dumfries as heavy rain of up to three inches is predicted to drench the country, with snow also predicted.

AAP

NSW township bracing for record flood peak

Residents of the far west NSW township of Menindee may yet to be hit with record levels of flooding as large volumes of dam water are released.

Chronicle Live

County Durham family left homeless after thieves break in and flood house for Christmas

The family returned to their Darlington home to see a trail of destruction with a ceiling collapsed after the sinks were blocked with the taps left running

Daily Record

Scotland issued 'danger to life' rain warning as bomb cyclone brings downpours

Scots are being urged to take caution as flooding may lead to accidents.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh yellow weather warning extended as rain to batter city from midnight

The weather warning has been extended to cover more of Scotland, as the downpour is set to begin earlier for the capital - threatening flooding and travel disruption.

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